Banana Oatmeal Pancakes made FAST in a blender that are naturally gluten-free, easy to make, and utterly delicious.
There’s nothing like a stack of fresh, hot pancakes and syrup first thing in the morning, and this is one recipe that both tastes incredible and is good for you. Let’s make them!
How to Make Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
These are perfectly tasty banana oatmeal pancakes you can make on-demand thanks to the blender. That’s right! No bowls or whisks involved, just add the ingredients to a high-speed blender, blend until smooth, and the batter is ready to be made into thick, fluffy pancakes.
This process is simple and sweet:
Blend
In a blender, place the milk, eggs, banana, oats, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Make sure to add the ingredients in the order listed. While it might not seem important it ensures the batter will be thick, smooth, and clump-free.
If you are wondering which blender to use to make these oatmeal blender pancakes, I’ve used my Blendtec for 8+ years and always recommend it for long-term kitchen success! You can use my discount code: LF20OFF to get 20% off your Blendtec.
Heat
Lightly spray a non-stick pan or griddle and heat over medium heat.
Cook
Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until bubbles form and the edges are solid. Flip the pancake over and cook for an additional minute.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve
Stack as many as you can handle, top with berries, sliced bananas, and syrup!
Banana Oatmeal Pancake Ingredients
This pancake recipe is unique and popular for the addition of oats and bananas to make thick pancakes with a soft texture.
Oats are a staple in my pantry and I’m familiar with how versatile oats are for cooking, but I’ll admit, I was totally shocked at how delicious these pancakes turned out, they have a hearty, nutty flavor and slightly sweet thanks to the bananas. Pair that with some Homemade Syrup and this will be a new favorite.
Here’s everything you need to make this breakfast happen:
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 large banana
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Aside from the ingredients above, you’ll need cooking spray or butter for greasing the skillet and of course, maple syrup!
Healthy Oatmeal Pancakes
These pancakes truly taste as good as they look and thanks to the oats they contain as much as 5 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein per serving!
The ripe banana also acts as a binding agent and makes a smarter swap for the sugar and butter in my usual Homemade Pancake Recipe. Not that regular pancakes aren’t essential, it’s just nice to have an alternative recipe that gives you more nutritional bang for your buck and still satisfies that pancake craving.
Making Fluffy Oatmeal Pancakes
Compared to regular all-purpose flour, oats are denser and can weigh down a batter. To counteract their density, a full tablespoon of fresh baking powder gives the batter enough rise so they turn out perfectly fluffy and tall.
I get a lot of questions on why pancakes turn out flat and it’s often due to expired baking powder, so make sure your tin is fresh.
Banana Oatmeal Pancake Batter Texture
I have an entire post on what pancake batter should look like and for this recipe, it’s much the same only a little thicker due to the oats.
One thing to keep an eye out for is not to over blend the batter. Over blending will make the pancakes chewy and flat.
To avoid chewy, flat cakes simply blend the ingredients until the oats are broken down and make a smooth batter, not a second longer.
Making this Recipe Gluten-Free
Thanks to the old-fashioned oats, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, no flour substitutions needed.
If you want to doublecheck that your oats are 100% gluten-free check the package for a certified gluten-free label. This means they were processed in a facility free of all trace grains.
Try Next: Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes
Best Toppings & Syrups for Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
When it comes to toppings, it depends on the mood. Sometimes sliced bananas, berries, and syrup are the flavor of the day and other days demand peanut butter and Nutella.
If you need ideas in this department, I have over 50+ pancake topping ideas and flavor combinations. If you wind up with peanut butter, Nutella, and sliced strawberries- you do you. This is a judgment-free zone.
PrintBanana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes made FAST in a blender that are naturally gluten-free, easy to make, and utterly delicious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 large banana
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Oil spray for cooking
Instructions
- In a blender, place the milk, eggs, banana, oats, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Lightly spray a non-stick pan or griddle and heat over medium heat.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until bubbles form and the edges are solid.
- Flip the pancake over and cook for an additional minute. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve with sliced bananas and maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4.4g
- Sodium: 219.3mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
Keywords: oatmeal pancakes, blender pancakes,
Kimberly Pina
They turned out perfect and not overly powering on the banana just sweet enough. forgot to rate!
★★★★★
Kimberly Pina
I made these for my mom’s birthday breakfast. They were a hit and so yummy! I love banana anything, so I was really excited to try these. At first I was worried that a tablespoon of baking powder was too much, but after reading what you said about the oats, it made sense. I topped my pancakes with peanut butter and sliced bananas, a match made in heaven. At least that’s what I think. Great recipe! Thanks! I ‘ll probably make these again soon.
Finer Farm
We are GFDF and this is the first recipe that not only makes fluffy pancakes it is DELICIOUS!
I tried a variation with raisins & cinnamon to make a oatmeal cookie – it tastes great.
Thank you #Laura Fuentes for sharing your recipe. Our family LOVES it!!!!
★★★★★
Laura Fuentes
thank you for sharing that this recipe for banana oatmeal pancakes is enjoyed at your house! It has so many possibilities you can really *almost* turn it into a cookie like you said 😉
Dee
This sounds easy and yummy, and I’m so looking forward to trying it. However, would it come out the same without the eggs? Any suggestions on how to make it eggless?
Laura Fuentes
You can swap the eggs for two flax eggs, 2 tablespoons flax mixed with 5 tablespoons warm water. Mix and let sit until it thickens.
Ciji
Perfect!!!!! My LARGE family of 7 can be a nightmare to get everyone to like one thing. I am happy to say that everyone loved them. So simple to make and no syrup was needed. This is definitely a keeper. Thanks a million for making my morning a breeze.
Laura Fuentes
I’m thrilled that these banana oatmeal pancakes were a win for your family! Thank you for sharing.
Lauren terhune
Can u use regular milk?
Laura Fuentes
Definitely!
Rohtak
Love this recipe. So delicious and easy to make. Thank you.
★★★★★
dp
These came out great! First time I doubled the recipe and it was too much for my Blendtec – oops, my mistake!
Second time I halved the baking powder with good results, and added some almond flour for extra nutrition. I will definitely make these again!
Sherry
Came out so Gud
Thank u
Laura Fuentes
They’re one of my new favorite pancake recipes!
Vi Grauman
I am going to try these sounds really good. I have to eat Gluten Free & Dairy Free so this really looks like something I can eat. I also have the Blendtec Blender too.
Thanks ever so much for Posting the Recipes.
God Bless You,
Vi
Laura Fuentes
Thank you, Vi! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Isn’t the BlendTec THE BEST?
Martha B
I am interested in a Blendtec. What series and model do you use? Thanks!
Laura Fuentes
Hi Martha, I have two Designer Series. One at home that’s more than 10 years old and the one at the test kitchen going on 4-years-new and both are kicking strong!
Eduina Batista
I did and these banana oatmeal pancakes are really delicious.
★★★★★