I bet you are wondering why these pancakes are healthy by now. Aren’t pancakes just pancakes. huh? Allow me to explain a little about this recipe being a healthy breakfast option for you and your family. Kids too would enjoy this as well.
First we are using the very ripe bananas as the only sweetener. Yes, no sugar, no maple syrup nor honey. The trick here is to have your bananas very ripe as they are sweetest then. Very ripe bananas do have black spots, obviously!
Secondly since oats are gluten free, they are incredibly nutritious. Some of its benefits include lowering cholesterol, reducing heart disease risks, decreasing blood pressure, helps relieve constipation due to its fiber content, they are very filling and may help one lose weight and improves blood sugar controls. And lastly they are best for those who are gluten intolerant or those with celiac disease.
Lastly, instead of using regular cow milk, you can use any plant based milk like almond milk and the outcome will be as good. Therefore, for those who are lactose intolerant or avoiding dairy for some reason or another, I got your back! Whoop, whoop!
This is such an easy recipe! Just throwing in all the ingredients into the blender and voila you have your batter ready for the pan! Just make sure you pan is hot as well as the oil before cooking your pancakes. Remember to cook on moderate heat to avoid burning the pancakes before they are cooked. Using a non-stick pan is advisable to avoid your pancakes form sticking on the pan.
Ingredients
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups of oats*
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk**
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract***
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder(optional)
- Oil for frying****
Instructions
1. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until well combined for about 1 minute.
2. Heat your pan and add oil ready for the pancake batter. (a non-stick pan is best)
3. Add the pancake batter 1/3 cup at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sides are golden brown on medium low heat for ease of flipping and to enable the pancake cook well and not burn.
4. Flip once you see bubbles forming to let the other side cook.
5. Serve and enjoy. You can drizzle any toppings preferred.
Notes.
* Make sure your oats are gluten free
** For lactose intolerance individuals, use plant based milk. Almond milk works best.
*** If you have vanilla essence, feel free to use it though the extract is more flavorful. (Vanilla essence is artificial and its chemically produced whereas the extract is naturally extracted from the vanilla bean hence it’s the real deal)
**** Feel free to use the oil of your choice in cooking these pancakes. Healthier options include vegetable oil, coconut oil, canola oil and avocado oil. Please, please don’t use extra virgin olive oil for this since it has a relatively low smoke point. It’s best used for salad dressing
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