An easy recipe for healthy banana oatmeal pancakes. These flourless banana oat pancakes are fluffy and naturally sweet. 

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

This banana oatmeal pancake recipe is an easy-to-make healthy pancake recipe. Banana oat pancakes are flourless and made easily in a blender or food processor.

Oatmeal pancakes are healthy for you because oats are a nutrient-dense complex carb. Oats also have healthy amounts of protein and fiber.

These oat pancakes are also naturally sweetened by bananas. The bananas also add moisture and flavor to the pancakes.

For the sweetest oat pancakes with lots of banana flavor, use very ripe bananas. I also like to add a little pure maple syrup to the batter for extra flavor.

Banana oatmeal pancakes are easily made gluten-free and dairy-free by using certified gluten-free oats and your favorite dairy-free milk. I personally use unsweetened almond milk.

These pancakes are made in just seven steps and in less than twenty minutes! You can see how easy these banana oatmeal pancakes are to make in the recipe step photos or in the recipe video.

Ingredients in Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make these flourless oat pancakes. I bet you already have everything you need to make these pancakes in your pantry.

These healthy pancakes are made with bananas, eggs, gluten-free rolled oats, baking powder, salt, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, pure maple syrup, and milk.

How To Make Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

• Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth. (photos 1-3)
• Let the batter rest for 5 minutes. This allows the oats to soften and the pancake batter to thicken. (photo 4)
• Heat a griddle or skillet to medium heat. Once warmed, grease with cooking spray, oil, or butter. I use gluten-free coconut cooking spray.
• Scoop the batter into a greased ¼ cup measuring cup and pour the batter onto the greased griddle or skillet. (photo 5)
• Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes. Once the pancakes puff up and start to lightly bubble, flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes. If you find that pancakes are browning too quickly, lower the heat. If your griddle starts smoking, it means your pan is too hot. (photo 6)
• Repeat with the remaining pancake batter adding a little more cooking oil or butter to the pan between batches as needed.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How to Make-Ahead, Store, Reheat, and Freeze Oatmeal Pancakes

To Make-Ahead:

• This banana oatmeal pancake batter can be made ahead of time. Just cover and refrigerate for up to one day. Stir the batter a few times before cooking the pancakes.
• The longer the batter has been refrigerated the ticker it becomes as the oats absorb the liquid. If the batter becomes too thick, stir in a 1/4 cup of milk.

To Freeze:

• Once the oat pancakes are completely cool, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flash freeze them for 10 minutes. Flash freezing keeps them from sticking together.
• Once the pancakes are flash-frozen, you can remove them from the baking sheet and place them inside a freezer-safe bag or air-tight container.

To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate.

To Reheat: Reheat the pancake in the microwave, toaster oven, or the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.

Banana Oatmeal Pancake Mix-Ins

It is easy to add your favorite pancake mix-ins to the banana oat pancake batter. Once you have made the oatmeal banana batter in the blender or food processor, stir in 1/2 to 1 cup of your favorite mix-in. Some of my family’s favorite pancake mix-ins are chocolate chips, blueberries, or chopped pecans.

Tips For Making the Best Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

• Always allow the pancake batter to rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This allows the oats to soften and thicken the batter.
• Use ripe bananas as they are sweeter.
• Use a greased 1/4 cup measuring cup to portion the batter.
• To keep banana pancakes from getting soggy, keep your skillet at medium heat or 300°F on an electric skillet. If your skillet is too hot, the outside of your pancakes will cook faster than the inside.
• Keep an eye on the heat of your skillet. Oat pancakes cook the best at medium heat. If your griddle starts smoking, it means your pan is too hot.
• I like to use an electric griddle to cook my pancakes, and I set it to 300°F.
• I use gluten-free coconut cooking oil spray.
• Make sure your syrup is gluten-free. I like pure maple syrup.
• Not all brands of oats are certified gluten-free.

Are Oats Gluten-Free?

Oats are naturally gluten-free, but not all brands of oat are certified gluten-free. This is because most oats are processed in facilities that also process wheat, barley, and rye. Cross-contamination can even happen in fields where wheat, rye, or barley are also present.

Look for oats that are labeled certified gluten-free. It is safest to use oats that are certified gluten-free and from purity protocol oats.

Certified gluten-free oats are tested for levels of gluten. Purity protocol oats are not only tested for gluten but are also grown in a dedicated gluten-free field.

It is also important to note that not everyone following the gluten-free diet can tolerate gluten-free oats.

Ingredients Substitutions for Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

For Dairy-Free:

• For the milk, you can use your favorite type of dairy-free milk. I personally use unsweetened almond milk.

For Low Fat:

• You can substitute the whole eggs for four egg whites and use your favorite low-fat milk. I personally have made these oat pancakes with egg whites and unsweetened almond milk.

Pure Maple Sugar: You can substitute with sugar, coconut sugar, honey, or your favorite sweetener. Or you can leave it out to be naturally sweetened by the bananas.

Easy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

This banana oatmeal pancake batter comes together in just minutes in either a blender or food processor. Because everything is mixed together in the blender, it makes it an easy one-bowl pancake recipe.

These banana oat pancakes take only a few minutes to cook, are easy to batch cook, and freeze. They are perfect for busy mornings!

Banana oatmeal pancakes are hearty, filling, and are naturally sweet. They have become one of my family’s new favorite breakfasts.

More Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes To Try!

• Gluten-Free Pancakes {Dairy-Free & Vegan Options}
• Almond Flour Pancakes
• Easy Gluten-Free Waffles {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
• Gluten-Free Crepes {Dairy-Free Option}

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