Banana Oatmeal Pancakes With Greek Yogurt (Printable)
Fluffy, naturally sweetened pancakes with ripe bananas and oats, served with creamy Greek yogurt for a wholesome breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
07 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
08 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
09 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
10 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
11 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ For Serving
12 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
13 - Maple syrup, to taste
14 - Fresh berries or sliced bananas (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Pulse the rolled oats in a blender or food processor until they reach a coarse flour consistency.
02 - Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter or coconut oil until well combined.
03 - Add the oat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Serve pancakes warm topped with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and fresh berries or banana slices if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These pancakes manage to feel indulgent while being packed with wholesome ingredients
- The texture is incredible, fluffy yet hearty with that satisfying oatmeal bite
- Ripe bananas do all the sweetening work so you can skip the sugar
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- Overmixing the batter will make these tough and chewy, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking improves the texture dramatically
- Medium heat is crucial, high heat burns the outside before the inside cooks through
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- Test your skillet heat with a tiny dab of batter first, it should sizzle gently
- Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200F oven while cooking the rest