🍌🍎 Healthy Banana Apple Oat Pancakes
Soft, naturally sweet pancakes made with fruit and oats — great for breakfast or snacks.
⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 15 minutes
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Total: ~25 minutes
🍽 Servings
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10–12 small pancakes (2–3 servings)
🧾 Ingredients
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2 ripe bananas
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1 apple (peeled or unpeeled), finely grated
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1 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
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2 eggs
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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2–4 tbsp milk (as needed)
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Oil or butter for cooking
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the batter
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Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
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Add grated apple and mix well.
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Stir in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
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Add oats (or oat flour).
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Mix until a thick batter forms.
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Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time if the batter is too thick.
2️⃣ Cook the pancakes
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
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Lightly grease with oil or butter.
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Spoon batter into small circles.
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Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and set.
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Flip carefully and cook the other side.
3️⃣ Serve
Serve warm with:
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Fresh fruit
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Yogurt
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Honey or maple syrup
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Nut butter
❓ Q & A – Common Questions
Q: Can I blend the oats?
A: Yes! Blending oats into oat flour makes the pancakes smoother and fluffier.
Q: Can I make these without eggs?
A: Yes. Replace eggs with:
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2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water)
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Or ¼ cup applesauce per egg
Q: Are these pancakes sweet?
A: They’re naturally sweet from bananas and apple. Add honey or syrup if you prefer them sweeter.
Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
A: Yes — just use certified gluten-free oats.
Q: Can I store leftovers?
A: Yes!
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Fridge: up to 3 days
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Freezer: up to 1 month
Reheat in a pan or microwave.
Q: Can I add extras?
A: Definitely! Try:
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Blueberries
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Chopped nuts
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Raisins
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Chocolate chips (for a treat)
Q: Why are my pancakes soft inside?
A: Oat-based pancakes are softer than regular ones. Cook on medium-low heat so they cook through without burning.