Start your day the right way with these nutrient-dense blender pancakes. These healthy, easy-to-prepare pancakes are great for busy mornings and will keep you satisfied well into the lunch hour. They are fluffy and by adding a ripe banana to the batter, you eliminate the need for sugar.
Ingredients For Easy Blender Oatmeal Pancakes
To make these delicious and nutritious pancakes you need:
- Rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- Ripe banana
- Egg
- Milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
How To Make Fluffy Oatmeal Pancakes
- Place all ingredients (egg, milk, banana, and vanilla extract first) in the jar of your blender and blend at high speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Let the batter stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before making the pancakes.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle on low heat. Melt butter or spray with non-stick spray and scoop about ⅓ cup of batter into the skillet.
Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes, flip and cook on the other side until slightly golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
How To Store and Reheat Leftovers?
You can store any leftover pancakes in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 days in the fridge, or 3 months in the freezer. Microwave to reheat or do it in a skillet over the stovetop.
Blender Oatmeal Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- ¾ cups milk (your choice of regular milk or plant-based milk)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups rolled oats (you can use gluten-free oats)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (egg, milk, banana, and vanilla extract first) in the jar of your blender and blend at high speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Let the batter stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before making the pancakes. If you feel the batter is too thick, then add one more tbsp of milk.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle on low heat. Melt butter or spray with non-stick spray and scoop about ⅓ cup of batter into the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side until slightly golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Steel-Cut Oats Instead Of Rolled Oats?
No. To ensure the right texture, I would recommend using only rolled oats, old-fashioned oats, or quick-cooking oats.
Can I Make Them Without Eggs?
I have never done it, but you can try to use a vegan egg (combine 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it sit for 5 minutes), but can’t guarantee the results. An egg is important because it binds the ingredients together.
Can I Use Water Instead Of Milk?
Yes, you can. You can either use regular milk, 2%, non-fat milk, water, or any plant-based milk of your choice. Also, you can use gluten-free oats to make them dairy-free and gluten-free.
How Can I Make Them High In Protein?
Add a couple of scoops of protein powder or Greek yogurt to the batter.
Can I Make The Batter Ahead Of Time?
I do not recommend it. First, the banana in the batter oxidizes, so the batter will turn dark brown, and second, the batter thickens upon standing, so it will be too thick if you make it ahead of time.
Can I Use A Food Processor Instead Of A Blender?
Yes, you can. Food processor, immersion blender, and Nutri Bullet are all equally as useful as a regular blender. What you cannot do is make the batter by hand.
What Mix-Ins or Topping Can I Add?
You can add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or fruit to the batter, and for toppings, honey, maple syrup, butter, or yogurt work great!
Kathy D Norris
Tuesday 3rd of September 2024
Love the taste and the flavor from the oatmeal part, it reminds me of having a bowl of oatmeal in the morning, very nice and refreshing.,