Description
These fluffy vegan banana oatmeal pancakes are a quick and easy breakfast option made with just a few wholesome ingredients. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and spiced with cinnamon, these pancakes are perfect for a healthy start to your day. Packed with fiber and plant-based nutrition, they cater to vegan diets and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled Oats (avoid steel-cut oats)
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium Ripe Bananas
- 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk (almond or oat milk recommended)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Other
- Coconut oil (for cooking, optional)
Instructions
- Soften the Bananas: Microwave the ripe bananas for 15-20 seconds to soften them, then mash thoroughly until smooth to help blend easily and create a natural sweetness.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and chia seeds. Blend until the mixture is smooth and forms a thick batter.
- Heat the Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes. Lightly grease the skillet with coconut oil if desired to prevent sticking and add a subtle coconut flavor.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles start to appear on the surface, indicating the bottom is set.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the pancakes with a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until both sides are golden brown and the pancake is cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butter, or syrup for added flavor and richness.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Avoid steel-cut oats as they don’t blend properly and may create a coarse texture.
- Chia seeds add nutrition and help bind ingredients, but can be omitted if unavailable.
- You can substitute plant-based milk with any vegan milk of your choice.
- Adjust thickness of the batter by adding more milk if too thick, or more oats if too thin.
- Cook pancakes on medium heat to avoid burning before the inside cooks through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: vegan pancakes, banana oatmeal pancakes, healthy breakfast, plant-based, gluten free optional, quick pancakes
