My kid approved banana oatmeal pancakes are a tasty twist to the original breakfast flapjack. Pancakes packed with banana flavor and oats that give them a great texture. An easy to make breakfast the whole family will enjoy!

My kids absolute favorite breakfast is warm, fluffy pancakes. We like to experiment with different flavor variations but these easy banana oatmeal pancakes always are high on the list of the most requested.

I like serving these pancakes with some sliced bananas on top and maple syrup. You could also dust them with powdered sugar and chopped nuts for extra texture.

If you find yourself with extra ripe bananas, be sure to try these banana oatmeal cookies, fried bananas, and banana bread muffins.

Ingredients

• Bananas – The star of these pancakes are sweet, ripe, mashed bananas.
• Old fashioned oats – Provide texture and chewiness. I like to use rolled old fashioned oats.
• Brown sugar – This adds a little extra sweetness.
• Egg – A large egg is used.
• All-purpose flour – The base of the pancakes.
• Baking powder – Baking powder helps the pancakes rise.
• Cinnamon – I like using cinnamon for a banana bread flavor. You can leave this out.
• Vanilla extract – Adds a hint of sweetness and warmth.
• Milk – Use your favorite milk.
• Oil – I am using vegetable oil. You can substitute with canola oil or coconut oil.

How to make banana oatmeal pancakes

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1. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
2. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas together. Stir in the egg, oil, and vanilla,
3. Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture. Stir in the milk and oats.
4. Warm a skillet over medium heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Ladle mixture onto the heated skillet and cook until it starts to bubble. Flip the pancake over and cook another 2-3. minutes.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Cooking the pancakes. I like using a large griddle to cook the pancakes so that you can cook several at one time. You can also use a skillet.
• Cook on medium heat. Cook the pancakes over medium heat to make sure they cook all the way through without burning on the outside.
• Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas the better and sweeter.

Variations

These oatmeal banana pancakes are delicious! You can experiment with a few add-ins like:

• Chopped pecans or walnuts
• Chocolate chips
• Dried fruit
• Fresh berries

Frequently asked questions

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If you are looking for a gluten free option, try these gluten free oatmeal pancakes.