Everyone likes pancakes for breakfast, but especially in summer we want to save ourselves the extra calories. Luckily, there are also healthy recipes for pancakes with fewer carbohydrates that taste great and come together quickly. One of them is the 3-ingredient Banana Pancakes recipe that you will surely love.
If you need something quick in the morning, this banana pancakes recipe is the ideal choice for breakfast. It consists of just 3 ingredients that you may already have at home and is quick and easy to prepare.
The first and most important thing you need for good banana pancakes is of course bananas. Ideally, they should be overripe and never green. This recipe is also the perfect way to use up some leftoversUse overripe bananas.
Ingredients:
- 2 overripe bananas
- 4 Owner
- 4 tablespoons flour
For baking:
- Butter
Preparation:
- Place the bananas in a bowl and mash them with a fork until you get a banana puree. A few lumps may remain.
- Break the eggs over the bananas and beat well with a whisk.
- Add the flour and continue beating until a thick pancake batter forms.
- Melt some butter in a preheated pan and add half a ladle of the dough.
- Bake the pancake for 1-2 minutes, then turn gently with a silicone spatula.Danger: Don't make the banana pancakes too big, instead make them harder to turn.
- Cook the other side for another minute and transfer the finished pancake to a plate.
- Enjoy the three-ingredient banana pancakes with honey, jam or whatever you like.
In addition to this basic recipe with a few simple ingredients, there are also other ways to prepare delicious banana pancakes. Below you will find a few more ideas, including a vegan version of the simple recipe.
3-ingredient recipe for banana oatmeal pancakes
One of the most popular recipes for banana pancakes is this variation with oat flakes instead of flour. To make the recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free oats.
Tip: You can expand and refine the 3-ingredient recipe to suit your taste. We offer a few suggestions for you to try.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 Owner
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal (gluten-free if necessary)
- a pinch of salt
To refine:
- a pinch of cinnamon
- 1 spoonful of peanut or almond butter
- Chocolate chips
For baking:
- Coconut oil or butter
Preparation:
- Mash the banana with a fork. Mix the eggs, oat flakes and salt with a whisk until smooth. If using, add the cinnamon and peanut butter and stir into the batter.
- Heat about a tablespoon of coconut oil/butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the pancake until the batter is set, about 2 minutes. Make sure the heat isn't too high so they don't burn. (You can add the chocolate chips now if you want.) Cook on the other side for another 30 seconds.
- Stack the finished banana pancakes and serve with fresh bananas and maple syrup, for example.
Vegan pancakes with bananas
Looking for a vegan version of this recipe? You can also prepare vegan banana pancakes with just 3 ingredients, for one personquick and healthy breakfast. In this recipe we show you how to mix the dough in the mixer in a flash to save 1-2 extra minutes of time in the morning.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 100g instant oat flakes
- 185 ml plant milk of your choice, e.g. E.g. oat milk, almond milk, etc.
Preparation:
- Grind the instant oatmeal in a blender.
- Add the remaining ingredients and work into a smooth dough.
- Place half a ladle of the dough in a non-stick pan (or a lightly greased pan) and fry for about one to two minutes on each side.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Keto flourless egg banana pancakes
Here's another simple recipe for ithealthy pancakes without flourthat don't fall apart. Just 3 ingredients and 20 minutes of time and your deliciousKeto breakfastor snack for in between is ready.
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- 4 Owner
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder (optional)
For baking:
- Butter
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Melt a piece of butter in a pan over medium heat and cook about 3 small pancakes at a time (depending on the size of the pan).
- Let the pancakes bake for about 1-2 minutes per side. You can cover the pan while the pancakes cook on the first side before flipping them. This allows the top to steam a little, making them fluffier and easier to turn.
- Serve the pancakes as is or with some Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries.
Please note:Bananas have a high carbohydrate content compared to other fruits. Since there is no strict definition for keto/low carb diets, you have to decide for yourself whether it fits into your diet for your own body. This recipe contains 12g net carbs per serving. If this fits into your macro habits and you're willing to sacrifice some of your daily carb allowance to eat this sweet treat, that's great! If not, leave it alone. Banana pancakes are a much better choice than the floury/sugar variety. So if you're craving something sweet, this might be all you need to stay on track.
