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Banana Nut Pancakes
4.9 from 56 votes

Banana Nut Pancakes

Banana Nut Pancakes combine whole wheat flour with ripe mashed banana and chopped walnuts for a hearty, mildly sweet breakfast pancake. Egg whites beaten fluffy lighten the batter, while cinnamon adds warmth. Cooked on a skillet to golden brown, they offer tender pancakes with nutty texture and fruit sweetness. Variations allow substitutions of milk and nuts, and toppings can personalize the experience.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or white whole wheat flour)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 banana very ripe, mashed, large
  • 1 cup milk 1% fat
  • 3 egg large, whites
  • 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp walnuts optional, chopped
  • olive oil or butter flavor cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Beat the egg whites until fluffy.
  2. Combine milk, oil, vanilla and mashed bananas in a bowl and mix until smooth. Add the egg whites and mix.
  3. Combine wet ingredients with the dry and mix well with a spoon until there are no more dry spots. Don't over-mix.
  4. Heat a large ninstick skillet on medium heat.
  5. Spray with oil to lightly coat and pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter.
  6. When the pancake starts to bubble and the edges begin to set, flip the pancakes.
  7. Repeat with the remainder of the batter.

Notes

  • The recipe yields roughly 12 pancakes from about 3 cups of batter.
  • Milk can be substituted with almond or other preferred dairy-free milk alternatives.
  • Add a dash of nutmeg for an additional warm spice note.
  • Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or macadamia nuts, or omitted for a nut-free option.
  • Serve topped with sliced bananas, strawberries, melted peanut butter, honey, or maple syrup.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2pancakes Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 209mg (9%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146

% Daily Value*

Serving 2pancakes
Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.