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Banana Nut Pancakes

Calling all banana lovers to these low fat, whole wheat banana nut pancakes, rich in potassium, fiber and flavor – tastes like banana nut bread in a pancake!

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 large banana (very ripe, mashed)
  • 1 cup 1% milk
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 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

  • Makes about 3 cups of batter which yields 12 pancakes.
  • Pancake Variations:
  • WITHOUT NUTS:Calories: 129 • Fat: 2.5 g • Protein: 6.3 g • Carb: 21.8 g • Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Dairy Free Milk: Swap milk for almond milk, or whatever milk you enjoy.
  • Spices: Add a dash of nutmeg.
  • Nuts: Sub pecans for walnuts, macadamia nuts or omit them if you prefer.
  • Toppings: Top your pancakes with sliced bananas or 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: 6servings

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.