Blender Banana Pancakes (Gluten-Free!)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10 (Pancakes)
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Calories
158 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
gluten-free
Blender Banana Pancakes (Gluten-Free!)
Description
This recipe blends ripe bananas with gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, and a gluten-free flour blend along with eggs, dairy-free milk, baking powder, and sweeteners like maple syrup to form a thick pancake batter. The batter is pulsed in a high-speed blender just until combined, preserving some texture and lightness. After resting, the batter cooks on a lightly oiled skillet on low heat to develop golden brown crusts and tender centers.
The pancakes offer a naturally sweet banana flavor balanced by vanilla and a slightly nutty undertone from the flours. Cooking covered and flipping carefully prevents tearing and ensures even cooking. The resulting pancakes are soft, fluffy, and gluten-free.
They can be served with various toppings such as nut butter, fresh fruit, or syrup, making them suitable for breakfast or brunch. Careful blending avoids over-mixing, maintaining a light texture despite gluten-free flours.
Ingredients
PANCAKES
- 2 small banana ripe (yellow with brown spots), ~1 cup mashed
- 2 ¾ tsp baking powder
- 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub stevia to taste // or omit)
- 1 Tbsp dairy-free butter plus more for cooking, melted, or avocado oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or sub another extract or citrus zest of choice)
- 2 large egg free-range, organic when possible
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk (cashew and almond are best)
- 1/3 cup oat flour (ensure gluten-free)
- 1 cup almond flour (not almond meal)
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour blend (sub whole wheat, unbleached all purpose, or spelt if not GF)
FOR SERVING optional
- nut butter or vegan butter
- berries or bananas, or other fruit
- maple syrup or raw honey
- Seed cycling mixes
Instructions
- To a high speed blender add peeled ripe bananas, baking powder, maple syrup, melted butter or oil, vanilla, eggs, and dairy-free milk. Cover and pulse a few times until just combined (being careful not to over-mix).
- Add oat flour, almond flour, and gluten-free flour blend and pulse again a few times until just combined (a few clumps are okay — be careful not to over mix). Set aside and let rest 5 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat (we love this large cast iron). Once hot, reduce heat to low, add a bit of oil to coat the pan, and swirl the oil to coat the pan. Wait 1 minute for the oil to heat, then pour on roughly 1/4-cup amounts of batter, only as many as will fit comfortably in the pan. Then cover and cook for 3 minutes or until the underside is golden brown, bubbles appear on top, and the edges appear dry.
- Uncover, flip carefully, and cook for 3 minutes more uncovered or until the underside is golden brown. Repeat until all batter is used — as recipe is written, about 10 pancakes. Alternatively, store leftover uncooked batter covered in the fridge up to 2 days and cook as needed.
- Serve as is, or top with nut butter or dairy-free butter, fruit, and maple syrup or honey of choice. Store cooled pancakes covered in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Best reheated in the microwave or in a 350 degree F (176 C) oven until hot.
Notes
- To achieve the best texture, this recipe works best with eggs; for a vegan version, consider alternative recipes.
- Nutrition estimates are based on the lower amount of maple syrup, specified dairy-free milks, and without optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10(Pancakes)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pancake | |
| Calories | 158 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 9% |
| Fat | 9.8g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.68g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.15g | 21% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 4.3g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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