Blender Banana Oat Pancakes

These pancakes are on our table at least once a week. The blender does all the work, the bananas sweeten them naturally, and the oats keep everyone full until lunch. Nobody in my house has noticed they're healthy.

Why I make them so often

• One blender, no bowls. Easy to clean up.
• Naturally sweet from ripe bananas.
• Filling thanks to oats and eggs.
• Great for meal prep. They reheat perfectly.
• Kid-approved.

How it works

Rolled oats blitzed in the blender act like flour, and the banana helps hold everything together while adding moisture. A short rest lets the oats soak up the liquid so the batter thickens nicely.

Tips

• Blend until totally smooth, with no oat flakes left.
• Keep the pancakes small; they flip more easily.
• Medium heat, not high. Oat pancakes brown quickly.
• Wait for bubbles before flipping.

Variations

• Blueberry: drop berries onto each pancake in the pan.
• Chocolate chip: a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips.
• Peanut butter: blend in a spoonful.
• Protein: add a scoop of vanilla protein powder and a splash more milk.
• Apple cinnamon: grated apple and extra cinnamon.

Toppings

Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey or maple, nut butter, chia seeds or toasted coconut.

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

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