3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy banana pancakes made simply with banana, eggs, and flour for an easy, nourishing breakfast.

# Components:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 ripe banana
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or oat flour for gluten-free option

→ For Cooking

04 - 1 teaspoon oil or butter for greasing the pan

→ Optional Toppings

05 - Maple syrup
06 - Fresh berries
07 - Nut butter or yogurt

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
02 - Add the eggs and flour to the mashed banana and whisk into a smooth batter.
03 - Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter.
04 - Drop 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
05 - Flip gently with a spatula and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
06 - Serve pancakes warm topped with maple syrup, fresh berries, nut butter, or yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses only basic ingredients you likely have on hand
  • No dairy or added sugar making it healthier for everyone
  • Perfect for little hands and picky eaters
  • Cleanup is a breeze so your kitchen stays tidy
02 -
  • Naturally gluten free if you use oat flour
  • Low in sugar but high in flavor from ripe bananas
  • Perfect for breakfast or a post-nap snack
03 -
  • Use the ripest banana you have for maximum sweetness and flavor The darker the skin the sweeter the pancakes
  • To avoid sticking let your pan heat fully before adding the batter A small spatula makes flipping much easier I learned not to crowd the pan as it makes flipping a challenge Pancakes will be light and delicate so keep heat at medium and move gently