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Homemade, vegan banana pancakes made from pantry-friendly, affordably, easy-to-find plant-based ingredients.
If you have a container of old-fashioned oats, you already have the most important ingredient in this recipe.
We’re breaking down oats into flour, so we’re keeping this recipe gluten-free.
How To Make Oat Flour
Oat flour isn’t complicated - all you need is a blender. Pour your oats into a blender until flour-like. Oat flour can be made from old-fashioned oats or oat bran.
I promise - you’ll miss the all-purpose flour with this plant-based switch. After blending, sift the gluten-free oat flour for a more consistent texture in your pancakes
More Recipes With Oat Flour:
- Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Banana Bread
- Oat Bran Pancakes With Chocolate Syrup
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Oat Bran Pancakes
In a banana mood? Check out our Blueberry Banana Bread recipe!
How They Compare To Standard Pancakes
Because this marvelous stack of pancakes is made of oats, they are denser. Slightly less fluffy and “chewy,” but definitely far more satiating and filling.
Like regular pancake batter, the final flavor profile is mild. Of course, the ripe banana will add a depth of natural sweetness and texture.
If you want to bump up the flavor, here are other spices and flavors to include in the pancake mix:
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Pumpkin Spice
- Ginger
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla
- Cocoa Powder
- Chocolate Chips
- Shredded Coconut
- Chopped Nuts
For more breakfast recipes, check out 18 Frugal Plant-Based Breakfast Recipes. We have sweet, savory, and everything in between!
Recipe Notes
- This pancake batter will thicken the longer it sits - that's expected and normal. The batter will thicken from the oats and chia seeds.
- The blended oat bran will create a flour consistency – this is what you want. Additionally, the blended chia seeds will help increase the absorption of its nutrients.
- This recipe yields about 1-2 servings. Depending on hungry you are and what kind of sharing mood you're in.
How To Make Vegan Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 ripe banana
- Vegan butter
Instructions
- Pour oats and chia seeds into a high-powered blender. Blend until it is a flour-like consistency.
- Add a sifter over a mixing bowl. Pour the gluten-free oat pancake mix, salt, and baking powder,. Whisk together.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the bananas and water. Or, blend together. Combine the pancake mix with the banana water. The batter will thicken as it sits - this is expected.
- Place a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat. Add vegan butter. Once melted, pour about ¼ cup of pancake batter for each pancake into the pan and spred into a circle with spoon. Cook for 3-6 minutes on each side.
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Nicola
Hi! Do these keep well? In a container or freezer?
Thank you
Aly Michell
Hi Nicola, they are best served and eaten right away. However, they can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator and warmed up in a microwave.