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Flourless Banana Pancakes

By Erin · August 2, 2020 · Updated September 27, 2021 · 8 Comments

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These Flourless Banana Pancakes require just three ingredients—oats, eggs and banana—and are the perfect weekend breakfast! They're made in a blender, which means less dishes for you, too. 

stack of pancakes

FLOURLESS BANANA PANCAKES are my love language. Actually, all pancakes are my love language now that I have a griddle. Seriously—it may seem like one of those unnecessary kitchen appliances, but I’ve found it hugely beneficial when making pancakes.

Every normal person loves banana pancakes, but these ones are extra special because they require just THREE ingredients and they're gluten free! So really, you have no excuse not to make them because you probably definitely already have the ingredients.

Recipe features

  • You guys love my flourless chickpea pancakes, so I figured I’d share an even easier recipe with you that requires just 3 ingredients!!
  • This recipe uses oats as the flour, and while oats themselves are gluten free, you’ll need to make sure you’re buying high-quality oats that haven’t been cross-contaminated, or you can use actual gluten free oats.
  • They're made in a blender! Have you tried this method? It makes clean-up super simple and pouring the batter becomes a lot easier too.

A banana sitting on top of a table

Ingredient notes:

Oats - Rolled or old fashioned, and make sure to use certified gluten free oats if you want to keep these pancakes gluten free

Banana - The more ripe the bananas, the more banana-y the pancakes will taste

Eggs - No substitute here! I mean there might be, but I haven't tested any other liquid substitution

Step-by-step instructions

Gather your ingredients: This recipe calls for just three ingredients, so this part should be simple. You’ll need eggs, oats, and ripe bananas. Ripe bananas work best because they’ll blend up more easily/won’t leave chunks in the batter. As for the oats, use old fashioned or rolled oats instead of steel cut oats.

Blend them up: Once you have all your ingredients, throw everything into the blender and blend the batter for at least 30 seconds or until the batter is nice and smooth.

pancake batter in a blender

Grease your griddle: Coconut oil tends to be my go-to oil when it comes to creasing cake pans and griddles. Just add a small amount—no more than ½ teaspoon— of oil to your skillet and wait at least 30 seconds before adding the batter.

Pour the batter onto the griddle and cook pancakes for approximately 1 minute on the first side or until the batter starts bubbling, then carefully flip and cook on the other side.

a pancake on a griddle

Tips and FAQs

  • Choose the right oats: Make sure you're using rolled or old fashioned oats, not steel cut. It's also a good idea to make sure the oats are certified gluten free. As a note, most oats are, but it doesn't hurt to double check.
  • Grease the griddle (again and again): Don't be afraid to add more oil to the griddle if you need it. I typically use coconut oil to ensure that the pancakes don't stick, and often times I have to add a little bit more than I start with to allow the pancakes to cook all the way through.
  • If you're not using a griddle, be sure to use a nonstick span rather than a heavy-duty cast iron skillet. Again, we just want to make sure the pancakes don't stick!

Can I freeze pancakes?

Yep! Wait for them to cool, then wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place them in a large, freezer-safe bag for up to 30 days (or possibly longer, but I haven't tested it).

pancakes with syrup

More pancake recipes:

  • Cinnamon Tahini Pancakes
  • Flourless Chickpea Pancakes
  • Almond Flour Pancakes

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

stack of pancakes

Flourless Banana Pancakes

These flourless banana pancakes are naturally gluten free and require just 3 ingredients--oats, eggs and banana--and are the perfect weekend breakfast.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup rolled oats gluten free

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for at least 30 seconds or until batter is smooth.
  • Use coconut oil (or nonstick spray) to grease your griddle or nonstick skillet. Allow skillet to heat up on medium heat for at least 30 seconds before adding the batter.
  • Pour batter into the skillet and wait until small bubbles form before carefully flipping pancakes over and cooking on the other side.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

-Calorie count is per pancake
-To keep these gluten free, be sure to use certified gluten free rolled oats
-I recommend using a griddle or nonstick skillet for these 

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in May 2019. It was updated with new text and photos in August 2020.

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Terry H says

    January 10, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    These are great! All three of us enjoyed them.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 10, 2022 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks Terry -- glad you liked them!

      Reply
  2. Diane says

    January 08, 2022 at 5:44 am

    Wow made these for breakfast today lovely will be making them again

    Reply
  3. Elena says

    March 11, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    I made these today and they are Delicious. That’s coming from someone who likes bananas but not banana flavored foods. They have so much more flavor than regular pancakes and I’m sure you could add flaxseed for extra benefits. I did add cinnamon and vanilla to my mix. I will never make regular pancakes again!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 11, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      I'm so happy you like them!

      Reply
  4. kerlyann says

    March 09, 2021 at 11:26 am

    Hello can I use instant oatmeal for this as well?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 09, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      That should work!

      Reply
  5. Tiffany says

    August 08, 2020 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    These look and sound amazing, and I love that they’re so healthy!

    Tiffany
    Phlanx's Marketing Specialist

    Reply

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