Chocolate Banana Pancakes
These chocolate banana pancakes are made with oats and are naturally sweetened. You will love how easy it is to whip up these fluffy, chocolate-y pancakes for an everyday breakfast or a special occasion!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (200g)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (20g)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 medium ripe banana (140g)
- 2 eggs
- A large handful of baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional: Stir in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the oats into a high-powered food processor and blend until they turn into flour-like consistency.
- Add the milk then the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Stop to scrape down sides as needed.
- Add oil/butter to a griddle or large non-stick pan and place over medium heat. If you have an electric griddle, warm to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop about 1/4 cup of the pancake batter into the pan. v
- Cook for 2-4 minutes, or until bubbles form and the edges look set. Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Dairy-free? you can use plant-based milk of choice
- Egg-free? Add 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds and 1/4 cup additional milk
- An alternative to oat flour? Use all purpose flour or 1 cup all purpose flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour. All-purpose gluten-free flour will work too.
- For sweeter pancakes, add more maple syrup to the batter or some chocolate chips
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g
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