3-ingredient banana pancakes (vegan and gluten-free)

Published: July 27, 2020 | Modified: July 27, 2020 for Bree Sheree

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These 3-ingredient banana pancakes are vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free. They are super healthy and make a great and easy breakfast.

Pancakes are a great way to start any day! They give me that warm, happy feeling that reminds me of mornings after sleepovers when my mom would make a big batch of buttermilk pancakes.

Those days are over, but I still love to enjoy these healthy 3-ingredient vegan banana pancakes. Isn’t it great when you can have something healthy, but it still feels a little unhealthy because it’s SO tasty?

If you are looking for a healthy treat that you can complete with loads of fruit or even that raspberry jam, keep reading! I hope you enjoy these 3-ingredient vegan pancakes.

Why you’ll love these banana pancakes:

• They only need three ingredients
• They are easy to make
• They are vegan and WFPB
• They are gluten free
• You can add whatever ingredients you want!

3 ingredients you will need

There is nothing complicated or strange here. Just 3 simple ingredients for these banana pancakes:

• ripe bananas
• oatmeal
• almond milk

If you need or want to make sure your pancakes are gluten-free, make sure you use certified gluten-free oatmeal so there is no risk of cross-contamination. If you make your own oatmeal, you get certified gluten-free oats.

To keep these bars as healthy as possible, I also recommend drinking unsweetened almond milk. You can even make your own almond milk!

As for bananas, the riper they are, the sweeter your pancakes will be. But you can also top them with pure maple syrup when you eat them to make them sweeter!!

Tips for making these pancakes

• Make sure the bananas are ripe. They won’t create the right texture for pancake batter if they aren’t ripe enough. They should be irregular. This will also make them taste sweeter!

• If you don’t have oatmeal and don’t want to buy it, you can make your own! All you need is rolled oats. Just put them in the blender and blend until you get a smooth, flour-like consistency. I usually make a big batch and keep it in a container for all my baking.

• Be sure to cook your pancakes on low heat so the outside doesn’t cook too much faster than the inside. Cooking on high heat can result in white pancakes.

• Check your pancakes after a minute to see how they are doing. The time will be different depending on your stove. Turn the panels over when they start to darken slightly.

• Make sure you have a really good non-stick pan if you want these pancakes to be oil-free (which you should!). I use a non-stick pan and I don’t need to use anything to grease it. I just put the dough directly in the pan and I have no problem with the dough sticking.

Top tips

These 3-ingredient vegan pancakes are pretty simple, which is what makes them so easy to make! However, if you want to add a little more flavor, try some of these healthy ingredients:

• Peanut butter
• Raspberry Jam (no added sugar)
• maple syrup
• Coconut butter
• Sugar-free coconut flakes
• Strawberry slices
• Banana slices
• Cranberries
• Cocoa powder

My favorite topping is peanut butter and maple syrup mixed together. I mix 1 tablespoon of peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and heat it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. It’s delicious!

If you want more vegan banana pancakes, check these out Healthy chocolate and banana pancakes.

If you’re just starting out on a plant-based diet, check this out plant-based grocery list to help you get organized!