Millet pancakes with green bananas (gluten-free, lectin-free, sugar-free)

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast option that’s easy to make and gluten-free, try these delicious Green Banana Millet Pancakes!

Made with millet flakes and packed with nutrients and fiber, these pancakes are the perfect way to start your day and are so easy to customize with your favorite toppings and sides. And the best part? They’re also sugar-free and lectin-free, so you can enjoy a gut-friendly meal that’s both delicious and healthy.

What are millet flakes?

Millet flakes are a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from porridge to pancakes and waffles to baked goods. They are made by steam-rolling whole millet (an ancient grain) that has been washed and soaked beforehand. After being flattened into thin flakes, they are roasted and dried.

Millet flakes are naturally gluten-free and a good source of fiber, plant protein and minerals such as magnesium and phosphorus. They have a mild, nutty flavor that pairs well with sweet and savory dishes. Millet flakes are also easy to digest and can be a great option for those with sensitive stomachs.

Millet flakes have a relatively high glycemic index, so be sure to pair them with healthy fats and proteins for slower absorption.

You can buy millet flakes at specialty stores and there are a few options on Amazon USA (see ingredient list link below). In Europe they are more popular and can be found in health shops and in the gluten-free sections of some supermarkets. Alternatively, search for “millet flakes” online and you’ll find a few options available in your area.

There are more varieties of millet, therefore more variety of flakes, but they all work for making pancakes. The most common, and the one I use, is foxtail millet.

What if I can’t find millet flakes?

If you can’t find millet flakes but want to make this recipe, try guava flakes. They are easier to find. You can also experiment with millet flour, but the texture is different and you will have to experiment with the amounts. You probably won’t get the same texture.

Even better, try one of our other gluten-free and sugar-free pancake recipes:

Ingredients for making millet pancakes

• 2 small green bananas
• 2 pasture-raised eggs
• 2 tablespoons of coconut cream
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon rose water (optional)
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup millet flakes
• 1 cup frozen blueberries (for serving, you can also use other fresh fruits or berries)
• Nut butter, coconut butter, nuts, coconut flakes, yacón syrup or a small amount of local raw honey

How to make millet pancakes with green bananas

• Blend all the ingredients, except the millet flakes, in a blender until creamy.
• Pour the contents of the blender into a bowl and add the millet flakes. Combine with a spatula.
• Cook three small pancakes at a time (about 1/4 cup pancake batter for each pancake) on a griddle or cast iron skillet, or as many as you can, until golden brown on each side.
• While you make the pancakes, heat the frozen blueberries in a saucepan. Let them cook over low heat until the panels are ready.
• Serve the pancakes with the cranberry sauce and your favorite toppings (nut butter, coconut butter, A2 butter, etc., yacon syrup, etc.).

These Green Banana Millet Pancakes are so easy to make and customize. Add your favorite flavors or serve in a savory combo with eggs, avocado, and bacon.

More millet recipes

Check out some of my favorite gluten-free, lectin-free, and sugar-free millet recipes:

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