How about some pancakes? Like, right now? These are the easiest pancakes I’ve ever made because they come together in the blender! Now you can enjoy pancakes on a weekday morning.
Plus, these pancakes are made with healthy whole grains—oats—and other wholesome ingredients. They’ll actually keep you full until lunchtime. While they are not decadent buttermilk pancakes, they’re entirely delicious in their own right.
More reasons to love this recipe: These pancakes are the perfect use for a lone over-ripe banana, and they’re enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Freeze any leftovers for a super simple breakfast or snack at any time of day. Let’s make some pancakes already!
Oatmeal Pancake Ingredients
Old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats
Either one will do! We’ll throw the oats into a blender with the remaining ingredients, essentially turning them into oat flour along the way.
Water
Yep, plain old water. It lets the natural oat flavor shine through. You could use your milk of choice instead, if you’d like. Regular dairy milk works fine. I’ve realized over the years that non-dairy milks can contribute unnecessary preservatives or thickeners, which can negatively impact flavor—especially when heated.
Ripe banana (preferably spotty brown)
The riper, the better. My batches made with very ripe bananas turned out best—the pancakes were light and fluffy with more of a classic buttermilk pancake texture and a nice banana flavor. You can use a medium-ripe banana if that’s what you have, but the pancakes will likely turn out a bit more dense and chewy (still plenty enjoyable, in my opinion).
Eggs
Eggs bind these gluten-free ingredients together and offer some loft as well. These pancakes cannot be made without eggs, so they are not suitable for those with egg allergies.
Maple syrup
Real maple syrup offers a touch of sweetness. In addition, the natural sugars help produce a tender texture and browned exteriors.
Melted butter
A little bit of butter makes the pancakes more tender and delectable, with more air pockets. If you’re avoiding dairy, replace the butter with melted coconut oil.
Baking powder
Baking powder produces bubbles in the batter and provides extra lift when the batter hits the hot pan. It’s key to producing fluffy pancakes.
Vanilla extract, cinnamon & salt
These all contribute extra flavor. If you don’t like cinnamon, omit it. Salt simply enhances the other flavors so you can taste the nutty oats and banana.
Want Waffles Instead?
Don’t try to make this recipe in your waffle iron—make my Banana Oat Waffles for great results!
Watch How to Make Blender Pancakes
Pancake Notes & Tips
Prepare the batter just before cooking. These pancakes are super easy to whip up and the batter will thicken up over time, so don’t blend too soon. These pancakes reheat well if you’d like to make them in advance.
Be sure to properly preheat your cooking surface. It’s ready when a few drops of water sizzle immediately upon impact. Don’t start too soon, or your pancakes won’t brown and will be difficult to turn.
Griddles are great because you can make more pancakes at once. Electric griddles are nice because the temperature stays constant.
If you’re cooking on the stovetop, you may need to dial back the heat a bit over time. Your temperature is too high if the pancakes are becoming too browned on the outside while still raw on the inside.
Lightly brush your griddle or skillet with melted butter in between batches. If your surface is truly non-stick, you may not need to butter it at all. Otherwise, use a light hand because excess butter can burn over time.
The pancakes are ready to flip when about 1/2-inch of the perimeter has turned from glossy to matte. Better to wait a little too long than to end up with a doughy mess.
Serving Suggestions for Oatmeal Pancakes
Classic pancake toppings are welcome here—try a drizzle of maple syrup, fresh fruit (sliced banana or fresh berries), or even whipped cream.
For some extra protein and nutty flavor, add a spread of almond butter, pecan butter or peanut butter. Or, serve with a side of Greek yogurt.
Pancake Mix-In Options
Several have asked if blueberries can be added to these pancakes. The answer is yes! Stir up to 1 cup fresh blueberries into your finished batter.
You could also stir up to 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries or even 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Don’t try to blend extra fruit into the pancake batter—it could mess up the moisture balance and throw off the results.
More Healthy Oat Recipes to Try
You’ll find a ton of wholesome and legitimately crave-worthy oat recipes here on Cookie and Kate. Here are a few of my go-to’s:
- The Best Oatmeal
- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
- Cherry Pecan Muesli
- Easy No-Bake Granola Bars
- Gluten Free Oat Waffles
- Overnight Oats
Please let me know how your pancakes turn out in the comments! I love hearing from you.
Blender Oatmeal Pancakes
- Author:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
This oatmeal pancake recipe is super easy to make in the blender! These healthy pancakes are perfect for busy mornings. They’re whole grain and gluten-free. Recipe yields 12 pancakes, enough for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup water
- 1 medium ripe banana (the riper, the better), sliced into 1-inch chunks
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon melted butter, plus more for brushing the skillet if needed
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- Optional serving suggestions: Thinly sliced banana, maple syrup, almond butter or peanut butter
Instructions
- If you’re using an electric skillet, preheat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit now (if not, carry on and you’ll find a stovetop alternative in step 3).
- In a blender, combine all of the ingredients as listed. Blend at medium-to-high speed until smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds. Set aside.
- If you are not using an electric skillet, heat a skillet (ideally cast iron) or griddle over medium heat. You’re ready to start cooking pancakes once a drop of water sizzles on contact with the hot surface. If your surface is not non-stick, lightly brush the cooking surface with melted butter.
- Using a ⅓-cup measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the hot surface, leaving a couple of inches around each pancake for expansion. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes, 2 to 3 minutes (you’ll know it’s ready to flip when about ½-inch of the perimeter is matte instead of glossy).
- Flip the pancakes, then cook until lightly golden on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, brushing with more butter and adjusting the heat as necessary (if your pancakes are browning too deeply, dial down the heat to medium-low).
- Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree Fahrenheit oven. Serve as desired.
- Leftover pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, stack leftover pancakes and wrap them in a paper towel before gently reheating in the microwave.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod and Ambitious Kitchen.
Make it gluten free: Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
Make it dairy free: Substitute melted coconut oil for the melted butter.
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hazel
these pancakes are amazing! they taste like banana bread. however I don’t have time to make these in the morning, do you think it would be possible to make these the night before refrigerate the dough and make the pancakes in the morning?
★★★★★
Kate
Hi! I wouldn’t recommend refrigerating the batter as it will get very thick and I don’t think your pancakes will turn out as well. The pancakes do freeze well!
Chelsea Leber
I make them at night and just reheat in the morning before school. My kids love them!
★★★★★
Kate
Great to hear, Chelsea! I appreciate your review.
Irma
THESE WERE OYT OF THIS WORLD!!! Oh my goodness!!! I will never buy pancake mix ever again! I had all the ingredients and was so easy to make! My first batch didn’t have butter because I forgot and left it in the microwave but they were just as delicious! THANK U
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Irma!
Monica Paul
Super yummy and really easy to make!!
★★★★★
Tess
Oh Yes. These were very good and I will be making them again. However, I’ve not bought eggs in years and don’t plant to ever buy them again, so I substituted Ener-G egg replacer (didn’t feel like grinding up some flax seeds). Also used canola oil to replace the butter/coconut oil suggested in the notes. They still come out great and I imagine that I managed to reduce the cholesterol a bit.
Loved them Kate. Thank you so much.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad that worked out for you, Tess!
Ashley
Made them exactly as written and they are AMAZING! I’ve already shared the recipe with my whole family. We will try to add collagen peptides and ground flax next time hopefully without changing texture or flavor. Thank you so much for the delicious recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Ashley! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed them.
Çharlene
My husband is diabetic it was delicious but I made with 5grian no banana too much sugar I used stevie
★★★★★
Giselle
Five stars. Your recipes never disappoint!! I substituted avocado oil for butter, otherwise I followed the recipe exactly. Best ever GF pancakes. And as a long distance runner these pancakes have all the tummy friendly macros that I need for a pre or post run snack. Thank you!
★★★★★
Lise
I have always been a huge fan of your recipes and religiously make your banana oat pancakes. I decided to try this recipe to see how it differed as many of the ingredients are the same. Have to admit these are my fave. So quick to make (I used a food processor and swapped out the butter for coconut oil) and they came out fluffy and consistent. Definitely a new one to add to the rotation. Thank you for sharing such delicious, healthy recipes!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you love them, Lise! Thank you for your review.
Brigitte
Oh, ya. These pancakes are great! We served them with a little dollop of peanut butter and a little bit of maple syrup. So good! Why would I go back to white flour pancakes again?
★★★★★
Amina
Hello Kate,
Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. I made these pancakes for today’s breakfast and they were AMAZING:)
Warm regards from Montreal, Canada!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Amina! I appreciate your review.
Jasmine
Just made these absolutely Yummmazing pancakes!!! Thankyou for the detailed instructions!! It’s yumm and not overly sweet. I used just 2 tablespoons of Jaggery powder since I did not have maple syrup. It took me under 2.5 minutes to get the batter ready. Has to me
★★★★★
Nicole
These are my favorite pancakes! Oil, eggs, and cinnamon are triggers for my GERD though so I sub tahini for the oil, flax eggs for regular eggs, and omit the cinnamon but they still turn out super great. Thank you for the recipe.
★★★★★
Kate
Hooray! I’m happy to hear that, Nicole.
Rachel
These are the best, so easy and a new breakfast staple in my house! Thanks soooo much for a fabulous easy healthy breakfast!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Rachel!
Therese
Made this as a treat for New Year’s morning here in the mountains of NC. So yummy, had some fresh blueberries and strawberries for a topping. Can’t wait to make these next time my gluten-free girlfriend visits.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed these, Therese.
Camille
This is the BEST pancake recipe EVER. I’ve tried so many oatmeal pancakes because I loooove oatmeal and it was a disaster everytime. This!!!!! This one is amazing. It’s the only one I’m gonna do from now on.
Kate
Thank you, Camille!
Saba
Can you substitute milk for water?
Kate
Hi Saba, I liked these best with water.
Bri
Love your recipes Kate – thank you! I have some oat flour I’d like to use up – if I’m using oat flour instead of the oats, would it still be 2 cups? Thank you.
Kate
Hi! I’m not sure as I didn’t weigh it and it depends on how fine it is. Try it and let me know how it works!
Jen
Super easy to make and very tasty! Thanks Kate!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Jen!
m
I’ve tried a few oatmeal pancake recipes and this is by far the best! Easy and delish. I tried some with blueberries and some with chocolate chips, they were all great.
Kate
Thank you, M!
Barbara
We really liked the flavor of these, but the texture reminded me of eating oatmeal. Next time I will exchange some whole wheat flour for some of the oatmeal.
★★★★
Kate
Hi Barbara, I’m sorry to hear that. Did you blend until smooth?
Merci Grace
These turned out so yummy and fluffy!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed these, Merci!
Michelle
I have a question for this recipe it looks so yummy. But I need to know would it be ok to use frozen ripe bananas if that’s all I have.
Thanks so much
Kate
Hi! You would want to make sure they are thawed first. I hope you love them!
Cheryl
These were so delicious and very easy to make. I’m not a fan of most gluten free pancakes using GF flour. These pancakes have brought back pancakes to my home.
★★★★★
Joanne
I’m absolutely loving cookieandkate.com
I was just wondering if there’s a substitute that you think could work in the pancakes recipe instead of bananas, as I’m allergic.
Thank you in advance.
Kate
Hi Joanne! Sorry, this recipe is specific for banana.
Joanne
Many thanks for your reply. Not a problem.
I’m going to order your book, as you have amazing recipes.
jenny bee
I loved this recipe! I added flax and chia as I am a breast feeding mom and everything in this recipe supports my milk supply! I’ll be making these weekly!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you love them. Congratulations, Jenny!
Darn
This recipe shattered my blender should have written the directions to blend dry ingredients first, then slowly add the wet. The oatmeal soaked up the water and got so thick the blender couldn’t handle it when I turned it on. POW.
I was so looking forward to eating these
★★★
Kate
Hi, I’m sorry to hear that. I have made this recipe several times and didn’t have any issue. Did you let it set for awhile?
Maria
What can I use in place of maple syrup?
Kate
Hi Maria, you can omit or try honey.
julia
Do you have to include the banana?
Kate
For these to turn out, yes they are needed. I hope you can try them!
Robin
Excellent recipe! Very easy and delicious. I don’t think I’ll ever make pancakes with flour again after making these!
★★★★★
Kate
Hooray! I love to hear that.
Mary
The whole family loved these, so much so that I had to make a second batch after the first batch was quickly gobbled up. Thanks, Kate! This is a keeper.
★★★★★
Kate
That’s great! Thank you for sharing, Mary.
Joanne HS
I made a half batch. Discovered as I was cleaning up that I forgot to add the melted coconut oil. LOL. My taste buds found the banana flavour too over powering despite using half of a small banana. I ate about 3/4 of the half batch and tossed the rest in the garbage. Next time I will pre-grind the oats to a coarse flour, and use even less banana or see if I can eliminate the banana all together. Thanks for the recipe.
★★★
Kate
Hi Joanne, I’m sorry you had issues! I don’t believe these will work well without the banana. If you are looking for a banana free pancake recipe, you can try my Buckwheat Pancakes if you are looking for gluten free!
Jenn
Such a great recipe! I’ve tried other oatmeal pancakes and my husband will not eat them. However, this recipe? He loves it!
Kate
Great to hear, Jenn!
Emma Anderson
Instead of buying Pancake mix, Id rather buys the ingredients of your recipe and make its own version. Can recommend me a pancake with a Mediterranean twist?
★★★★★
Kati
Hi. I think I remember that you had a recipe for fluffy oat pancakes that used Greek yogurt. Can I sub out the banana for Greek yogurt? I do not eat banana lol.
Thank you.
Kate
Bananas work best here. If you try it, let me know what you think!
Julia
SOOOO good I’m obsessed. Made them spontaneously because I was craving pancakes… 10/10 will make again
★★★★★
Kate
Wonderful to hear, Julia! I appreciate your review.
Ren
Was really excited to make these and I’m sure they were going to be really good, but you should really have a note about this being for powerful blenders only. Mine continuously froze up, so I kept mixing the thick batter around trying to get it to spin, until eventually my blender just died. Now I have no blender and no breakfast.
★★★
Kate
Hi Ren, I’m sorry to hear that. It worked great in my Vitamix and haven’t heard from others causing an issue.
Emily Murray
Instead of buying Pancake mix, Id rather buys the ingredients of your recipe and make its own version. Can recommend me a pancake with a Mediterranean twist? like the taste of miss pickle in misspickle.
★★★★★
Maria
These are my go to pancakes for my toddlers! Any tips on freezing them? I’d like to make some for the week.
★★★★★
Kate
Hi Maria! Make sure they are cooled and you can freeze them in a freezer safe container or bag. I freeze them in a silicone stasher bag that works well!
Elizabeth Phelan
Hi, Kate–
I just made these, as I always do if I know lunch will be… delayed.
What I do: I halve the recipe, reduce the baking powder to 1 tsp.,
& reduce the water to 1/3 c. (I like them a bit thicker.) They are
great, with apple butter & peanut butter.
Thanks again for another great recipe. I hope Grace is doing well;
can we have a few pictures?
Elizabeth
Lorna
I just made the recipe but as I was low on straight oats, I mixed 1/3 each oats, hulled barley flakes and rye flakes. It’s wonderful! I topped it with blueberries heated from frozen with a tiny bit of maple syrup drizzled in after heating. There’s my fruit and grains kick for the day. Nut butter and apple or pear slices on cold pancakes will make an easy snack too!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Lorna!
DIANNA KANNARR
These pancakes are the best. My husband makes them all the time.
Rich banana taste and so moist.
★★★★★
Kate
Great to hear, Dianna!
Nyssa
These turned out perfectly and are delicious! I through one a couple handfuls of spinach into the blender to sneak some greens into my kids
★★★★★
Kate
Wonderful! Thank you for your review, Nyssa.
Cindy
Made yesterday but didn’t eat until this morning. They are delicious. Definite do overs in this house. I followed recipe to the letter, no changes. Thank you!
★★★★★
Kate
Wonderful, Cindy! Thank you for you review.
Pattie
These pancakes are delicious. I added chopped walnuts once I made the flip. Thank You
★★★★
Lee
Can I use frozen ripened bananas? Will it change the texture?
Kate
Hi, You will want them to be thawed first. I’m not quite sure how they will hold up. Let me know if you try it!
Natasha
Hello,
I tried the recipe and I really enjoyed them. I did substitute the water for almond milk. I think I will use regular milk the next time for the protein. Im concerned though that maybe some of them have browned nicely, but maybe undercooked. Or maybe the consistency is supposed to be a little oatmeal like. Will microwaving them cook them a little more. In either case. Thanks for the recipe. They are very tasty!
★★★★★
Kate
Hi Natasha! It sounds like they needed some more time. Your pan may have been too hot as to why the outside was getting done quicker. I hope you try them again!
Kylee
They were heavenly very moist and it’s a good way to have some oats served in them in the morning as I run out of topping ideas. Thank you for a nice recipe!
Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Kylee!
Ana
Yummy yum yum! Easy to make and super delicious.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Ana!
Alyssa
These are a family favorite! Thanks for another great recipe!
★★★★★
S G
Made exactly as stated. They were very good!
★★★★★
Kate
That’s great SG!
Marcy S
Looked up oatmeal pancakes this morning and so happy this recipe turned up! My husband and boys loved them, and they are 100% diet approved for me! (Left out the maple syrup from the batter). Will definitely be saving this and making them again soon!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m happy you found it too, Marcy!
Addys
I have been making these pancakes for months now, not only are they delicious but healthy, fiber-rich, and filling. I didn’t have butter so I used coconut oil and came out perfect. As always, thank you for such great recipes
★★★★★
Kate
I love that! Thank you for your review, Addys.
Jo
Oh my gosh are these good! I was tempted to use almond milk and not water but I followed recipe exactly and these are the best cakes I’ve ever made! These would be great with a few blueberries thrown in…. Next time!
★★★★★
Kate
Hooray! I’m glad you enjoyed them, Jo.
Candis
I made these pancakes yesterday and they were AMAZING! The only change I made was I used 1 cup of pure almond milk instead of water. They have this maple pecan taste, absolutely delicious! I’ve tried so many pancake recipes and this is the one! I love that they’re gluten free and so easy to make! You have such incredible recipes on your site! Thank you so much for your hard work!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Candis! I appreciate your review.
Katharina
I substituted a few things so it was a gamble, but we just had these muffins and they were really delicious and fluffy, a slight crunch from (probably not fully blended) oats. I used (a tiny bit more than a cup)buttermilk instead of water and one pear instead of the banana but it worked really well and the whole family enjoyed them with a smear of maple syrup.
★★★★★
Giselle
I made this recipe for the millionth time (lol). I follow the recipe, except I used 2 tbsp of avocado oil in place of butter (I didn’t feel like melting butter lol). For the runners out there, I make these pancakes in advance of the week and I eat them prior to a workout as I equate them to an alternate for overnight oats. It has all the essentials, carbs, fat and protein & for me, it’s easy on the tummy. I actually toast them prior to heading out the door. I LOVE THIS RECIPE. The best blender pancake that I have found. Thank you Kathryne!!
★★★★★
Kate
I love that you have made these so much! I appreciate your review.
Ada O.
This recipe was awesome. As someone who is pm a diligent fitness journey, I can eat something sweet and healthy. I had leftovers.
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed them! These pancakes freeze well.
Michael Schratz
These were amazing! We had about 4 pancakes left over and froze them. When we go on runs, we thaw these out, warm them up and put a little nut butter on them. Delicious and healthy run food. Thanks!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m excited you loved these pancakes, Michael! I appreciate you taking the time to review.
Hanna
Nice
★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Hanna!
Very Hungry
These were amazing and my Husband loved them. So good that I even got some “action” that night. I also added a little hemp powder for more protein.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing! I’m glad you loved them.
D Smith
Awesome pancakes! Exactly what I was looking for! They came out so much better than expected…I will definitely look at trying the buckwheat recipe soon.
My only question is how would you warm up leftovers if you didn’t have a microwave? Thanks!!
★★★★★
Kate
Hi! I’m glad you love them. You could rewarm them on the stove or even try the toaster.
Dre
This is my go to recipe for pancakes.
Kate
Love to hear that, Dre! Thank you for your comment.
Alannah
Once frozen, how do you suggest they get defrosted?
Kate
Hi! They can be defrosted in the microwave, toaster oven or toaster(I haven’t tried, but I know others have). I hope you enjoy them!
Karolina
Best gluten free pancakes I have ever eaten. They were also very easy too make. I omitted the cinnamon, swapped water for a mixture of half almond milk and water and substituted dairy free butter for the butter. Highly recommend!
★★★★★
Kate
Wonderful to hear, Karolina! I appreciate your review.
nehdia
Hi can I use fresh apricots instead of bananas in the batter as I am following low carbs diet.
Kate
Hi, this was designed to be made with bananas sorry.
C
I used half a banana and added some applesauce. I didn’t have baking powder and saw online that I could sub a 1/4 cup of molasses and 1/4 tsp bk soda for the powder… instead of cinnamon I added pumpkin pie spice… and voila! Really delicious gingerbread pancakes! I did add about 1/4-1/2 cup more oats to make it a tad thicker w/ the molasses addition. Super yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Camille
The pancakes turned out so well!! I replaced the bananas with about 1/4 cup each of applesauce and Greek yogurt. Still turned out great! Love this recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for your review, Camille!
Devon
My husband loves oatmeal pancakes and this is a great easy recipe you can make pretty quickly once you get the hang of it. I like to put whole blueberries in the mix after blending. I think they taste the best with a bit of whipped cream instead of butter. They are really great and make me look like a good cook. 2 year old requests them for breakfast! It’s a win for our family. Thanks for this great recipe.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing how you made it, Devon. I appreciate your review!
Jane Ruff
Can you use flax eggs for this?
Kate
Hi Jane, I didn’t think it worked well, but I know others tried it and didn’t mind the results.
Sofia
How many calories does it have?
★★★★★
Kate
Hi Sofia! See the nutrition information below the notes section.
Aparna
Absolutely loved this recipe! Slight changes I have tried: I used one egg instead of two, added a bit of milk and reduced water, and soaked the oats in water before using it.
The recipe came out perfect and everyone loved it. Brilliant recipe. Thank you for giving us this low mess, easy to make, healthy and delicious recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
That’s great to hear, Aparna! I appreciate you taking the time to review.
Bronwyn
LOVE these, thank you!! Perfectly fluffy texture
I use chia “eggs” in all my pancakes and fritters these days, and they were no problem at all in these. 2tbsp chia or flax seeds + 6tbsp warm water instead of the two eggs, and let it stand for a bit before adding to the mixture, so it goes gelatinous.
★★★★★
Nikki
These are amazing.. I have been making g them for awhile now and LOVE then. Today I only had a half of a banana and so substituted 1/4 cup yogurt as well as I always use milk instead of water. It all turned out fine, perhaps a little thinner. I love to put blueberries on tip while frying them
Sofia
Is there anything you can substitute the banana with?? I’m weird, i know, but i don’t like bananas
Kate
Hi, This recipe is designed to be used with bananas, sorry!
Lena Owens
THESE PANCAKES ARE AWESOME!!! My mom and I have a gluten sensitivity and Love pancakes! This is the first and last gluten free recipe I will ever try!!! Best pancakes I’ve ever had!!!
★★★★★
Hannah
These were amazing! I only had half of a ripe banana, so I adjusted the rest of the ingredients. I had 3 small/medium pancakes. It was perfect for me! Thanks!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Hannah! I appreciate your review.
Patty bray
Great recipe. Easy and yummy.
Lindley
Hi Kate! What would happen if I omitted the banana? Made these this morning and while I think they’re awesome, my kids “can taste” the banana and are claiming they don’t like that. Is the banana there for flavor or does it contribute something different to the recipe? THANKS!
Kate
Hi Lindley, These were designed to be made with banana. I would try another one of my pancake recipes instead.
Nikki
I’m trying to find ways to hide spinach in things – added a good handful of fresh spinach to this and left out the vanilla – they came out brilliantly, thanks, will definitely be making them again.
★★★★★
Maryann Raj
What do u think about tossing Blueberries in the blender too? Will it change anything?
Kate
I wouldn’t suggest that. However, you can add blueberries to the batter when you add it to the skillet.
Kay
These were Ahhhmazing!!! I cut the recipe in half, omitted the salt (I follow a low sodium diet)and used vegan butter. They turned out fantastically well!! So delicious, amazing texture and so super easy to make (I used my Ninga blender) – and better for you than white flour! So happy your recipe called for water – loved everything about this! Thank you so much for your superb recipes-I have used many of them and they have all been excellent!!
★★★★★
Aileen
Loved it
★★★★★
Ivi-Alexandra
Kate a big thank-you from Rhodos, Greece. Just made my first batch of pancakes following your easy-peasy recipe and they are delicious! Made them for my granddaughter (9 months) who is coming on Friday so will see how she likes them! I tried one of course with some honey! Divine! Excellent recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Ivi!
Davia
Pancakes were delicious. I had to add more oats as I found the first batter too runny, however, she said to let it sit so maybe it would have thickened a little more. I could taste abit of the baking powder in the finished product. But all in all this recipe is a keeper!
★★★★
Kate
That’s great to hear, Davia! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
SHIRLEY J WASHINGTON
HI THIS IS THE BEST OATMEAL PANCAKE I HAVE FOUND ON THE WEB.I ADDED SOME IRISH MOSS GEL AND SOME WALNUTS TO IT AND IT WASDELICIOUS. THANKS FOR A GOOD RECIPE. THIS WILL BE MY GO TO RECIPE
★★★★★
B
Great recipe. Added chocolate chips to some and blueberries to others. Even cooked well in the waffle maker.
Maggie
Excellent ! I used 2 bananas because I had two ripe ones to use up and delish! Thank you !
★★★★★
Jazmine
Can I use milk in place of water?
Kate
You can try it. They work well with water and could be thicker with milk.
Jenna
Made these today for news day brunch. They were lovely, so light and fluffy. I substituted the maple syrup 1:1 for date syrup because my partner is type 2 and I used macadamia oil instead of coconut and they worked out just perfect. Will definitely make these again. Thanks for the recipe.
★★★★★
susan
Hi, I was wondering if you could substitute avocado for the banana? Could this work? I would like to try and make a savory version.
PS the Banana version is great!
★★★★
Kate
I don’t think you will get the same results. Sorry!
Judit
Perfection! This came out so delicious, no modifications needed!
★★★★★
Kate
Great to hear, Judit! I appreciate your review.
Jessie
Great recipe! I don’t eat sweets so I can’t personally attest to their taste, but my very picky eater kids gobbled them up. Thanks for the amazing recipe, definitely a keeper! (Also to anyone needing to make these vegan or without eggs, we used flax eggs successfully. 2 tablespoons of ground flax, 5 tablespoons of water.)
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Jessie! I’m happy you enjoy these pancakes.
Jeanette
Very delicious and healthy, I made them with out the banana this time. definitely will try with the blue berries. Thank you
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Jeanette! I appreciate your comment.
Ceci
I love these so much! I used to make a version of blender oatmeal pancakes many years ago when our kids were young, so was happy to see this recipe come to my attention again. This is a perfect combination of ingredients and my husband and I are enjoying them in our retirement.
★★★★★
Marianna Oykhman
Hey Kate! I’ve been making your recipes for almost 10 years now! I’m not a vegetarian but I’ve always loved your takes on breakfasts. Your focus on healthy, whole ingredients is my style of cooking and I absolutely love it.
Anyway, you used to have a recipe for peanut butter pancakes. They could also be made in a blender. It looks very similar to the above but minus the butter and add a couple of tablespoons of nut butter. Used to have a quarter cup of milk in it too. Do you have that recipe somewhere handy by chance? Ive been making it for years and years, and every person who’s tried it – from my picky parents to my nieces and nephews – have absolutely loved it. They say it’s “Marianna’s pancakes,” and I’m like no! It’s Cookie and Kate!!
Thank you!
★★★★★
Kate
Hi Marianna, I’m so glad you have been following along for 10 years! I appreciate all your support. I don’t recall that recipe at the moment. Sorry!
Gui
Healthy and delicious. Ridiculously easy recipe for how amazing they turn out!
I’ve made a big batch, keeping some in the freezer for when little humans need a snack
★★★★★
Cora
Thank you for your recipe. It’s easy to make and super tasty. I didn’t use the butter to oil the griddle. I used canola oil on a pan. The pancakes turns out good.
I am not sure if I will go back to regular flour made pancakes.
★★★★★
Kate
That’s great to hear, Cora!
Katie
Ummm… what the!!?? I can’t seem to make normal pancakes look this good. Health freak mum over here just fizzing on this super quick, easy, minimal mess ‘treat’ alternative. Delicious flavour. Don’t even need milk to make yum. Will be a staple.
★★★★★
Chelsea Leber
This is our favorite weekend morning recipe! My kids love to help make the pancakes! We like to add chocolate chips to them.
★★★★★
Kate
Sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing, Chelsea.
Kristen
This is a family favorite. I made it when my kids had a play date and had to make a second batch because each child was asking for more. I swapped out the banana for unsweetened apple sauce because I didn’t have enough banana’s and it was SO GOOD. My new go to pancake recipe
★★★★★
Claire
Love these pancakes! If I’m feeling lazy, would it work to stick the batter in a baking tray and oven bake? If so, what temp and how long would you recommend?
Kate
I haven’t tried that so I can’t say for sure.
Rochel Adriano
I didn’t have any banana on hand so I put some strawberries instead. These recipe is the best I have tried so far and it’s vegan friendly if the butter is omitted.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Rochel! I’m glad you enjoyed these pancakes.