With under 300 calories and 20g of whole food protein for the ENTIRE recipe, these gluten-free banana oat Greek yogurt pancakes are a great way to start your day!
I’m a no-fuss kind of morning person. Despite the fact that I happily wake up early and jump out of bed full of energy and ready to go, you won’t find me doing anything overly complicated before the sun comes up. Making tea, reading my devotions, journaling, making breakfast — those things I can handle. The rest of the day is crazy enough… mornings should be easy.
On that same note, breakfasts should be easy. As much as I love the idea of freshly baked cinnamon buns and fancy stuffed crepes, the reality of the matter is that bringing a pot of water to a boil and tossing in some oats is about as much effort as I’m willing to put into my morning meal. Make me something else and I’ll gladly eat it; take me out and I’ll gladly order a fancier dish; but since I live alone and no self-respecting restaurant is open by the time I’m ready to gnaw my arm off in the morning, I’m on my own when it comes to breakfast, which means that oats are on the menu more often than not. I’m okay with this… 99% of the time.
But what about that rare occasion where I’m craving something different? What about those mornings where the thought of oats just isn’t appealing? For those days, there’s pancakes…
I love pancakes. The reason I don’t make them for breakfast more often is, again, the additional effort it takes. Mixing, pouring, monitoring, flipping — don’t even get me started on the flipping. I’ll literally be standing there over my stove with a white-knuckled grip on my spatula, constantly having to remind myself to be patient. “Not yet. Nooooooot yet. Wait for it. WAIT.” Needless to say, it’s not the simple and serene start that I look for in a day. But, ohhhh, those golden stacks of deliciousness and their sweet siren song…
Luckily I’ve come up with a way to have my (pan)cake and eat it too — a foolproof recipe that’s not only quick and easy, but tastes absolutely delicious. The ingredients list is short and simple; the batter doesn’t have to be babied; flipping is a breeze; and you can whip them up in your blender. It’s a recipe even I can manage in the morning, and the result is definitely worth the effort.
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Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Pancakes
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 1 serving, 6-7 pancakes 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (40 g) rolled oats*
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 medium-size ripe banana, sliced (about 50g)
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup (60 g) plain Greek yogurt**
- 1–2 Tbsp (15–30 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and coat it with cooking spray or oil. You want to make sure that it’s very hot before you start cooking your pancakes.
- Add all the ingredients to a blender in the order listed and blend until the oats have broken down and batter is frothy.
- Using a ladle or 1/4 cup (60 ml) measuring cup, drop batter onto skillet until desired size of pancakes is reached. Cook until the edges begin to look dry and bubbles start to form on the top of the pancake, about 1 minute. Using a spatula, flip and cook about 2 more minutes on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter, making sure to coat your skillet again with oil between each batch.
- Remove from heat and serve with your favourite toppings.
Notes
* Make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need these to be gluten-free.
** You can also use a flavoured Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
These pancakes incorporate all the flavors of breakfast that we love! Whipped them up in my new Vitamix this morning- my girls and I devoured them! Super yummy, super easy! Thank you!
This recipe is the BEST!!! My husband and I both loved it!!
So, I tried these and I only had two. Is one serving really 6?? If so, best.pancake.recipe.ever!!
Yup! The entire recipe is for a single serving and comes out just short of 300 calories with 20g of protein 🙂
Made these pancakes and they are awesome!!!
What did I have for breakfast this morning?
I felt adventurous this morning and tried using my VegaOne Vanilla Protein powder in my (almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla, Stevia) french toast concoction. I literally just threw ingredients in a bowl and hoped for the best. The goal was to use my Protein powder for something besides smoothies especially since the flavor of the powder always overwhelmed the drink. It didn’t turn out great but I think it would have amazing potential if left in the hands of a professional… and if I had syrup.
Thank you so much for helping me change my lifestyle for the better!
Yum yum yummy! Even my husband liked them and that says a lot. I think he married me because for my pancakes. But after I had issues with gluten and we both need to stay away from carbs/sugar I quite making them years ago. He loved me enough to stick with me 🙂
I made these this morning and the spark has been rekindled !! Ha ha I will be making more and freezing them for him to have all week. Thank you for posting.
So from the few posts I read, none reviewed the recipe after making it. I just made it and I gotta say that I’m quite impressed! Very simple to make (I didn’t even put it in the blender… just mashed the banana, used quick oats and mixed everything in a bowl) and tasted great! Even though I doubled the recipe I still didn’t get many pancakes (maybe 11)… next time will triple the recipe! 🙂
Can the batter be refrigerated overnight?
Yes, Jackie — that shouldn’t be a problem. If it ends up being too thick in the morning, just add a splash of almond milk.
I’ve been making these in bulk and storing them as grab-and-go breakfasts. They’re so tasty, no syrup is required. Delicious. My kids love them and I love feeding them to them. My household consists of my clean eating husband, my son is gluten intolerant, my daughter is just a very picky toddler. and I’m a pancake addict so this recipe is amazing for all of us. Thank you!
I made these pancakes, and they were oh so yummy!! I followed the recipe exactly, even the cooking minutes, BUT there is still just one issue I’ve had: the middle is still gooey. I try to make sure the heat isn’t too high, to prevent burning the pancakes. I add plenty of coconut oil to the pan, but perhaps I just need to let them cook longer than 2 minutes? Thanks for your help!
Hi Rebecca! Definitely let them cook for a few more minutes if you find that the centres aren’t done. Stovetops and pans can vary so much, so it’s hard to find a time that will work universally. I’m glad you enjoyed them, though!
I JUST made these. I was randomly craving pancakes but wanted a more healthy version and I LOVE this recipe. The were delish! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Made this cakes this morning, delish. I was wondering how they compare, nutritionally, to reg. pancakes?
I’m glad you liked them! There’s more fibre in these pancakes thanks to the oats, as well as more protein from the addition of Greek yogurt. They’re also low in fat and don’t contain any refined sugars.
I love your recipe and have made it for my family. Instead of using a banana, I added one granny smith apple 2 extra TBS of oats, and one TBS of brown sugar (you can take that out of course, but it just adds great flavor). So amazing! Thank you for such a healthy and delicious (did I mention really quick?) breakfast idea.
What is the amount of calories in one pancake? Or for the whole recipe? Thanks
Sorry, Jessica, but I don’t calculate the calories in my recipes — I just try to focus on using good ingredients. If I had to take a rough guess, though, I’d say the entire recipe clocks in at around 270 or so.
Awesome recipe I can’t wait to make it!! But I don’t have eggs so can I make this recipe without egg whites? Thanks!
I’ve never tried it myself, but I’m going to assume that you can’t leave the egg whites out. I mean, you probably could, but the texture would be a lot different and I don’t think they’d come out as fluffy.
Literally my new favorite pancake recipe. No sugar?! No Flour?! Ahhh, I made a giant one and folded it over and inside was banana-cacao-chia goodness, topped with melted PB and grandmas jam. Oh yea and that was my dinner. So full, so happy. Thank you.
These were very good and appropriate for my 1 year old who I prefer not to feed sugar or white flour. Thanks for the recipe. I have tried a few with flax and coconut flour that have turned out terribly (wouldn’t cook through). Oat flour is a good alternative.
These pancakes look so delicious! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
http://bythesparklingsea.wordpress.com/2014/05/07/greek-yogurt-pancakes/
Wow what a great recipe! This is my first time visiting your blog (hello!) and I have to say I am super impressed by your pancake photos. Love the GIF too!
I don’t believe in getting rid of the egg yolk… would it completely throw off the recipe if I used 2 eggs?
2 eggs would probably be too many, but 1 whole egg shouldn’t be a problem!
I tried these and they were so yummy! Thanks for the awesome recipe 🙂
Eating these for lunch as I type!! Oh my goodness love how easy they are and so, so, so scrumptious!!! Great recipe, Amanda!
These look delicious! Definitely trying these tomorrow morning! Is the recipe above for one serving?
It is! I usually finish the whole thing in one sitting.
These are amazing! I am loving your recipes, you use my favorite staples 🙂 I have a 3 year old who refuses veggies and a lot of fruit so I’m always looking for sneaky recipes. She LOVES pancakes so I tried these. I even threw in my blender additives of frozen organic blueberries and frozen organic spinach and pumped her up on purple pancakes. She loves them so much I made a bunch, cooked them on the waffle iron, and froze them. I can throw them in the toaster in the morning like an Eggo and she starts her day with tons of healthy power foods. So awesome, keep all these fun and fabulous recipes coming please!
Thanks for letting me know, Shelly! I’m glad you liked them 😀 And I’m seriously loving the idea of cooking them on the waffle iron! I’ll have to try that myself…
Fantastic recipe, thank you!
I made a recipe like this with just oats, cottage cheese, egg whites and vanilla and it was great. The yogurt ups the protein, these are so healthy! Me and my toddler granddaughter usually have the same thing, Life cereal and banana last morning. Her mom likes frozen pb&jelly on wheat. Daddy’s into high protein for body building. Love your site.
im dealing with some food guilt atm so was so pleased to see this pancake recipe that doesn’t call for flour or any added sugar in the recipe. they turned out adorable and i ate them with my own raspberry sauce (25g frozen raspberries blended with 2tsps agave) thank you!!!
How many does this recipe make?
I usually get around 6-7 pancakes that are around the size of my palm.