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Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes

Recipe by Rob Li on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. Fluffy pancakes made with oat flour and ripe banana, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. They’re quick to whip up, nutritious, and perfect for a satisfying breakfast.

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Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes by Rob Li, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Place the oats in a blender or food processor and blend until they reach a fine, flour‑like consistency.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The oats become a fine, flour-like powder.

  2. Add the ripe banana, egg white, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the oat flour.

  3. Pour in the milk and blend everything together until the batter is smooth and free of lumps; let the batter rest for 2–3 minutes so the oats can absorb the liquid.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The batter blends smooth, then thickens slightly as the oats absorb liquid.

  4. While the batter rests, preheat a non‑stick skillet or griddle over medium heat (about 350°F / 350°F) and lightly brush with a little oil.

  5. Give the batter a quick stir; if it seems too thick, add a splash more milk, or if too thin, add a bit more oat flour.

  6. Scoop ¼‑cup portions of batter onto the hot skillet, spreading gently to form even circles.

  7. Cook the pancakes for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Bubbles form and the edges look set before flipping.

  8. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a warm plate and keep them covered with foil while you finish the remaining batter.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cooked pancakes stay covered while the remaining batter cooks.

  9. Serve the pancakes stacked, drizzled with additional maple syrup or your favorite topping such as fresh fruit or yogurt.

  10. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Tips while you cook

Blend oats first
Process the oats until they become a fine, flour‑like consistency before adding any other ingredients.
Allow batter to rest
Let the blended batter sit for 2–3 minutes.
Adjust consistency before cooking
Give the rested batter a quick stir and add a splash of milk if too thick or a bit more oat flour if too thin.
Keep cooked pancakes warm
Transfer finished pancakes to a warm plate and cover with foil while you finish the remaining batter.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Pancakes, 14 ways

14 creators posted their own. Most use eggs, milk and baking powder.

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  2. balancewithnu35 min9 ingr.Only this one uses calorie-free syrup and fruit
  3. Sam Way35 min16 ingr.Only this one uses fine sea salt, buttermilk and espresso
  4. All Things Butter25 min5 ingr.Pan-fried, Blender
  5. Rob Li20 min10 ingr.Only this one uses oats, banana and maple syrup
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