Grainless Banana Pancakes Recipe
I am a bit of a cynic when it comes to certain holidays, because I think they are commercialized and focused on buying gifts for people. I now understand why my mother always asked for “no fighting” or “help around the house” in lieu of gifts for holidays like Mother’s Day. Every mother I know has a lot on her plate, of course some have more than others. But it is by far the toughest job and most fulfilling job I’ve ever had.
What do I want for Mother’s Day? No fighting and help around the house, would be nice! And if it’s not too much to ask, I would love for someone to make me a healthful breakfast. And then do the dishes afterwards. A few years ago, my husband, my two brothers-in-law and my father-in-law made Mother’s Day lunch for the ladies and the disaster that resulted in the kitchen after making three salads was, um, bananas.
So, a simple breakfast, like these delicious grain-free banana pancakes would be a dream come true. I love grain-free baked goods and pancakes. My blood sugar remains stable from the better balance of protein, fats and carbs and I stay nice and full until lunchtime. The recipe hails from my friend Nealy Fischer’s new book, “Food You Want for the Life You Crave.” The whole book is gluten-free and highly adaptable since that’s her name, The Flexible Chef!
I didn’t have time to reshoot the recipe this week, so I’m using Nealy’s images, but the pancakes turned out looking just as good! The key I find with grain-free pancakes is to make them small. Nealy recommends 3 inches and I agree. You can also add different ingredients to the batter or on top of the surface of the pancakes while they’re cooking like hemp seeds, cooked quinoa or blueberries. I’m sure my kids would love some mini chocolate chips, but these are for me, right? Hoping you all have a restful and lovely Mother’s Day, doing whatever brings you joy.
Grainless Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup almond flour I use blanched almond flour
- 1 Tablespoon flaxseeds ground
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- Unrefined virgin coconut oil for cooking pancakes
- Pure maple syrup or butter for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the eggs, almond flour, flaxseeds, vanilla, honey, cinnamon, and salt, and blend thoroughly. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over low heat (to avoid burning) with a touch of coconut oil, or light spray to the pan.
- Spoon the desired amount of batter onto the pan. (Because the batter is delicate. smaller pancakes tend to flip more easily without breaking.) Cook until the edges are firm, about 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the pancakes and cook on the other side until cooked through, 2 or 3 more minutes.
- Serve with maple syrup or butter, if desired.
6 Comments
Do you have the calories for this recipe?
Sorry, I don’t. Many of my students use My Fitness Pal to calculate calories.
These look delicious! I can’t eat eggs or almonds – are there substitutes that could work? Thanks.
Do you need the recipe to be grain-free, or are gluten-free grain flours OK? I can recommend aquafaba or flax eggs as a possible sub, but it depends on the flour that you can use.
Can i add protein powder to the mix? If so, do i need to add a liquid?
thanks and happy mothers day!
I’m not sure. I am guessing you can add a scoop of protein powder to the batter and examine the consistency once everything is mixted together. I have a feeling you might not need to add any additional liquid.