We made it to Friday! I have about an hour left to enjoy the snow (from the window) because it’s going to hit 55-degrees today! And Sunday? 64! Seriously, weather, make up your mind! I’m OK with it though because walking the dogs in warmer weather is so much more enjoyable. 🙂
Yesterday morning, I decided to make my favorite pancake recipe. These pancakes are healthy, paleo-friendly, Whole30 approved, grain free, gluten free, dairy free, and made without any refined sugar. Sometimes, I’ll make a giant batch of these and leave them in my fridge to eat throughout the week. I pop them into the toaster oven, and they come out perfect. 🥞
I made a big stack of these before heading out on a cold winter walk with the dogs. I did pack hot tea, too! 🙂 I love to use blueberries, but you can use any fruit or fillings you want. Peaches, pears, chocolate chips, cranberries, and apples are great ingredients to throw into these pancakes as well.
What I love about the banana-egg pancake is that they are high fiber and high protein! They are a perfect breakfast option in my opinion. Most pcankes don’t have protein, but these have 20 grams of protein for the whole stack! You could even add your own protein powder to add more. I like to have eggs on the side, too!
All you need is: 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, (1 egg white + 2 whole eggs), one large banana, two tablespoons coconut flour, and your choice of filling! If you do not have coconut flour, you can replace it with protein powder, almond flour, gluten-free flour, or any flour type you want! The flour helps the pancakes flip better, and fluff up a bit! You don’t even have to use flour; it just tastes better with a little more substance. The reason I choose coconut flour is that it’s a bit drier!
Mash the banana with a fork, and add the eggs! I highly recommend using a SUPER-ripe banana to make it naturally sweeter.
Add the vanilla, and mix all the ingredients (minus the fillings) until clump free! Some people use the blender on a pulse to get the perfect texture. Sometimes, I’ll add cinnamon, cocoa powder, nutmeg, or other fun spices to change it up.
Mix in the flour!
Heat a pan to medium-high and spray the pan, so the pancake does not stick. Non-stick pans are ideal for these! Pour a little into the pan and cook each side for about two minutes. Add in your fillings after 20 seconds. You can always use the spatula to peek underneath to see if the pancake is ready to flip.
Plate & enjoy! I always use a drizzle of maple syrup on top. What’s a pancake without syrup?
Banana-Egg Pancakes (With Blueberries & Coconut Flour)
Ingredients
- 1 Large Banana (extra-ripe)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Large Egg White (optional)
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
- 2 Tbsps Coconut Flour
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Blueberries
Instructions
- Mash up the bananas with a fork.
- Mix the mashed bananas, egg, coconut flour, and vanilla together.
- Heat a greased pan to medium-high.
- Cook each side of the pancake for about one minute on each side. (add toppings 20 seconds after pouring)
Questions for you! 🥞
- Do you like a sweet or savory breakfast?
- Blueberries or chocolate chips?
- Syrup or no syrup?
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Oh wow, so excited to try this recipe. Thanks for the nutrition information too! 🙂
I don’t have a particular preference for sweet or savoury breakfasts, but I always like my pancakes sweet. With chocolate. And with syrup! 😉
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Charmaine! I hope you enjoy! & yes yes yes to syrup! xo
Livia says
These look great! Taralynn, I’m loving all of your blogs lately. It’s been a real treat this week!
Taralynn McNitt says
That is so sweet of you! Thank you!
Lisette says
That sounds really tasty! I’m in the middle of making my grocery list for the week. Maybe I’ll make these! Yumm!!
Taralynn McNitt says
They are so easy to make, and most of the time you’ll already have ingredients on hand!
Traci says
I love this recipe! I do a similar one that’s always my go-to for a quick and easy breakfast (and I used it ALL the time time when I did the W30!) I just throw in: 1 banana, 2 eggs, and 1/4 cup almond flour into my stand mixer, mix and cook in coconut oil! I def want to try adding in the vanilla extract for a little added sweetness. Thinking I might make a big batch of these this weekend for quick breakfasts next week! Thanks for sharing! And for your ?s:
1. sweet AND savory – I love pancakes + bacon or chicken sausage!
2. blueberries 🙂
3. ALWAYS syrup!
Taralynn McNitt says
Hi, Traci!
That sounds amazing! I’ll have to try that out!
YES to ALLLLL of your answers!!!
Danielle says
If you have a nutri bullet, I would suggest using that for mixing (a blender works fine, the nutri bullet is just easier to clean). I make these all the time when I want breakfast comfort food without it weighing me down but mine are simpler – 1 banana, 1 egg, pinch of cinnamon & splash of vanilla for flavor, and maybe 1/2 a teaspoon or so of baking soda (makes them fluffy like real pancakes) – I get about 3 decently sized pancakes out of that.
Taralynn McNitt says
Always helpful to use the blender! 😀 Baking soda is a great idea!
Danielle says
Whoops, just saw you suggested a blender! Ha, I need to read the whole thing before I comment.
Taralynn McNitt says
Lol! 😀
Linda @ the Fitty says
YES TO THE SYRUP! And maybe I’ll squish in a chicken inbetween my two pancakes for pancakes and chicken instead of waffles and chicken (yes, it’s a thing!)
Taralynn McNitt says
I think that sounds good! 😀
Kenzie says
These look great. I love adding chocolate chips in my pancakes!
Taralynn McNitt says
Yum!!
Lyndsey says
Could this post get anymore prettier?
Taralynn McNitt says
Awwwww! Thank you, Lyndsey!!!
P. says
Loving your recipes lately! I made the banana-egg pancakes almost every day on my Whole30 journey.
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, P.!
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Taralynn McNitt says
I do not like Arie! UGH!!!
My fave is Becca K!
Kelsey says
This blog made me happy. I know it was just a recipe posts, but it was very artsy! I don’t know what I’d do without your blog.
Taralynn McNitt says
That just made my day!
Thank you, Kelsey!!!!
Brooklyn says
I prefer a savory breakfast on weekends, but during the weekdays oatmeal is my go-to!
I go through phases of pancakes though 🙂
http://www.justbeingbrooklyn.com
Taralynn McNitt says
I go through phases too! 😀
Noel says
These look delish!! Just an FYI for anyone doing a Whole30, any foods resembling unapproved foods – even made with compliant ingredients, aren’t compliant but they are perfect for after!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Noel!
Sara says
These look so good! I love love making pancakes on Sunday and eating them on weekday mornings. Have you ever tried Kodak cakes? They make high protein pancake mix and I’m obsessed. http://www.kodiakcakes.com
Taralynn McNitt says
I have!!
Patricia L says
These sound great for my non-vegan family! I’ll definitely give them a try. I like sweet breakfast most of the time. I’ve eaten pancakes everyday this week…
1 banana
1 cup oats
1/2 cup water
tsp vanilla
.5 tsp baking powder
Mix in the blender and cook on medium heat. They taste just like banana muffins! I use 1 TBS of pure maple syrup on top.
Taralynn McNitt says
Sounds delicious!
Natalija says
Loved the recipe, simple yet gorgeous. Will definitely be making again and again. Thank you!
sweet or savoury breakfast? Depends on the mood and weather-the colder and rainier it is the more I want warm and comforting yet nutritious while during those rare warm months of British year I can go with a bit of chopped fruit and a coffee.
Blueberries or chocolate chips? Blueberries,raspberries and raw cocoa nibs! 🙂
Syrup or no syrup? No syrup,but a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Natalija!
I can totally agree with you on the seasonal foods!
Ok that sounds amazing! I’ll add raw cocoa nibs next time!!
xo
Kyla Woelfle says
Yum!! These sound and look delicious!! I definitely will try this nice & easy recipe out! Thanks for another awesome post!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Kyla!
Claudia Alvarado says
Omg I need to try this! I made banana and eggs pancakes once, but they ended up being too mushy and chewy, not pancake like at all. I bet adding coconut flour will totally help!
Taralynn McNitt says
Yes! It binds it together well!
Susie @ Mile High Dreamers says
YUM! These look perfect. I love how few ingredients they have in them too. And the addition of flour is so helpful. I’ve tried to make protein pancakes before that were a HOT mess, but these look like the recipe works way better than the one I was trying!
I’m a sweet AND savory person! I’ll always order a savory dish with a yummy pancake on the side and it’s perfection.
I love chocolate chips, but blueberries make me think of my childhood :). And I’m a no syrup girl! Unless I’m really going all in haha. Then, all bets are off!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Susie!!
I agree with the sweet and savory! I actually like when I get syrup on my eggs and bacon!! 😀
Meghan says
Can’t wait to make these this weekend! I was looking for something like this last weekend, definitely should have checked your blog haha. I tried making banana protein waffles..they were a disaster! I like sweet and savory together. And definitely syrup, I even put a little on my eggs and bacon sometimes!
Taralynn McNitt says
I hope you enjoy, Meghan!!
Banana protein waffles can turn out, but make sure to add some sort of almond or coconut flour! SYRUP WAS MADE FOR EGGS AND BACON! AND SAUSAGE!
marti @fitwithheart says
yum!! this is the breakfast i’ve been stuck on for a LONG time!
shakeology/protein pancakes!!
1 scoop shakeology or other protein powder might work too! (about 30 grams)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 egg whites
a few splashes of non dairy milk
cinnamon
stir it all together and cook low and slow 🙂 – and then i top with some sf maple syrup and ALMOND butter! and along side an omlette!!!
Anaïs says
Perfect sunday pancakes!
Thanks for your recipes and to be such an inspiration during all those years. (Sorry for my bad english, I’m french :))
Taralynn McNitt says
You have beautiful English! xo
Thank you for the sweet words.