Healthy 4-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
These banana oat pancakes are such a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast or brunch treat! They’re made with only 4 simple and healthy ingredients. This recipe is gluten-free, has no added sugars, and is high in fiber.

This recipe was originally published on 08.09.2018. It was updated with helpful tips, fresh images, and a how-to video on 01.22.2021.
These banana oat pancakes are made for lazy weekend morning breakfasts! They’re only 4 ingredients and SO quick and easy to make.
What’s more, they’re packed with nutrition benefits from whole-grain oats, bananas, and eggs. There’s no added sugar in these pancakes, and they’re a great source of dietary fibre! All things that make this dietitian happy 🙂
I made this recipe in a blender, but I share how you can make it without a blender in case you don’t have one. I promise both versions are SUPER easy.
These pancakes can be topped with anything you desire, but I include some topping ideas below for some inspiration. I’d love to know if you try these!
These Oatmeal Pancakes Are Only 4 Ingredients!
This is seriously the easiest pancake recipe ever! All you need to make them is:
- oats – you can use rolled/old fashioned OR quick oats*
- ripe bananas
- eggs
- baking powder
Plus a little bit of cooking oil or butter to cook them! I like using coconut oil as it adds a nice flavour to the pancakes 🙂
Oh – and toppings of course! I’ve included some of my favourite topping ideas below.
*be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need to follow a gluten-free diet.
Topping Ideas
There are so many things you can top these banana oatmeal pancakes with! Some of my favourites are:
- creamy nut butter – like peanut or almond
- chopped raw nuts – like walnuts or pecans
- fresh berries or warmed frozen berries – like this berry compote
- roasted strawberries
- chia jam
- chocolate chips – you could even add these to the pancake batter 😉
The base pancake recipe is sweetened only from bananas. If you’d like additional sweetness, feel free to add a drizzle of maple syrup!
How To Make Pancakes In A Blender
To make this with a blender, simply:
- add the oats to the blender and blend on high for 30 seconds, or until an oat flour forms
- next, add the bananas, eggs, and baking powder and blend until a smooth batter forms
- let the batter sit for 10 minutes to allow it to thicken
- then, cook the pancakes!
Vitamix Blender
I use this Vitamix almost every day. I bought it about 7 years ago and it still functions perfectly. It’s fantastic for smoothies, soups, and other meals like these blender pancakes!
How To Make Without A Blender
If you don’t have a blender, you will need to use oat flour instead of oats to make this recipe.
Simply whisk together the oat flour, bananas, eggs, and baking powder together in a large mixing bowl – then follow the previous directions!
How To Store & Reheat Pancakes
If you’d like to make a big batch of pancakes to enjoy later, you can easily store them in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Simply cover the pancakes in foil or store them in an airtight container or bag. You can quickly reheat them in the microwave.
If you’d prefer to freeze these pancakes, place a sheet of wax or parchment paper between each pancake (so they don’t freezer together), then wrap them tightly in foil or place them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Frozen pancakes will keep up to 2 months. You can reheat frozen pancakes in the microwave or in the oven.
Ingredient Nutrition Benefits
Banana Nutrition:
- a great source of fibre – one medium banana provides 3g of fibre
- high in micronutrients like:
- potassium
- vitamin C
- vitamin B6
- magnesium
Oat Nutrition:
- are a great source of dietary fibre and plant-based protein
- an excellent source of B-vitamins, like:
- thiamin
- folate
- pantothenic acid
- packed with essential minerals, like:
- manganese
- phosphorus
- magnesium
- copper
- iron
- zinc
For more detailed information about oatmeal, be sure to check out this comprehensive post all about the nutrition benefits of oatmeal!
Egg Nutrition:
- an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing our muscles, organs, skin, hair, nails, and other body tissues
- packed with a ton of important nutrients, like:
- vitamin A
- vitamin D
- vitamin E
- vitamin B12
- iron
- selenium
- choline
- the fat content in eggs can even help our bodies better absorb any fat-soluble nutrients found in the vegetables in this recipe!
More Easy, Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- Sourdough French Toast With Berry Compote
- Ginger Cinnamon Baked Pear Oatmeal
- Chewy Healthy Breakfast Cookies
- Easy Stovetop Shakshuka
- Honey Tahini Granola With Chocolate Chips
- Pineapple Baked Oatmeal
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Get the Recipe: Healthy 4-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled OR quick oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- 2 medium-large ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Coconut oil or butter (for cooking pancakes)
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender (I use a Vitamix), blend oats until it becomes a flour (takes less than a minute).
- Add bananas, eggs, and baking powder to the blender, and blend again until a smooth batter forms. Let mixture sit for about 10 mins to thicken.
- Heat skillet with oil or butter. Add about 2 spoonfuls of pancake batter per pancake, cooking for a few mins on each side. Repeat until all batter is used (recipe as written makes about 6 smaller pancakes).
- Serve pancakes and add toppings as desired. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- If you’d like to make a big batch of pancakes to enjoy later, you can easily store them in the fridge for 1-2 days. Simply cover the pancakes in foil or store them in an airtight container or bag. You can quickly reheat them in the microwave.
- If you’d prefer to freeze these pancakes, place a sheet of wax or parchment paper between each pancake (so they don’t freezer together), then wrap them tightly in foil or place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Frozen pancakes will keep up to 2 months. You can reheat frozen pancakes in the microwave or in the oven.
- creamy nut butter – like peanut or almond
- chopped raw nuts – like walnuts or pecans
- fresh berries or warmed frozen berries – like this berry compote
- roasted strawberries
- chia jam
- chocolate chips – you could even add these to the pancake batter 😉
- The base pancake recipe is sweetened only from bananas. If you’d like additional sweetness, feel free to add a drizzle of maple syrup!
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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41 Comments on “Healthy 4-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes (Gluten-Free)”
Super easy to make. Was going to make a single serving size but my husband wanted to try too. I doubled all ingredients except the banana as I only had one. Pancakes still turned out. Will be making again.
Hi Carol! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these! It’s been ages since I’ve made them, and now you’ve inspired me to do so again 🙂
What is the nutritional values like carbs, sugars, etc.
Hi Kim! I personally do not like to focus on the numbers, and rather on using wholesome and simple ingredients. Just my nutrition philosophy as a dietitian and why I choose not to share them!
Per serving it’s only 1 banana, 1 egg, a 1/4 cup of oats, and a 1/4 tsp baking powder. Plus the oil or butter you cook it in and any toppings you choose to add! If you would like to calculate the nutrition breakdown you can always enter those ingredients + your toppings into a calculator like myfitnesspal.
I hope that helps and thank you for understanding 🙂
I love this pancake. One pancake keeps me full for at least 3 hours and I feel so much more energy then before.
I have them with blueberries and ricotta cheese on top. So good !!!
I’ve been blending my bananas for 5 days and now making a batch for the next week. ❤️
Hi Kayla!
This comment makes me so happy!! So glad you’re enjoying these so much – love that you’re prepping a batch for the week and that they keep you full and satisfied :). Thank you for sharing your experience!
They were delicious. I would double the recipe next time for our family size. I made a berry compote of dark cherries, strawberries, blueberries, & cherries to go over it.
Hi Stephanie! Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m so happy to hear you enjoy these pancakes. LOVE that mixed berry compote topping – it sounds like the perfect pairing 🙂
It was just me so I made half of the recipe and added a bit of peanut butter as a topping, will definitely be making these pancakes again.
Hi Alicia,
Thank you so much for sharing! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one. If you’d like to save some time, you can always make more servings of the batter to keep in the fridge for a couple days for a quick pancake breakfast 🙂
So easy, so good and you can top it with anything!
Hi Elena,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these pancakes 🙂
These were absolutely! I added cinnamon a cap full of vanilla extract and some chia seeds. 10/10 will make again!
Hi Lys! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these! Love the addition of vanilla + chia seeds – so yummy :). Thanks so much for sharing!!
Wow, this is such an easy and delicious recipe!! Best part – the kids absolutely loved it!!
Hi Natalie,
Yay so happy to hear you and the kids enjoyed – that’s always the best sign!! Thank you so much for sharing <3
How much oat flour?
Hi Lora,
It should work with just under a 1/2 cup of oat flour! The recipe is quite flexible 🙂
Thanks so much!
Delicious and so easy! Great recipe!
Hi Meagan! Thank you so much for sharing – it’s so appreciated! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these 🙂
I saw this recipe and was like I have those lol 😀! It wasn’t as perfect but I loved !! Simple but great at the same time!!! 🤗
I’ll definitely be try more your awesome recipes ❤️❤️
Hi Sara-Gaye! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these simple pancakes. I can’t wait to hear what you try next 🙂
Delicious and so easy. I Paired with sliced bananas, chopped walnuts and maple syrup. Looking forward to making these again and pairing with some blueberry chia jam.
Hi Kelsey! Thank you so much for the review! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed these easy pancakes :). I think they will be perfect with some blueberry chia jam! Enjoy!!
I would love to know how many grams of carbs there is. I am pregnant and really watching my carb intake. Thank you.
Hi Brandi,
Thanks so much for your question and I totally understand where you’re coming from. For personal and professional reasons, I don’t typically count the nutrition breakdown of my recipes, but a rough estimate per serving is about 40 grams of carbohydrates, ~5 grams of which are fiber. Of course, this will depend on exactly how big your bananas are and can increase depending on what you serve the pancakes with.
If you’d like, you can always enter the recipe (plus your toppings) into an online nutrition calculator! Hope that helps 🙂
My whole family is in love with this recipe! It’s super easy to prepare & the end result is perfection 🙂 My hubby now makes it weekly with the addition of some cinnamon and vanilla for us all including our 4 year old and 1 year old. Thank you Carrie ❤️
Hi Mana! Thank you so much for the kind review. I’m so happy to hear you and your whole family are in love with this one :). Love the additions you’ve made too!!
I made these for breakfast this morning & they were fantastic. The pancakes came out light & fluffy. I topped mine with fresh berries & a drizzle of molasses. My hubby ate his plain right off the griddle. I’m always looking for ways to use ripe bananas, and this one fits the bill. Eating healthy is a big priority for us & taste is equally important. This recipe is a winner in both categories. Thanks Carrie!
Hi Carol! Thank you so so much for this kind review and for sharing your experience. I’m so happy to hear that both you and your husband enjoyed this one (love that he ate it straight from the griddle haha!!) All the toppings you added sound delicious and I’m so glad you’ve found a new way to use up ripe bananas!!
So good! This was so easy and the perfect recipe for me for a heatlhy, gluten-free breakfast when craving pancakes My old bananas won’t ever go to waste again! 5 Stars.
Hi Jean! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one and found a use for those old bananas!! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review 🙂
Excellent recipe.
So easy and so yummy
Hi Billur! Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this one 🙂
Didn’t say how much of each ingredient to use… Super annoying
Hi! The ingredients with measurements are fully written out in the recipe card at the bottom of the post (as on most food blogs)! You can find it at this link, or by using the “jump to recipe button”: https://www.walderwellness.com/oatmeal-banana-pancakes-with-blueberry-chia-compote/#recipe
I can’t eat eggs, has anyone tried an egg replacer? Thanks!!
Hi Vickiy! Haven’t personally tried this with an egg replacer, but I’ll leave this comment up in case anyone has any insights 🙂
Just made this. Added honey almond butter to mixture. Topped with organic maple syrup. Delicious! My daughter took one bite and responded with, ‘Mmm…. This is good!” She wanted a second serving. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Sherri! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I’m so happy to hear that both you and your daughter enjoyed this one :). The honey almond butter addition sounds so good!!