Banana Oat Pancake Recipe with Walnuts

If you want to enjoy pancakes with a twist, I’ve got the perfect banana oat pancakes for you to try. I developed this recipe to be the perfect blend of good-for-you ingredients and indulgence, so you can enjoy pancakes while reaching your goals.

Storing and reheating

• Store: These banana pancakes are perfect for breakfast meal prep. Once they’ve cooled to room temperature, transfer them to an airtight container and pop them in the fridge for 3-4 days.
• Freeze: You’ll want to freeze them individually so they don’t stick to each other and freeze in a clump. To do this, lay them out on a parchment paper-lined baking tray in a single layer. Then, once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-proof container and store for up to three months. Simply put them in the fridge to thaw overnight, then reheat them a day before you want to serve.
• Reheat: Warm them up in a skillet, heating them for a few minutes on each side. You can also put them in the microwave for a quick and easy option.

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Banana Oat Pancake Recipe with Walnuts

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 30 minutes mins

Total: 40 minutes mins

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My family can’t get enough of these banana oat pancakes—they’re fluffy, nutty, and full of flavor. Topped with caramelized bananas, they make our mornings feel extra special!

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Ingredients

Walnut Banana Protein Pancakes

• ▢ 1 ½ cups quick oats
• ▢ 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ▢ ¼ cup collagen powder (see notes)
• ▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ 2 medium bananas (chopped)
• ▢ 1 ½ cups milk
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ▢ Butter or neutral-flavored oil (for the pan – see notes)
• ▢ Maple syrup (to serve)

If you want to fancy up your pancakes, add these extras

Caramelized Bananas

• ▢ 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• ▢ 1 banana (sliced)

Candied Walnuts

• ▢ ½ cup walnuts
• ▢ 2 tablespoons honey
• ▢ 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions 

• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the oats, flour, collagen powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  1 ½ cups quick oats, ¼ cup collagen powder, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup whole wheat flour
  
• In a large bowl, mash the bananas and then stir in the milk and eggs.
  2 medium bananas, 1 ½ cups milk, 2 large eggs
  
• Add the dry ingredients and the walnuts and stir just until it comes together. Do not over mix.
  ½ cup chopped walnuts
  
• Heat a small amount of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add ¼ cup of the batter to the pan and let the pancake cook for 4-5 minutes, until it appears mostly dry on the sides and a few bubbles form on top. Flip the pancake over and cook it for 2 minutes on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter, buttering the pan between each pancake.
  Butter or neutral-flavored oil
  
• Serve the banana protein pancakes either on their own or with the caramelized bananas, candied walnuts, and some maple syrup on top.
  Maple syrup
  

To make the optional toppings

• While the pancakes are cooking, make the caramelized bananas and candied walnuts. Heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the banana slices and let them cook undisturbed for 1 minute. When they are caramelized on one side, remove them from the pan and place them on a piece of parchment paper, caramelized side facing up.
  1 banana, 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  
• In the same pan, add the walnuts, honey, and coconut oil. Bring to a boil and let it continue to boil while stirring frequently until the honey starts to brown. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and spread the walnuts out in a single layer on the parchment paper with the bananas.
  ½ cup walnuts, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  

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Notes

If you don’t have a non-stick pan, use butter when you’re cooking these to prevent them from sticking to the pan.

We like using collagen powder in these pancakes as it gives them a big boost in protein without adding any flavor. This recipe was tested with our favorite collagen powder, Vital Proteins. If you prefer a different kind of protein powder, you can use that instead. Just make sure that you like the flavor as you will taste it in the pancakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pancake without optional toppings, Calories: 164kcal (8%), Carbohydrates: 21g (7%), Protein: 10g (20%), Fat: 5g (8%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 32mg (11%), Sodium: 242mg (11%), Potassium: 224mg (6%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 118IU (2%), Vitamin C: 2mg (2%), Calcium: 116mg (12%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Banana oat pancake recipe tips

These pancakes are versatile and simple – here are some tips to keep in mind:

• The batter will look quite chunky when you pour it into the pan. Don’t worry, it will bind together.
• Just like with regular pancakes, you want the middle to look bubbly and start to dry before you flip them. It’s a little harder to tell when these guys are ready to flip, as they’re not as smooth as a regular pancake. See that the top begins to dry and turn matte before you flip them.
• You can switch up the nuts or use a combination of them. I really like using pecans, too.
• If you don’t have a griddle, you can use a few frying pans to cook several pancakes at the same time if you’d like.
• The recipe is very forgiving – we often make it without measuring cups and it always comes out great.

Banana pancake toppings to try

You can’t go wrong with stacking some pancakes on top of each other, then drizzling with maple syrup and digging in. I often top my pancakes with a spoonful of yogurt before the syrup. And if I want to get a tiny bit fancy, I’ll boil some mixed frozen fruit with a little syrup and call it compote. It’s a great way to reduce the sugar and add some fruit to breakfast.

You can also try serving these pancakes with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or a dollop of coconut whipped cream.

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