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Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes for Kids

Soft, naturally sweetened banana oat pancakes made in one bowl with no added sugar. A quick, kid-friendly breakfast ready in 20 minutes and freezer-friendly for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour , or whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ripe bananas , mashed
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Nonstick skillet or griddle
  • spatula
  • 1/4-cup measuring scoop

Method
 

  1. Mix oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together mashed banana, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until mixed.
  4. Rest batter for 5 minutes.
  5. Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  6. Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
  7. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and set.
  8. Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
  9. Repeat with remaining batter.
  10. Cool slightly before serving to kids.