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Vegan Banana Oat Pancake Bites

Fluffy mini pancakes made with oats and banana—naturally sweet and plant-based

⏱️ Prep: 10min🍳 Cook: 15min⏰ Total: 25min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ hot
✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ dairy-free
⚠️ Contains: 🌾 Gluten

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsrolled oats(blended into flour)
  • 2ripe bananas(mashed)
  • 1 cupoat milk(or any plant milk)
  • 2 tbspmaple syrup(plus more for serving)
  • 1 tspvanilla extract
  • 1 tspbaking powder
  • 0.5 tspcinnamon
  • 1 pinchsalt
  • 1 tbspcoconut oil(for cooking)

📝 Make Ahead

Batter can be made night before and refrigerated. Pancakes can be kept warm in 200°F oven.

Instructions

  1. Blend oats in food processor until flour-like consistency
  2. Mash bananas in large bowl
  3. Add oat milk, maple syrup, and vanilla to bananas
  4. Mix in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt
  5. Heat coconut oil in non-stick pan over medium heat
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized portions into pan
  7. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden
  8. Serve warm with maple syrup drizzle

💡 Pro Tips

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Do not overmix batter. Add blueberries or chocolate chips for variation.

📜 History

Banana pancakes became a health food staple in the 2010s as plant-based eating gained popularity. The natural binding properties of banana replace eggs, while oats provide fiber and texture. This bite-sized version makes them perfect for brunch entertaining.

Also pairs well with:

champagnesparkling winecoffee liqueur