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    Home » Breakfast

    Healthy Banana Pancakes Recipe

    Published: Mar 30, 2020 · Modified: Jul 13, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 15 Comments

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    My kids can eat their weight in these Healthy Banana Pancakes. Fluffy and full of flavor, they’re great for breakfast or dinner! 152 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP
    My kids can eat their weight in these Healthy Banana Pancakes. Fluffy and full of flavor, they’re great for breakfast or dinner! 152 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP | Easy | Pancake Recipe | Fluffy | Whole Wheat | Simple #bananapancakes #wholewheatpancakes #healthypancakes #brunchrecipes #healthybreakfastideas #smartpoints #weightwatchers

    Pancakes – and especially these healthy banana pancakes - are somewhat of a sacred meal in our house, meaning that they are revered above almost any other food.

    If my husband or I come back from a run or long walk, what do we crave? Pancakes. A busy night of soccer practice and kickboxing class for the boys? Pancakes it is!

    We rotate between a few favorite recipes, but usually land on either these healthy banana pancakes, Whole Wheat Oat Pumpkin Pancakes or a giant Baked Whole Wheat Peach Pancake. Or try my Pancakes in a Mug for an easy make-ahead option that's great for busy mornings.

    Whole wheat pastry flour, ground cinnamon and baking soda in a glass bowl

    How do you make healthy banana pancakes?

    This recipe follows a basic pancake formula. Start by whisking together the dry ingredients – whole wheat pastry flour, ground flaxseed meal, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt (affiliate links).

    Next, smash the bananas with the back of a fork. They should be somewhat smooth with a few lumps. Then whisk in the eggs, maple syrup and milk. Combine this mixture with the dry ingredients.

    For cooking the pancakes, we swear by our electric griddle (affiliate link). If you don’t have an electric griddle, either a nonstick skillet or cast iron round griddle are great options.

    What makes these pancakes healthy?

    We used to be full-on white flour devotees, but over the years took baby steps to incorporate whole wheat pastry flour into the batter. Well, until I discovered my favorite my favorite whole wheat pastry flour. Then it was all whole wheat, all the time.

    For an extra dose of fiber and omegs-3s, I add ground flaxseed meal, which we keep on hand for smoothies, muffins and my husband’s massive bowls of cereal that include every nut, dried fruit and seed in the pantry. I promise that you won’t even be able to taste it in these pancakes.

    Smashing bananas with the back of a fork in a glass dish

    What to serve with banana pancakes:

    Maple syrup, of course! I beg of you – please use the real stuff, not the corn syrup concoction parading around as syrup.

    We like to top our pancakes with fresh berries and raw nuts. Or you can double down on the banana flavor by serving the pancakes with slices of banana.

    Another favorite? Peanut butter! If you’ve never spread peanut butter on your pancakes, you’re missing out. PB is particularly good on banana pancakes.

    Other healthy brunch recipes:

    Skinny Southwestern Crustless Quiche {Cookin' Canuck}
    Sweet Potato Hash with Creamy Avocado Sauce {Cookin' Canuck}
    Healthy Breakfast Tart {Mom Loves Baking}
    Spinach Omelette Crepes {Gimme Delicious}

    This banana pancake recipe is a long-time family favorite. Healthy, easy and delicious! 152 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP | Easy | Pancake Recipe | Fluffy | Whole Wheat | Simple #bananapancakes #wholewheatpancakes #healthypancakes #brunchrecipes #healthybreakfastideas #smartpoints #weightwatchers

    My kids can eat their weight in these Healthy Banana Pancakes. Fluffy and full of flavor, they’re great for breakfast or dinner! 152 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP | Easy | Pancake Recipe | Fluffy | Whole Wheat | Simple #bananapancakes #wholewheatpancakes #healthypancakes #brunchrecipes #healthybreakfastideas #smartpoints #weightwatchers

    Healthy Banana Pancakes Recipe

    My kids can eat their weight in these Healthy Banana Pancakes. Fluffy and full of flavor, they’re great for breakfast or dinner! 152 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Whole Wheat Recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 20 Pancakes
    Calories: 151.9kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
    • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 large ripe bananas
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 1 ½ cups nonfat milk
    • syrup and fruit for serving (optional)
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    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, ground flaxseed meal, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, mash the bananas with the back of a fork. Whisk in the eggs and maple syrup until smooth, then whisk in the milk.
    • Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and stir to combine.
    • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat or heat a griddle to 375 degrees F. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the griddle. When the pancakes start to bubble on top, flip them over and cook until the pancakes are cooked all the way through.
    • Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve the pancakes with fresh fruit, nuts and/or maple syrup, if desired.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Blue - Freestyle), 4 (Green), 3 (Purple)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Pancakes | Calories: 151.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.8g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 1.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 408.5mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 6.5g
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      1. gourmand

        April 04, 2020 at 10:40 am

        5 stars
        This recipe looks amazing. I am definitely going to try this recipe. I'm out to the market to buy ingredients now.

        Reply
      2. Meg

        October 14, 2016 at 2:39 pm

        Pretty good, thank u! I used a cup of oat flour, cup of wheat, added more cinnamon & used (mostly) vanilla soy milk. Kids ate them up!

        Reply
      3. Colleen (Souffle Bombay)

        May 04, 2015 at 4:03 pm

        Pancakes! I'll take 'em anyway you want to give them to me!

        Reply
      4. Carolyn

        May 04, 2015 at 10:28 am

        These would be a huge hit with my kids!

        Reply
      5. Nutmeg Nanny

        May 04, 2015 at 5:27 am

        My husband is a HUGE pancake lover. Almost every single weekend he asks me to whip up a batch. I need to give this healthy recipe a try since I'm running out of ideas on what type of pancakes I can make..haha.

        Reply
      6. Kim Beaulieu

        May 03, 2015 at 10:48 pm

        This is absolutely lovely. I am a pancake fanatic. I wish I could eat whole wheat flour. For some reason it causes issues with my illness. But I may give these a whirl for the kids. A lot of times I'll make white for me, and whole wheat for the crew. Love that first photo. Made me wish we had smellovision.

        Reply
      7. Samantha

        May 03, 2015 at 4:04 pm

        I'm a huge fan of pancakes and this recipe looks wonderful! Theres nothing like pancakes on a Sunday morning, or in your case, after a run! 😀

        Reply
      8. Heather | girlichef

        May 01, 2015 at 9:53 pm

        These sound so delicious, and I really love that they healthified a bit, as well. A satisfying breakfast for absolutely any occasion!

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      9. Martha @ A Family Feast

        May 01, 2015 at 6:25 pm

        We've gotten into eating flax meal lately and this is going on our list of recipes to try very soon! These look delicious Dara!

        Reply
        • Kristen Chang

          May 10, 2022 at 4:26 am

          Review AFTER you’ve made the recipe please! 5 stars means nothing just because the recipe sounds good people.

          Reply
      10. Lana | Never Enough Thyme

        May 01, 2015 at 3:51 pm

        We always enjoy pancakes, too, Dara. I try to come up with new combinations and flavors to keep it interesting. Really like your combination of banana, cinnamon, and whole wheat here!

        Reply
      11. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

        May 01, 2015 at 1:34 pm

        What a gorgeous stack of pancakes. I'm all about the nuts and berries on top too! So good, Dara!

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      12. Lauren Kelly Nutrition

        May 01, 2015 at 10:48 am

        These look like perfect, healthy, well balanced breakfast!

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      13. Diana M.

        May 01, 2015 at 10:07 am

        We make pancakes every Sunday morning, but have never mixed bananas into the batter. We'll be trying this for sure.

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        • Dara

          May 01, 2015 at 10:09 am

          Diana, the bananas add a really nice natural sweetness to the pancakes, without going overboard on the banana flavor. I hope you enjoy them!

          Reply

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