Banana Protein Pancakes
On weekends, Aaron and I have a breakfast tradition that we always look forward to throughout the week. It involves a big stack of pancakes, most often with coffee, but recently with frothy almond milk chai lattes instead. Don’t you just instantly feel a little warmer and cozier thinking about it?
My original favorite pancakes recipe is usually our go-to, and sometimes we switch it up and make apple cinnamon protein pancakes or nutmeg-spiced eggnog pancakes if it’s that time of year. For the last few months though, we’ve been all about vegan banana protein pancakes. I think what has us both hooked is how simple and wholesome they are with only seven ingredients, no added sugar, and no protein powder (we get enough of that in our smoothies).
To make them, I swap all-purpose flour for gluten-free chickpea flour, throw in a banana, and mix up a quick chia seed “egg” for naturally sweet, fluffy pancakes that pack an impressive plant-based protein punch. These banana pancakes will keep you full until lunch AND you can quickly mix up the batter in your blender to pour them straight into the pan! It’s a true five minute ordeal with very minimal dish-washing.
If you’re looking for a gluten-free, higher protein breakfast option, these 7-ingredient vegan banana pancakes are for you! They’re quick enough to make on busier weekday mornings, or they freeze really well if you’d prefer to make a batch on Sunday to enjoy throughout the week. Once frozen, just pop ’em in the toaster and you’re good to go!
Banana Protein Pancakes
Banana Protein Pancakes
Serves: 12 medium pancakes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
7 ingredient vegan banana protein pancakes! Just 5 minutes to prep and 2-3 minutes to cook. These pancakes are light, fluffy, slightly sweet, and pack in the protein thanks to chickpea flour!
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Vegan Servings: 12 medium pancakes
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins
7 ingredient vegan banana protein pancakes! Just 5 minutes to prep and 2-3 minutes to cook. These pancakes are light, fluffy, slightly sweet, and pack in the protein thanks to chickpea flour!
Instructions
- Prepare the chia egg by combining the ground chia seeds and the warm water. Set aside for 3 minutes to thicken.
- In a blender, add the prepared chia egg, non-dairy milk, banana, chickpea flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with coconut oil and pour the pancake batter (about ¼ cup at a time) onto the pan, using a spoon to gently form the batter into a round circle if necessary. Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side. You'll know the pancakes are ready to be flipped when little bubbles form and hold their shape.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes [3]
This batter will be thick and fluffy. Add a splash more non-dairy milk to thin it out if it becomes too thick as it sits.
To increase the protein even more, use organic soy milk as your non-dairy milk.
Adapted from my Favorite Vegan Pancakes recipe.
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