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Healthy Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 pancakes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Healthy Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, chia seeds, and fresh fruit, making them a nutritious and delicious breakfast option. Naturally sweetened with bananas and optional maple syrup or honey, these pancakes offer a hearty and fiber-rich start to your day. Perfect for a quick 20-minute meal that serves up to 10 people.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup milk (or milk alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional - or substitute 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder)

Fruit

  • 3/4 cup diced strawberries
  • Sliced banana and fresh sliced strawberries (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine oats, milk, chia seeds, eggs, ripe bananas, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup or protein powder if using. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Stir in Strawberries: Gently fold the diced strawberries into the batter by hand to ensure even distribution without breaking them up too much.
  3. Rest the Batter: Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb liquid and the mixture to thicken, which helps achieve a better pancake texture.
  4. Preheat Pan: Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  5. Cook Pancakes: Scoop about 2 heaping tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the hot pan, forming medium-sized circles. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges firm up and bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Serve: Serve the pancakes warm topped with additional sliced banana, fresh strawberries, and maple syrup if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water per egg) and use plant-based milk.
  • Allowing the batter to rest is key for oatmeal to soften and achieve the right texture.
  • You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen; just thaw and drain excess liquid before mixing.
  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey according to your taste preference.
  • These pancakes freeze well; store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or oven.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/healthy-strawberry-banana-oatmeal-pancakes-recipe/