These banana chia pancakes are soft, naturally sweet, and perfect for meal prep or a nourishing weekend breakfast. Made with oats, ripe bananas, and chia seeds, they’re easy to make and packed with fibre to help keep you full.
Ingredients (for about 16 pancakes)
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- 150 g oats
- 3 ripe bananas
- 4 eggs
- 200 g flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup (40 g) chia seeds
- ¼ cup (80 g) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
Method
- Add the oats, bananas, eggs, flour, baking powder, chia seeds, and maple syrup to a blender and blend until smooth to form the batter.
- Heat a little olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Spoon portions of the batter into the pan to form your pancakes.
- Cook for around 1-2 minutes on the first side, until bubbles start to appear on the surface and the edges begin to set.
- Flip and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute on the other side, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favourite toppings.
Tips & Variations
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavour.
- Add a splash of milk if the batter feels too thick.
- These pancakes store well in the fridge and can also be frozen for an easy breakfast.
