Easy Dairy-Free & Egg Free Banana Pancakes
Making dairy-free banana pancakes is a healthy alternative and still delicious. This vegan banana pancake recipe is a must-try!
You may think I’m bananas, but life is much batter with pancakes! Breakfast, brunch, dinner!? I can’t think of a better reason to whip up a stack of these scrumptious and fluffy dairy-free and egg-free banana pancakes.
This recipe encompasses my love for all things pancakes and bananas and truly proves that pancakes are not only for breakfast and bananas are not only for a lunchtime snack. These two are a match made in heaven, so, I present to you… a classic with a twist!
What are Banana Pancakes?
Banana pancakes are a crowd-pleasing revamp on the classic diner short stack. They are nothing short of fluffy, light, and satisfying. With the sweetness from the bananas and the warmth from the cinnamon, these banana pancakes are definitely going to be on repeat.
Banana pancakes usually include all-purpose flour, eggs, dairy milk, and refined sugar, but this particular recipe is much healthier and suitable for a plant-based diet. Rather than the typical pancake ingredients, they include oats and plant-based milk, and they don’t have any eggs or sugar in them. The fact that they include oats rather than refined flour makes these pancakes higher in fiber, which will keep your blood sugar more even until your next meal. If you are looking for eggless pancake recipes, these will fit the bill perfectly.
Similar to other pancake recipes, these banana pancakes are best served with a drizzle of maple syrup, which soaks into the pancakes as you eat them. Feel free to garnish them with some coconut whipped cream and fresh berries or other fruit as well!
Ingredients
These egg-free banana pancakes only require five ingredients to make them, and then you can choose the garnishes you would like to use. Here is what you will need to make these egg-free and dairy-free banana pancakes.
- Oats
- Soy milk or plant-based milk – such as almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk
- Banana – ripe
- Cinnamon
Baking Powder
Instructions
This egg-free banana pancakes recipe only takes 15 minutes to pull together, involving both the time to mix the batter and cook the pancakes. Here is how to make these dairy-free & egg-free banana pancakes:
- Place the oats, soy milk or plant-based milk, banana, cinnamon, and baking powder in a blender, and blend them until smooth.
- The batter should be lump-free and smooth, but if you find the mixture is too thin, you can blend an extra tablespoon of oats into the batter to thicken it up.
- Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan or griddle on low to medium heat.
- Scoop ¼ cup portions of batter into the pan or on the griddle. Allow them to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on top and then flip them and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve with maple syrup, fruit, and coconut whipped cream if desired.
Variations
Despite the perfection of these dairy-free & egg-free banana pancakes, the beauty of any fluffy pancake recipe is that they are easy to modify. Here are some ideas for how you could change up this easy pancake recipe:
- Make Banana Nut Pancakes: If you love the taste and texture of nuts in baked goods and pancakes, feel free to add some chopped walnuts or pecans to your pancake batter after you have blended it. A few nuts are great sprinkled on top for garnish as well. I recommend that you toast the nuts in the oven for the best flavor.
- Make Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes: Once you have mixed your batter, you can stir some chocolate chips into it for extra decadence. Vegan chocolate chips or dairy free chocolate chips are the best if you would like to keep these pancakes vegan, but dark chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips are all wonderful options as well, becoming gooey in the hot pancakes.
- Make Blueberry Banana Pancakes: Blueberry pancakes are a classic with bursts of berry flavor and purple color. If you are a fan of blueberry pancakes, you can mix some fresh or frozen blueberries into the pancake batter before you cook them. The blueberries will compliment the banana flavor in the pancakes perfectly.
Make Pumpkin Pancakes: For an autumnal interpretation of this pancake recipe, feel free to replace the banana with pumpkin puree instead. Pumpkin puree will lend the pancakes a beautiful orange color, making them a perfect to your autumn breakfast cuisine.
Toppings for Egg-free Banana Pancakes
In my family, everyone has their favorite toppings for their eggless banana pancakes. With that in mind, here are a few that are popular.
- Home-made fruit jams – raspberry, strawberry, or apricot are good flavors
- Nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter
- Fresh fruits like sliced mangoes and blueberries
- Toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts
- Vegan butter or coconut oil
- Whipped coconut cream or whipped cream
- Cinnamon powder
- Cocoa powder
- Caramelized bananas
Pure maple syrup
How to Store Banana Pancakes
Allow the cooked pancakes to cool completely and separate each one with a piece of parchment paper. Add to a Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 2 months or leave in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to reheat the pancakes in a Ziploc in the microwave for a few seconds or in the toaster until heated through.
What Can You Serve with Banana Pancakes?
These dairy-free banana pancakes are such a simple pretty dish and will look great on your brunch table alongside some other hearty additions like my banana bread with nuts & figs, and a dozen of these moist and delicious carrot zucchini muffins!
A great host tip is to add a few bowls with several different topping options so your guests can customize their pancakes. Make extra because these will go fast!
Nutritional Information
There are a multitude of health benefits to these dairy-free banana pancakes if prepared as directed. Here are a few you can gain by using the ingredients in this dish.
- Oats – Oats are rich in fiber, proteins, antioxidants, and other nutrients, which help in lowering the risk of diabetes and breast cancer. It also contributes to reducing heart issues and menopause symptoms.
- Soy Milk – Soy milk is a good source of protein and calcium. Soy milk helps to prevent osteoporosis while promoting stronger bones, and weight loss and helps to lower the risk of both breast and prostate cancer.
- Banana – Packed with vitamins like C, B6, manganese, fiber, and potassium, bananas are great for the heart, help regulate the bowel system, and soothe stomach ulcers.
- Cinnamon – Loaded with antioxidants, cinnamon can lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
- It’s healthy
- It’s vegan
- It’s egg-free
- It’s dairy-free
Easy Dairy-Free & Egg Free Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 cup soy milk or plant-based milk
- 1 banana , slightly ripe, peeled and halved
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Toppings: maple syrup, fresh fruits, whipped coconut cream
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and mix until fully combined. Do not overmix.
- The batter consistency should be lump-free and smooth. If it is runny, add an additional tablespoon of oats. If it is too thick, you can add a tablespoon of plant-based milk of your choice.
- Let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat a non-stick pan or griddle on low to medium heat.
- Using a ¼ cup measure, scoop the batter onto the non-stick pan or griddle and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until you see small bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes.
- Flip and cook on the opposite side for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Ensure the heat is not too high or else the outside of the pancakes will get brown without cooking the inside fully.
- Serve with maple syrup, fruits, and/or whipped coconut cream on top. Enjoy!
Pro Tips & Meal Prep Ideas
- If your pancakes are a little undone on the inside, reduce the heat and cook for an additional minute or so.
- If your batter is too runny, in small increments add a bit more oats until you have the right consistency.
- If your batter is too thick, in small increments, add a bit more soy or plant-based milk.
- If you are using a griddle, try adding a pat of vegan butter to ensure your pancakes don’t stick.
- These pancakes can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds in a Ziploc bag.
- Here are a few sweet topping ideas that will make you drool! Sliced strawberries and granola, caramelized bananas and sea salt, fresh berries, jams, or nut butters.
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FAQ
Yes, these yummy pancakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Be sure to allow time for them to cool fully before separating each with parchment before freezing.
Taking the time to do this will ensure that the pancakes will reheat to their original texture when heated.
No, these vegan pancakes are not gluten-free because the rolled oats used are not gluten-free. But you can easily substitute with gluten-free oats, all-purpose gluten-free flour, or rice flour in this recipe.
These delicious pancakes can easily become soy-free if you opt to use plant-based milk like almond, cashew, or rice milk instead of soy milk.
Using only natural sugars from the banana, these dairy and egg-free banana pancakes contain no added sugars.
While these banana pancakes are nutritious as they are, you can add a few ingredients to amplify their nutrition even further. A few ingredients that would be great mixed into the batter are hemp hearts, flax seeds, chia seeds, or shredded coconut.
When cooking your vegan banana pancakes, you should make sure the pan or griddle isn’t too hot to ensure that the pancakes become golden while cooking through. Cooking over medium to medium-low heat is best as it will ensure that the pancakes don’t burn while they are cooking through. You will know the pancakes are ready to flip when they start bubbling on top and are golden around their edges. Then, once they are flipped, they should only need another minute or two to become golden brown on the other side.
Related
For more breakfast inspiration, try these recipes:
- Easy 25 Minute Gluten Free Granola
- Apple Cinnamon & Walnut Oatmeal
- Savory Vegan + GF Chickpea Pancakes
Before I leave you, why did the banana go out with a prune? It couldn’t find a date. Ha! Happy Cooking!
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SK
The best. Easy and healthy. And everyone loved it. I will be making them again.