Start your day with a stack of these delightful Cinnamon-Swirled Banana Oatmeal Pancakes, where every bite is a perfect blend of flavor and texture. The combination of ripe bananas and warming cinnamon creates a cozy and delicious pancake that will leave you wanting more.
To elevate your breakfast experience, we finish these pancakes with a luxurious toasted walnut maple drizzle. Not only does it add a rich, nutty flavor, but it also gives a lovely glossy finish that makes the pancakes irresistibly appealing. These pancakes are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are a feast for the eyes!
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Blend rolled oats until they become a fine flour.
- In a bowl, mix the oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together.
- In another bowl, combine mashed banana, eggs, milk, and maple syrup, then mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet; swirl in some cinnamon for the swirl effect before flipping.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- While pancakes are cooking, toast walnuts in a dry skillet over low heat until fragrant, then combine with maple syrup.
- Serve pancakes warm, drizzled with the toasted walnut maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor: Try browning the butter before adding it to the pancake batter.
For the best texture, make sure your bananas are very ripe; the natural sweetness will enhance the flavor of the pancakes. If you want to make these pancakes vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water) and use plant-based milk.
Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the toaster or microwave. You can also freeze them for longer storage—just separate each pancake with parchment paper before freezing to prevent sticking.