Banana Nut Pancakes
This healthy Banana Nut Pancakes recipe is a delicious and nutritious breakfast. These pancakes are made with spelt flour, mashed ripe bananas, and chopped nuts, which add a great texture and flavor.
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We love healthier breakfast recipes like these Banana Nut Pancakes. They are a great source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, making them a filling and satisfying meal to start your day on a healthy note. Another fave are these Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes – perfect for brunch! Check out all of our Healthy Breakfast Recipes for more inspiration.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Banana Nut Pancakes
Ingredients for this recipe
- spelt flour – this is an easily digestible ancient grain
- coconut sugar – our fave natural sugar
- baking powder – this adds the bubbles to your batter
- baking soda – makes your cakes light and fluffy
- cinnamon – adds that cozy flavor – a sprinkle of nutmeg is also nice
- fine sea salt – brings out the flavors in the ingredients
- ripe bananas – the riper they are the sweeter your pancakes will be
- coconut oil – or use melted butter!
- milk of choice – I use almond milk
- egg
- vanilla extract – brings that classic sweetness
- walnuts – any chopped nuts will work – pecans also taste delicious
Instructions
First, in a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients – spelt flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Set this bowl aside.
Next, in a separate medium bowl beat the egg with a fork, then mash in the bananas until mostly lump free. Stir in the rest of the wet ingredients to the mashed bananas.
Then, pour the banana mixture over the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Be careful not to overmix your pancake batter.
Finally, fold in the walnuts.
Next, heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low and lightly grease the pan. Spoon batter onto the warmed skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Watch for the bubbles to form on the top, then flip.
Cook them for another couple of minutes before transferring them to a plate.
Top with your favorite toppings and serve warm.
FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions
- Why are my banana pancakes mushy? Possibly the heat is too high and the cakes are cooking on the outside too fast and the middle is too soft. Cook pancakes at medium low heat to avoid mushy middles.
- Topping ideas include warm maple syrup, peanut butter, chocolate chips, extra chopped nuts, and fresh berries.
- Substitute all-purpose flour for the spelt flour if you can’t find it. We prefer the spelt as it is healthier.
More healthy breakfast recipes
- Healthy Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
- Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
- The Easiest + Fluffiest Gluten Free Pancake Recipe
- Sweet Potato Toast Recipe – Topped with Avocado and Eggs
- Healthy Coffee Cake – Gluten Free + Grain Free
- Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
**This recipe was originally posted on March 9, 2015, and updated again on March 27, 2023.**
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Banana Nut Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup spelt flour
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 small bananas
- 1 ½ tbsp coconut oil, melted but not hot
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl beat your egg with a fork, then mash in the banana until mostly lump free. Stir in the coconut oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix your pancake batter.
- Fold in the walnuts.
- Heat your skillet over medium low and lightly grease it.
- Spoon batter onto warmed skillet ( 2-3 tbsp. sized ) and cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Enjoy warm with pure maple syrup and extra chopped nuts.
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Notes
- Why are my banana pancakes mushy? Possibly the heat is too high and the cakes are cooking on the outside too fast and the middle is too soft. Cook pancakes at medium low heat to avoid mushy middles.
- Topping ideas include warm maple syrup, peanut butter, chocolate chips, extra chopped nuts, and fresh berries.
- Substitute all-purpose flour for the spelt flour if you can’t find it. We prefer the spelt as it is healthier.