I love pancakes. There is nothing quite like a stack of pancakes covered in syrup on a Sunday morning. Sadly though, they are also packed with carbs and sugars. But there is good news. You can recreate that same comfort food using healthy alternatives – even fruits and veggies. This week, I am bringing you one of my favorite breakfast recipes of all time – easy banana pancakes.
I first stumbled upon this recipe years ago when I was having digestive problems and my Gastroenterologist put me on this awful diet of meatballs seasoned only with salt, watered down grape juice and vegetables that had been cooked for hours.
As my diet progressed I was slowly allowed to add more in, which is when I found recipes for carrot and banana pancakes. At the time, I just made them with ripe bananas and eggs, or in this case, very cooked carrots and eggs. And they were so good! I’ve been hooked ever since but now add a little cinnamon and if I’m feeling gutsy, a splash of vanilla.
Now, I make them about once a month topped with honey and I tell you, I do not miss my old pancakes. Both carrots and bananas are naturally sweet so no added sugar is needed, plus you get a serving or fruit of vegetable in each meal.
Ready to try them for yourself? I thought so.
3-Ingredient Easy Banana Pancakes
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- 2 Eggs
- 1 ripe banana
- Cinnamon
- tsp of Vanilla
- honey or maple syrup (to top)
- Optional: 1 cup of cooked carrots to get those veggies in
Side note: This makes one serving so double or triple as needed
HOW TO MAKE EASY BANANA PANCAKES
- Boil 1 cup of carrots and drain. They do not need to cook long. Just long enough to be soft. Test with a fork if you are unsure.
- Add all ingredients minus the honey in blender or magic bullet and blend until smooth.
- Pour into cold pan with coconut oil and let set on low. Since they contain natural sugar they tend to burn quick which is why you must keep the burner on low, and to some degree remain patient.
- These take a while longer to cook up their regular pancakes. They also are a little trickier to hold together so I’d recommend making mini pancakes instead of one or two large ones in a pan.
- Let cook until almost done and flip to make sure either side is cooked, too.
- Top with honey or maple syrup and enjoy!Want an extra dose of veggies for breakfast? Try this green juice that will also improve your skin or try these Berry Breakfast Bars from my friend over at Happily the hicks to get some extra fruit.
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These look great! I love sneaking extra veggies into my meals.
me too! it’s how I get most of mine haha
I love pancakes too! Your healthy twist is brilliant! I bet I could even get my picky veggie eater to enjoy these.
You certainly can! You’ll have a hard time finding anyone that doesn’t like these.
Carrot pancakes? Sooo cool. I’m going to try this using flax eggs.
Ooh I love that idea!
best way to sneak in veggies- ill be making this for sure for my little ones!
These look so yummy! We’re always looking for ways to get some extra veggies in our food 😉
Yum these sound great!
YUMMO!!!! I do believe everyone in my family would love these!!! 🙂
They would they would!
i do these without carrots all the time! never thought of those!
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These look so yummy! My tummy is literally growling right now! haha. I would have never thought to put carrots in pancakes. I’ll have to try this, for sure!
I’ve never thought about using carrots!! these look so good!!!
This looks so yummy. I love pancakes, i have to try this recipe.
Looks SUPER yummy. I’ve a fan of anything banana!!
Yum! These look so good! I love that there are carrots in them!
These sound great! I love adding fruits/veggies to dishes! Also love no added sugar needed!
Yesss me too!
sounds like a great breakfast item for Easter weekend!!! I should try them with my kids!
Looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try it!
these look so tasty! I love the hidden veggies! Another way to get healthy food into our kiddos! 🙂
What a great way to sneak in some health into pancakes! Love it!
I’ll be trying this! Looks delicious!
Enjoy!
This looks so interesting and something that I’m definitely going to have to try out over Easter weekend!
I’m always on the search for new and yummy breakfast recipes, thank you for sharing I’m going to attempt to make these!
Good luck!
Yum! These look really good. I would have never thought to add carrots into pancakes, but I love carrot cake so I’m not sure why not!
Yum, definitely going to try these out!
hey, thank you so much for this… i love carrot cake, so i figure maybe carrot banana pancake wouldn’t be so bad. this looks yummy too, thanks for sharing! 😀
Not only not bad, but delicious! haha
It looks delectable! I love me some carrots and been looking to incorporate it into my meals as Ive been practicing clean eating and will definitely add this recipe~
You’ll love it!
I’ve done banana pancakes, but hadn’t thought of adding carrots…I’ll have to try these!
Consider changing your pancake recipe. Nearly any pancake recipe can be made sans sugar. I omit the sugar and substitute whole wheat pastry flour for the AP flour. Pancakes in our house are usually topped with a light drizzle of warmed maple syrup(warming thins it so my kids use less) or fresh fruit, so the pancakes are plenty sweet. That way pancakes do not have to be a “treat in your house.
Thankfully there is no added sugar!
OMG yummy, these look delish!