• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Sweetphi logo

  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Five Ingredient Fridays
    • Reader Recreations
  • About
    • About & Contact
    • Partnerships
  • Cookbooks
  • Life
    • Love Lists
    • Catching up with the Kelnhofers
    • Travel
  • Shop
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

3 Ingredient Banana Pancakes Recipe

Aug 7, 2020 · 11 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links, please see my privacy policy for details.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This 3 ingredient banana pancakes recipe will become your favorite way to use overripe bananas. The recipe for these banana pancakes is made with whole wheat flour and only three ingredients total! It’s a healthy breakfast for kids (and the whole family).

3 Ingredient banana pancakes that everyone will love

Typically, you can find us eating eggless waffles on the regular.  They are Ben’s (my 3 year old toddler) favorite and I make them in large batches to keep in the freezer.  But lately, I’ve been making this pancake recipe instead.

The best recipe for east 3 ingredient banana pancakes

I have made these banana pancakes more times than I can count. The recipe is so easy and from one of my favorite cookbooks called Cooking That Counts (by the editors of Cooking Light).  Each recipe in the cookbook comes with serving suggestions and different toppings.The best recipe for banana pancakes with 3 ingredients

Usually, when my bananas are about to go bad, I turn to making banana bread, but I was making a lot of it and was getting a little tired of it!  Plus, I usually ended up eating pretty much the whole loaf so these banana pancakes help that little problem and they’re delicious – a pretty great alternative and way to use brown bananas.

The most delicious and kid approved banana pancakes

Much like the waffles I mentioned above, these pancakes also freeze well.  So, they are now part of our regular breakfast rotation because I can prep a lot at one time and freeze for the whole week.

The best ever banana pancakes with 3 ingredients

Another reason I love these 3 ingredient banana pancakes is because all you need to make them is:

  • 1 banana
  • 2 tbs whole wheat flour
  • 1 egg

Those simple ingredients combine to make naturally sweetened and healthy banana pancakes.  Now, I can’t claim responsibility for how much sugary syrup your kiddos dump on top, but at least the base is a good healthy place to start!

The best 3 ingredient banana pancakes that kids and adults will love

Ben could eat a whole stack of these, and often does.  These were also one of the first soft foods I fed to Freddie and Frankie (my 1 year old twins).  Easy to break up into small pieces and feed babies as they are getting used to chewing.

The most amazing and easy 3 ingredient banana pancakes

Quick tip: for a fun variety of toppings, take a peak at the notes section in the recipe card.  Everyone in our family loves these pancakes and everyone in yours will too!

Here are a few helpful things to use when making this recipe:

Next time you’re looking for an easy healthy breakfast, look no further than these 3 ingredient banana pancakes

3 ingredient banana pancakes

Banana Pancakes

This super easy recipe only uses 3 ingredients and is a great healthy breakfast for you and your kids.
4.34 from 3 votes
Print Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 3 pancakes

Equipment

  • Glass bowls
  • Whisk
  • Griddle
  • Large cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana mashed
  • 2 Tbs whole wheat flour
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten

Instructions

  • Mash the banana with a fork until smooth. Add the flour and egg; stir well with a whisk.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. (Optional to spray with cooking spray). Spoon the batter onto the skillet, using one-third of the batter for each pancake. I like to use a large cookie scoop for equal size pancakes.
  • Cook 2 minutes, or until the tops are covered with bubbles and the edges look cooked. Carefully turn the pancakes over; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.

Notes

Various topping options:
  • maple syrup
  • powdered sugar
  • fresh sliced strawberries or blueberries mixed with sugar
  • chopped toasted walnuts or pecans and honey
  • Greek yogurt mixed with honey
Recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, quadrupled depending on how many bananas you have.
Recipe from Cooking That Counts cookbook.
The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.    

Nutrition

Serving: 3pancakes | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 72mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

Related Posts

  • Banana pancakes with peach streusel topping from @Sweetphi
    Banana Pancakes with Peach Streusel Topping

    Weekends are meant for lazy mornings and delicious homemade brunch. These banana pancakes with peach…

  • Sweet potato pancakes made with sweet potato puree
    Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe

    This sweet potato pancakes recipe is made with whole wheat flour and is the perfect…

  • Tres leches banana pancakes, recipe from @sweetphi
    Tres Leches Banana Pancakes

    These tres leches banana pancakes are perfect for mornings when you want a simple homemade…

Blog Posts, Breakfast/Brunch, Five Ingredient Fridays, Recipes 3 Ingredient Banana Pancakes Recipe, cooking with kids, eating with kids

Did you make this recipe? Hashtag with us! Be sure to follow/tag @PhiliaKelnhofer and hashtag #sweetphiblog – we love to see what you’re cooking up!”

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Carly Ayer says

    January 3, 2021 at 7:31 am

    4 stars
    These pancakes were very delicious. The only negative is that they were hard to flip even though I had used a nonstick pan. The next time I make them I will definitely double the recipe! (also I used normal flour cause I didn’t have whole wheat flour but it still worked out great)

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 4, 2021 at 11:35 am

      Thank you for the feedback. So glad you liked the taste, they really are delicious. I’m so surprised to hear they stuck even with cooking spray and nonstick pan/griddle like the recipe suggests. Glad your modifications worked, thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cheri says

    October 30, 2020 at 9:36 am

    These have been one of the best things to help me in the mornings with my grandson. They’re quick, easy, nutritious and he loves them!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 1, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      I love that you make these healthy pancakes with your grandson – he’s one lucky little guy to have you 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kailyn Heiser says

    October 30, 2020 at 7:02 am

    Omg I NEED these in my breakfast rotation! They look so easy and healthy! Do your kids like them??

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 2, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      These are sooooo good (and easy!) The kids all love them! I once ordered 6 bunches of bananas (instead of 6 single bananas lol) and we used them ALL in these pancakes, they freeze really well too, so I make a big batch and then we eat however many (usually Ben eats 2-3 at a time) and then I’ll freeze the rest 🙂

      Reply
  4. Helen Becerra says

    September 13, 2020 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    Just made these this morning, so quick and easy! And so good!! Who knew delicious banana pancakes were only 5 minutes away?!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 16, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      YAY!! This makes me so happy to hear!! Thank you for sharing this amazing feedback!!

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Top 22 3 Ingredient Banana Pancakes - Best Recipes Ideas and Collections says:
    February 23, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    […] Best 3 Ingredient Banana Pancakes from 3 Ingre nt Banana Pancakes Recipe Sweetphi. Source Image: sweetphi.com. Visit this site for details: sweetphi.com […]

    Reply
  2. Catching up with the Kelnhofers-78 - Sweetphi says:
    February 6, 2021 at 9:20 am

    […] Banana pancakes […]

    Reply
  3. Catching up with the Kelnhofers-57 - Sweetphi says:
    September 12, 2020 at 5:22 am

    […] Most visited blog post: People were loving my post for three ingredient banana pancakes. […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Sweetphi - Philia Kelnhofer - food blogger head shot image

Welcome to the SweetPhi blog, I’m Phi! I live in Milwaukee, WI. I’m a busy working mom (and cookbook author x2) to boy-girl twins and a toddler.

I am all about helping make mealtime a little easier and sharing inspiration for those with a busy lifestyle!

Learn More

This Month's Most Popular

Related Posts

  • 1 Starbucks Iced Coffee Copycat Recipe
  • 2 5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
  • 3 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Pork Roast and Potatoes Recipe
  • 4 Homemade White Peppercorn Gravy
  • 5 The Best Eggless Waffles Recipe

Get the exclusive content you crave straight to your inbox.

 

Footer

Ever wondered how to season burgers without buying Ever wondered how to season burgers without buying a ginormous jar of a seasoning mix that you’ll probably never use?!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’ve got you covered with this burger seasoning mix that is savory, has a hint of sweetness, and is all-around perfection 🙌🏼
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Clickable link in profile 👉🏼 https://sweetphi.com/the-best-easy-burger-seasoning-mix/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#recipe #burgers #burgerseasoning #easyrecipe #glutenfree #homemade #mainmeals #food #healthy #healthyrecipe #cheesburger #grill #grillingtips #5ingredientrecipe #easyrecipes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#foodphotographer #instafood #instayum  #foodblogger  #foodblogeats  #sweetphiblog  #workingmom  #recipedeveloper  #grillingrecipe #burgers #fiveingredientfriday #5ingredientrecipe  #whatsfordinner  #familyrecipes #familymeals
Truth time: I’ve never really *loved* salads. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
UNTIL... I created THIS salad!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I could eat this salad every single day!!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It also packs really well for lunches, I just put the salad in one container and toppings in another!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Plus, there’s candied pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and goat cheese and all sorts of awesome toppings and homemade salad dressing 🙌🏻
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But, I gave it a not so great name so no one was finding it...so I’m re-sharing with an updated timeless name; salad with candied nuts and seeds
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Clickable link in profile or 👉🏻 https://sweetphi.com/salad-with-candied-nuts-and-or-seeds-recipe/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#salad #saladbowl #healthyfood #healthy  #glutenfree #lunch #healthyeating #healthyeats #mealprep
#foodphotographer #instafood #saladrecipe  #foodblogger  #foodblogeats #Pepitas  #foodstylist  #thekitchn  #sweetphiblog  #workingmom  #theeverygirlcooks  #theeverygirl  #milwaukeefoodphotographer  #healthyrecipes #milwaukeeblogger #sidesalad #easyrecipes #saladsofinstagram #mealprep
‼️Fun giveaway alert for a diy terrarium kit‼️
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I had so much fun making a DIY Terrarium Kit with Ben from @modernterrariumbar! 🌿
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’d like to give one of you a kit! To enter, make sure you follow me, leave a comment letting me know - are you a plant person? 🌱
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Also, weekly love list is live 👉🏻 https://sweetphi.com/love-list-36-cookbooks-and-coffee-orders/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
US residents only. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Instagram or anyone else, just me wanting to give you guys something cool.  Giveaway will be closed at 11:59 pm CST on 3/5. Good luck ❣️
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
 #giveaway #plants #terrarium #diyterrarium #instagramgiveaway #craftswithkids #kidsactivity #activitywithkids  #coffeetime #crystals #goodvibes #coffeebreak #momlife #workingmom #bosslady #lists  #pursuepretty  #sweetphiblog  #momof3 #momoftwins #twinmom #favoritethings
Here's a peak at this weeks’ meal plan menu whic Here's a peak at this weeks’ meal plan menu which I’m currently using like no other because it helps me get some meals on the table without too much thought 👀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
These free weekly meal plans include the flexibility to choose which recipes you'd like to make and to create a shopping list!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Each week includes 5 days of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, as well as a snack or dessert.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Do you meal plan or prep?
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Clickable link in profile 👉🏻 https://www.sweetphi.com/meal-plans
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#freemealplan #familymealplan #mealplanandshoppinglist #freefamilymealplan #foodiepics #yummyyummy #deliciousandhealthy #foodloversofinstagram #snackrecipes #healthyfoodie #lunchmenu #tastytasty #homemadecooking #foodpicsdaily #snacks #foodpicture #yummyfoods #smallbusinesslove #cuisines #breakfast #dinner #recipes #mealplan #mealprep #avocadotoast #mealprepideas #mealplanningideas #mealplanning #mealpreprecipes
This recipe is SO EASY to make! You simply melt c This recipe is SO EASY to make!  You simply melt chocolate and add toppings = chocolate coins. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Plus, you can use almost anything you like as a topping – even better!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Clickable link in profile 👉🏻 https://sweetphi.com/chocolate-coins-recipe/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#chocolaterecipe #sweetphiblog #5ingredients #healthyrecipe #mealprepsnack #mealprepideas #foodblogeats #5ingredientrecipe #easyrecipe #snackideas #darkchocolate #recipes #fiveingredients #snacks #snackrecipe #chocolate #chocolatecoins #kidssnacks #kidfriendly #glutenfree #easyrecipe #easysnack #glutenfreerecipes
The twins have been picking out their own outfits, The twins have been picking out their own outfits, weird pantry ingredients that turned into an amazing meal (ever heard of “knödel and more on this weeks’ Catching Up With The Kelnhofers
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
P.s.- Frankie’s cute vegetable dress is from @blackbearboutique 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👉🏻 https://sweetphi.com/catching-up-with-the-kelnhofers-81/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#cookbookauthor  #cookingwithkids #sweetphiblog  #familylife #kids #twins #lifeupdates #recipes #easyrecipes  #lifestyleblog #familyfun #twinstyle #boygirltwins #motherhood #reallife #familyof5  #twinmom #twinmomlife #boymom #girlmom #twinsofinstagram #twinstagram #twinmama #lifewithtwins #twinsandatoddler #momblogger #lifestyleblogger #milwaukeemom #knodel
Want to hear the horrible thing that happened in m Want to hear the horrible thing that happened in my house this week? 🎻 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
First, I ran out of coffee beans 😳😩😢
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Then, as I was washing dishes late at night, my French press slipped through my hands and shattered 🙀😭😫
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I just kept repeating a German phrase my mom used to say “sherben bringen Glück” which means “shards bring luck” (it’s usually applied to like porcelain- which is why plates and mugs are thrown on the ground ahead of weddings... but my mom would apply it to glass/plates/whatever broke) 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So...I’m going to go ahead and make some sweet cream, bust out my old coffee machine until the new French press arrives <-because apparently now I’m someone who makes French press coffee every morning! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’m going to drink my coffee and make my meal plan and shopping list for the week ahead (if you need some inspo the latest free meal plan and which has the ability to create a shooting list with the click of a button is live on the blog! 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
How are you spending your weekend?
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Clickable link in profile 👉🏻 https://sweetphi.com/weekly-meal-plan-3-1-3-7/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#mealplanning #coffee #coffeelover #sweetphiblog #easyrecipes #easymealideas #recipes #icedcoffee #coffeecreamer #sweetcream #breakfast #brunch 
#mealplan #mealprepsunday  #mealprepideas #freemealplan #familymeals #instayum #easyrecipes #foodphotographer #instafood #foodblogger #midwestblogger  #foodblogeats #workingmom  #theeverygirlcooks  #theeverygirl #recipedeveloper #milwaukeefoodblogger  #glutenfreerecipes
What would you dip in this pimento cheese spread f What would you dip in this pimento cheese spread first? 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❤️ crackers
🧡 veggies 
💛 fries
💚 chips 
💙 pretzels
💜 a cheeseburger <- so good
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Recipe here: https://sweetphi.com/5-ingredient-pimento-cheese-spread/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#pimentocheese #pimentos #sauce #saucerecipe #easyrecipe #secretsauce #dip #glutenfree  #burgersauce #easyrecipes #foodphotographer #foodstylist #foodblogger #milwaukeeblogger #wisconsinblogger #sweetphiblog #mealprep #glutenfreerecipe #mealpreprecipe #mealprepsunday #appetizer #appetizerrecipe
  • Recipes
  • Baby
  • Cookbook
  • Five Ingredient Fridays
  • Travel

Copyright © 2021 · SWEET PHI