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    Home » By Meal » Breakfast

    Published: December 3, 2022

    Healthy Chunky Monkey Banana Pancakes

    5 from 35 votes
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    healthy oat flour chunky monkey banana pancakes

    These are the fluffiest and easiest healthy oat flour chunky monkey banana pancakes! They are naturally sweet, made in a blender, and call for 6 simple ingredients like rolled oats, banana, almond milk, and cinnamon. The perfect healthy and gluten-free breakfast!

    oat flour healthy banana panckes

    The best ever banana oat flour pancakes

    Pancakes are my favorite breakfast! I love these protein oatmeal pancakes (ranked #1 on Google) and these 3 ingredient banana oat pancakes (also #1 on Google). But, these healthy chunky monkey banana pancakes are for all my pancake lovers who want a fun and delicious new pancake recipe.

    I am drooling writing this blog post right now! These chunky monkey banana pancakes are insanely delicious. They are so easy to make and call for simple ingredients like oats, a banana, an egg, any type of milk, and cinnamon. They have the softest and fluffiest texture with crisp, buttery edges.

    The best part about these extra-fluffy banana pancakes is that they are made healthier with oat flour. You can make your own oat flour with rolled oats in a blender or use store-bought oat flour. I left instructions on how to do both below.

    I make these chunky monkey banana pancakes at least once a week. They are perfect for weekend breakfast, or you can meal prep them for quick weekday, on-the-go meals. I cannot wait to hear what you think!

    What makes these banana pancakes healthy?

    These fluffy oat flour chunky monkey banana pancakes are healthy and delicious! This recipe has NO preservatives, NO added sugars, and NO random ingredients. Here are four ways I made these pancakes healthier for you:

    1. Bananas for natural sweetness. There are no refined sugars in this banana pancake recipe. Remember to use extra brown and spotty bananas for extra sweetness; it’s natural sugar!
    2. No oil or butter. There is no oil in these healthy banana pancakes. They are super soft and fluffy.
    3. Dairy-free & gluten-gree. These chunky monkey banana pancakes are made dairy-free with almond or oat milk and gluten-free with oat flour.
    4. Oat flour to boost fiber. We turn rolled oats into oat flour, which is a great unprocessed and healthy flour alternative. There is no all-purpose flour in these banana pancakes!
    stack of healthy oat flour chunky monkey banana pancakes with maple syrup on top and banana slices

    Ingredients & subsitutions

    You need 6 simple and healthy ingredients, plus optional mix-ins, for these oat flour chunky monkey banana pancakes. This recipe is healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Here is a list of everything you need so you are prepared:

    • Banana: First up, grab a super spotty banana. The browner the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful these chunky monkey pancakes are!
    • Egg: You only need 1 egg for this pancake recipe. It helps make these oat flour pancakes extra fluffy and binds them together.
    • Milk: I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk because it is dairy-free and has a nice nutty flavor, but you can use any milk you want! Oat milk, cow’s milk, skim milk, and cashew milk work too.
    • Vanilla Extract: For the best flavor.
    • Rolled Oats: This pancake recipe is made with oat flour. We’ll blend old-fashion rolled oats into homemade oat flour to make these healthy banana pancakes. It makes these pancakes gluten-free too. You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats, but don’t use steel-cut oats.
    • Cinnamon: We love adding ground cinnamon to these chunky monkey pancakes for some extra flavor.
    • Baking Powder: This helps these fluffy pancakes rise. Baking powder is not the same as baking soda.
    • Mix-Ins: I added chocolate chips and walnuts to these healthy chunky monkey banana pancakes.

    Kitchen tools required

    Here is a list of kitchen utensils you will need to make this easy healthy banana pancake recipe.

    • High-Speed Blender
    • Large Nonstick Pan
    • Spatula
    • Measuring Tools: 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, and 1/2 cup.
    all ingredient in small bowls labeled

    How to make healthy chunky monkey banana pancakes

    Healthy chunky monkey banana pancakes only take 15 minutes to make! Here are super detailed step-by-step instructions with pictures for visual reference so any level cook can make them. The full recipe and ingredient measurements are at the bottom of this page in the recipe card.

    Step 1:

    First, add all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high for 20 – 30 seconds until fully combined. Let the batter sit for 3 – 5 minutes (to thicken).

    ingredients in blender before blending

    Step 2:

    Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Lightly butter or oil the pan with nonstick spray.

    Step 3:

    Then, pour about 1/4 – 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot pan. Top each pancake with a sprinkle of chocolate chips and walnuts. Cook for about 2 – 3 minutes until the pancakes puff up and the edges are crispy and firm up.

    Tip: Since oat flour is denser than all-purpose flour, bubbles will not form on the tops of the pancakes. To check if they are ready to flip, gently lift them with a spatula to see if the bottoms are browning. If you find pancakes browning too quickly, you need to lower the heat.

    Step 4:

    Finally, gently flip and cook the other side for about 1 – 2 minutes. Don’t overcook them.

    Then, serve immediately with banana slices, extra chocolate chips, walnuts, maple syrup, or honey!

    oat flour pancake batter in blender after blending

    How to make these oat flour pancakes without a blender:

    If you don’t have a blender, no problem! You can make these pancakes in a mixing bowl too. Here are step-by-step instructions:

    1. Mash your banana in a mixing bowl.
    2. Whisk in the egg, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
    3. Add 1/2 cup of oat flour (store-bought or homemade) and baking powder.
    4. Let the batter sit to thicken & cook the pancakes as directed in the instructions.

    Topping ideas:

    The sky is the limit when it comes to what to top these healthy banana pancakes with. Here are a few ideas:

    • Banana slices
    • Maple syrup
    • Chocolate chips
    • Walnuts
    • Pecans
    • Chocolate shavings
    • Honey
    • Whipped cream
    • Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt
    • Fresh berries
    cooking chocolate chip walnut banana pancakes in pan

    Expert tips for fluffy oat flour banana pancakes

    I love fluffy pancakes, but oat flour tends to be dense. Don’t worry! Here are my tips and tricks for making the best, fluffiest, and softest oat-flour pancakes:

    Let the batter sit to thicken. This is my #1 tip for oat flour pancakes. Oat flour needs to sit for 5 minutes to soak up all the liquid and wet ingredients. If you skip this step, the batter will be loose, and your pancakes will be flat.

    Make sure your baking powder is not expired. If your baking powder is expired, the oat flour pancakes will not rise. Also, baking powder and baking soda are not the same things! Don’t use baking soda.

    Add pancake batter to a fully heated pan. Ensure your pan is hot before adding the pancake batter, or else the edges will not get crispy, and the pancakes will not be as fluffy.

    pouring syrup on top of healthy oat flour chunky monkey banana pancakes

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why are these pancakes called chunky monkey?

    Chunky monkey is a classic Ben & Jerry’s banana ice cream flavor with fudge chunks and walnuts. I decided to call these pancakes chunky money banana pancakes because they are banana flavored, and we add chocolate chips and walnuts!

    What do chunky monkey banana pancakes taste like?

    Chunky monkey banana pancakes taste like classic cinnamon banana pancakes and banana baked oatmeal. They have chocolate and walnuts, too, which give them a sweet and nutty flavor.

    Can I use quick oats?

    Yes, you can use rolled oats or quick oats for these oat flour banana pancakes since we blend all the ingredients together before cooking.

    Can I make this recipe vegan?

    You can make these healthy banana pancakes vegan by substituting the egg with one flax egg. Make sure to let the batter sit for 5 minutes to thicken as directed in the original instructions.

    What if I don’t have a blender?

    You can also use a food processor or Nutribullet to blend the batter. If you don’t have any type of blender, you can make these pancakes in a mixing bowl. I left instructions on how to do this in the recipe card and above in my blog post.

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes! You can easily double or triple this recipe.

    Are they gluten-free?

    Yes, these healthy banana pancakes are gluten-free. Just make sure you use gluten-free certified rolled oats.

    Can I freeze them?

    Yes, you can freeze these banana pancakes for meal prep. Simply make the pancakes as directed, let them cool, then loosely wrap them in plastic wrap, place them in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze them for up to 3 months.

    How to store and reheat:

    Storing: If you have leftovers, store the oat flour pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Reheating: For best results, reheat them in the microwave for 30 – 90 seconds until warm.

    healthy oat flour chunky monkey banana pancakes

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    Did you make this recipe?

    If you make this recipe, be sure to comment and rate it down below. Also, don’t forget to tag me @healthfulblondie on Instagram and use the hashtag #healthfulblondie so I can see your delicious creation and share it with my followers!

    healthy oat flour chunky monkey banana pancakes

    Healthy Chunky Monkey Banana Pancakes

    These are the fluffiest and easiest healthy oat flour chunky monkey banana pancakes! They are naturally sweet, made in a blender, and call for 6 simple ingredients like rolled oats, banana, almond milk, and cinnamon. The perfect healthy and gluten-free breakfast!
    5 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Serving 2 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 large egg
    • 1 medium spotty banana, with lots of brown spots = sweeter
    • 2 tbsp almond milk or oat milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ⅔ cup rolled oats
    • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp cinnamon, optional but I LOVE it
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips, or chunks
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts, leave off if you are nut-free

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high for 20 – 30 seconds until fully combined. Let the batter sit for 3 – 5 minutes (to thicken).
    • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Lightly butter or oil the pan with non-stick spray.
    • Pour about 1/4 – 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot pan. Top each pancake with a sprinkle of chocolate chips and/or walnuts. Cook for about 2 – 3 minutes until the pancakes puff up and the edges are crispy and firm up. Since oat flour is denser than all-purpose flour, bubbles will not form on the tops of the pancakes. To check if they are ready to flip, gently lift them with a spatula to see if the bottoms are browning. If you find that pancakes are browning too quickly, then you need to lower the heat.
    • Gently flip and cook the other side for about 1 – 2 minutes. Don’t overcook them.
    • Serve immediately with banana slices, extra chocolate chips, walnuts, maple syrup, or honey!

    Notes

    Almond Milk: Substitute almond milk for any nut milk or regular milk; cashew, oat, and 2% work well.
    Rolled Oats: You can substitute with quick oats but don’t substitute with steal-cut oats.
    Make them Vegan: You can make these healthy banana pancakes vegan by substituting the egg with one flax egg. Make sure to let the batter sit for 5 minutes to thicken as directed in the original instructions.
    No Blender Instructions:
    1. Mash your banana in a mixing bowl.
    2. Whisk in the egg, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
    3. Add 1/2 cup of oat flour (store-bought or homemade) and baking powder.
    4. Let the batter sit to thicken & cook the pancakes as directed in the instructions.
     
    Storing: If you have leftovers, store the oat flour pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    Freezing: Simply make the pancakes as directed, let them cool, then loosely wrap them in plastic wrap, place them in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze them for up to 3 months.
    Reheating: For best results, reheat them in the microwave for 30 – 90 seconds until warm.
    The nutritional information below is calculated with all the ingredients except walnuts. It includes regular milk chocolate chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 3mg
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
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    Comments

    1. Allison H says

      February 13, 2021 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Holy cow!! These were so fluffy and yummy. Really solid pancake recipe!

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        February 19, 2021 at 4:05 pm

        I couldn’t agree with you more, Allison! I am totally in love with these fluffy pancakes!

        Reply
    2. Kate Ferroni says

      February 13, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      Honestly tastes like banana bread – wow! Really yummy.

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        February 19, 2021 at 4:05 pm

        YAY!!! So happy to hear this Kate.

        Reply
    3. Sheila Creech says

      February 14, 2021 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      These were SO good! Literally banana bread in a pancake! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        February 19, 2021 at 4:06 pm

        Sheila, thanks for your awesome review! I absolutely love this recipe too!!

        Reply
    4. Denise Agostino says

      February 15, 2021 at 8:01 am

      Delicious!! Perfect consistency. Didn’t even need to add syrup. Will make again and freeze for a quick on the go breakfast.

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        February 19, 2021 at 4:12 pm

        Denise, YAY! I am so glad you loved this recipe. It is my favorite too. Love the idea to freeze them 🙂

        Reply
    5. Norma Fix says

      February 15, 2021 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I made this yesterday and omg it was really good and fluffy! I added an ube/purple/taro extract…. sooo good!!!

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        February 19, 2021 at 4:12 pm

        Norma, that is an awesome addition! Thanks so much for your amazing review 🙂

        Reply
    6. Maxine says

      February 15, 2021 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      SOOOO GOOOD! I cannot stress how amazing this are. Can’t believe there is no sugar added. They are perfect.

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        February 19, 2021 at 4:12 pm

        YAY!! Love that you love this recipe 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kelly Waller says

      February 16, 2021 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      Best pancake recipe ever. It is my 4th time making them and it is better every time! This is going to be a staple in my diet now. Thanks Tati!

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        February 19, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        BEST COMMENT EVER!! Thank you so much 🙂

        Reply
    8. Marry Anne says

      February 17, 2021 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! So good. They were fluffy and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I doubled the recipe for my family and it worked out great. I did not double the baking powder and I served with some honey!

      Reply
    9. Ani Rajanandan says

      February 17, 2021 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      These pancakes were so so good and incredibly fluffy! Will definitely make again!

      Reply
    10. Nathalie says

      February 17, 2021 at 10:19 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this recipe, it was easy to make and soooo delicious😋❤️!!

      Reply
    11. Christina says

      February 27, 2021 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      these pancakes are absolutely AMAZING! as a student, i really appreciated how easy, quick, (and healthy) the recipe was! the pancakes were extremely fluffy, naturally sweet, and honestly the best pancakes i have ever tasted. thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        March 03, 2021 at 10:59 am

        SO HAPPY TO HEAR THIS, Christina! Thank you for your amazing review.

        Reply
    12. Sandra says

      March 06, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      They were super easy and so yummy – without cane sugar. Perfect ! My new favourite pancake recipe.

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        March 13, 2021 at 3:27 pm

        Sandra, so so so excited to hear this! These are my favorite pancakes too 🙂

        Reply
    13. Sumika says

      March 15, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! They were so fluffy, easy to make, and yummy also healthy 🤤❤️ The best pancake recipe ever!!

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        March 28, 2021 at 5:55 pm

        I am so happy to hear this!!! Thank you for your kind review.

        Reply
    14. Katie says

      March 23, 2021 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      SO SO SO GOOOOOOOOD!!!!!! My favorite pancake recipe ever. I make it almost three times a week now.

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        March 28, 2021 at 6:08 pm

        STOPPP!! So excited to hear this Katie 🙂

        Reply
    15. Maddie says

      May 16, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Was amazing! Great alternative to oatmeal in the morning if you want to change it up

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        May 21, 2021 at 6:55 am

        Too kind of you Maddie!!!

        Reply
    16. Audrey M says

      May 26, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      I loved this recipe!!! I subbed the chocolate chips with blueberries and it was delicious!! Definitely try these chunky monkeys asap 🙂

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        June 04, 2021 at 2:17 pm

        Made me day, Audrey! Love the blueberry swap – so smart!

        Reply
    17. Nela says

      June 10, 2021 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      Extraordinary. Absolutely the best healthy pancakes I made or ate!!
      Made them with strawberries the second time around and they’re still amazing!

      Reply
    18. Saskia says

      June 17, 2021 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      I actually hate pancakes- lol- but these were the best I’ve ever tried.

      Reply
    19. Kenna Mullins says

      June 21, 2021 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      These are the perfect breakfast food and so easy!

      Reply
    20. Maddie Celli says

      June 21, 2021 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      I’ve tried so many banana pancakes recipes & this one beats them all. A naturally sweet pancake that is so fluffy & filling. These are absolute must to try- especially with the addition of some chocolate chips!

      Reply
    21. Valeria Hirsch says

      June 22, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Just made this for breakfast! My favorite ever! I’ve been making them for the past few months!

      Reply
    22. Natalie Tolar says

      June 25, 2021 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      These pancakes are BOMB! Our go to weekend breakfast. My husband loves these as much *if not more* than I do. Love that they are quick and made with simple clean ingredients. If you haven’t made them yet, go ahead and do yourself a favor!

      Reply
    23. Kendal Collins says

      June 26, 2021 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      Made these and they were absolutely AMAZING! Super thick which is hard for most healthy pancakes but these had the perfect texture and tasted sweet and like a dessert leaving me full and sweet-tooth satisfied:)

      Reply
    24. Caroline F says

      August 24, 2021 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      These pancakes are to die for. Period.

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        August 26, 2021 at 4:55 pm

        Omg stop!! You are too kind!

        Reply
    25. Annick says

      November 30, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh- these are incredible!! They are super fluffy and sweet. My family didn’t believe me when I told them the ingredients! I just used store-bought oat flour and it worked great.

      Reply
    26. Sydnie says

      February 27, 2022 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious!! So much flavor and the texture is perfect. I crave these every morning 😋

      Reply
    27. Porscha says

      February 27, 2022 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      Great breakfast!

      Reply
    28. Madison says

      February 28, 2022 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      These are amazing! The perfect consistency. I don’t usually trust or follow food instas, but I had no choice after looking at the picture of these pancakes. They are my go-to now! They also brought me to so many more delicious recipes!

      Reply
    29. keanne says

      March 01, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      is the whole batch 398 kcal?

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        March 01, 2022 at 1:24 pm

        Yes 🙂

        Reply
    30. Madison says

      August 01, 2022 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      Okay first off these are absolutely delicious and so so fluffy! I was wondering though if you knew how much 2/3 cup of oats is in grams? I only have a food scale so I had to guess but I want to remake these (I have some ripe bananas ready to go!) and be more precise! SO good

      Reply
    31. Shirley says

      January 07, 2023 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      Wow these pancakes are delicious. The recipe is so quick and easy to follow. A great way to use up your ripened bananas. I will definitely be making them again 😊

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        January 07, 2023 at 9:35 am

        Thank you, Shirley! I am so happy to hear that you loved this pancake recipe. It’s a great way to use up ripe bananas 🙂

        Reply
    32. Alysse says

      March 28, 2023 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      This is the best healthy gluten free pancake recipe I’ve found! They’re so fluffy and so easy to make

      Reply
      • Tati Chermayeff says

        March 28, 2023 at 6:11 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you so much, Alysse!! I love these pancakes so much too.

        Reply

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