Banana Pancakes

These protein-packed banana pancakes are the kind of breakfast that feels indulgent but actually sets you up properly for the day. Made with rolled oats, ripe banana, and 3 tablespoons of Healthy Trim Vanilla, each serve delivers sustained energy, whey protein, and 26 essential vitamins and minerals. Ready in 20 minutes and family-friendly.

Why these pancakes are different

Standard pancakes are mostly refined flour and sugar, which means a quick energy spike followed by a crash. This version uses rolled oats and oat flour as the base for slow-release carbohydrates, with ripe banana for natural sweetness and Healthy Trim Vanilla for protein and gut-supporting prebiotics and probiotics. The result is a pancake that keeps you full well past breakfast.

Serves 6 | Prep time: 20 mins | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk of your choice (rice milk or coconut milk work well)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1 large ripe banana, mashed
• 3 tablespoons Healthy Trim Vanilla

Method:

1. Combine oats, oat flour, milk, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, bicarbonate of soda, and Healthy Trim Vanilla. Mix until combined.
2. Gently fold in the mashed banana.
3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat and spray lightly with olive oil.
4. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan at a time.
5. Cook over low-medium heat until bubbles appear on the surface and the pancake holds together.
6. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden.

To serve: Top with fresh berries, natural yoghurt, and a light drizzle of pure maple syrup.

Variations

• Chocolate banana: Add 1 tablespoon of cacao powder to the batter for a richer flavour.
• Blueberry version: Fold through a handful of fresh or frozen blueberries before cooking.
• Dairy-free: Use coconut milk and swap eggs for a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, rested for 5 minutes).
• Extra protein: Use 4 tablespoons of Healthy Trim Vanilla and reduce oat flour to 1/4 cup.

Pair it with

Looking for more high-protein breakfast ideas? Try our Vanilla Chia Pudding for an overnight prep option, or our Strawberry Smoothie Bowl for something lighter. Shop the Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake to keep your pantry stocked.