Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes: Because Bananas Deserve a Second Act (Before They Become Banana Bread)
Hey there, pancake enthusiast! Did your bananas turn spotty faster than a reality TV star’s career? Don’t mourn—flip their fate! These gluten-free banana pancakes rescue sad fruit and turn them into breakfast royalty. No fancy skills required—just a fork, a pan, and a willingness to eat cake for breakfast. Let’s go!
You Need (Serves 2–3 humans or 1 very ambitious person)
- 3 overripe bananas (the uglier, the better—think “zombie fruit”)
- 2 large eggs (they’ll glue this party together)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (the secret handshake of baking)
- 1 cup almond flour (gluten-free hero)
- 1 tsp baking powder (for fluff, not flatness)
- 1/4 tsp salt (to balance your life choices)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional, but highly recommended for good karma)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy—no cows will judge you)
- Butter or oil (for the pan—don’t skip, or the pancakes will sulk)
Optional bling: Chocolate chips, blueberries, or a drizzle of honey. Go wild.
You Do (In 15 minutes or less, because hunger waits for no one)
- Mash bananas in a bowl. Attack them with a fork until they look like baby food. Lumps are okay—they add “character.”
- Add eggs, vanilla, and milk. Stir until it resembles a sunny yellow soup. Congratulate yourself.
- Mix almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl. Pretend you’re a scientist. A hungry scientist.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir gently—no powerlifting. Let the batter sit 2 minutes. (This is a good time to apologize to your pan for last time.)
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add butter/oil. Scoop 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles pop (2-3 minutes).
- Flip like a pancake gymnast. Cook 1-2 more minutes. Repeat until batter is gone. Burn the first one? Call it a “tester” and eat it quickly.
You Eat (Because victory tastes like syrup)
Stack pancakes high. Add toppings. Drown in maple syrup if your heart demands it. Pair with coffee, pajamas, and mild regret that you didn’t double the recipe.
Pro Tips for Pancake Champions
- Store leftovers in the fridge (up to 2 days). Reheat in a toaster—no sad microwaves.
- Freeze extras between parchment paper. Future you will send thank-you notes.
- Bananas too green? Wait. Or roast them in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. Impatience wins sometimes.
- Pancakes too big? Make silver-dollar size. They’re cute and justify eating 12.
Final Verdict
These pancakes are gluten-free, forgiving, and 100% capable of outshining cereal. Even if they look like amoebas, they’ll taste like victory. Now go flip something! 🥞🎉
(Recipe ends here. Dishwasher sobbing optional.)
