Easy, 4 ingredient Whole30 Banana Pancakes will surely make your breakfast dreams come true in the form of golden brown, pillowy flapjacks!
Before the whole30 police comes after me….
Yes, I know that technically you are not supposed to try to make food like pancakes on Whole30.
But you know what I say? LIVE A LITTLE.
Especially when “live a little” means eating tasty like golden brown, pillowy soft pancakes that have almost no ingredients and you can probably make right now.
You. Guys. I can’t even believe how easy these are.
Easier than paleo banana pancakes with coconut flour. And even easier than microwave peanut protein pancakes….and who thought you could get easier than the MICROWAVE.
If you, like me, like banana pancakes, you will LOVE these.
Why these are the PERFECT breakfast!
If you’re like me, you’re always on the hunt for a delicious, but easy and healthy breakfast recipe! AND did you know that pancakes can totally be a healthy choice that also satisfy your cravings? There are whole wheat blueberry pancakes with ricotta, whole wheat vegan pancakes, and the list goes on (and on and on). Today’s grain free pancakes are sure to fit the bill and satisfy you and your crew, providing the energy you need for a busy day ahead! These pancakes are loaded with protein, sweetened naturally, and perfectly fluffy- dress them up or dress them down and it’s guaranteed that you’ll love them either way! If you’re looking for a morning treat that pairs well with coffee try out this gluten-free coffee cake.
Whole30 Pancakes Toppings
Everyone knows that a pancake isn’t a pancake without the BEST toppings! For these pancakes, here are a few topping ideas:
- Healthy Strawberry Chia Jam: spread as much of this berry goodness overtop your stack of pancakes, and maybe a generous drizzle of your favorite nut butter too!
- Strawberry Cheesecake Filling: I originally used this in a brownie recipe, but this filling would be PERFECTION when slathered on these pancakes.
- Raspberry Coconut Cream: Snag this from a delicious cake recipe of mine, but instead use it instead of whipped cream on these pancakes! Add some fresh raspberries, too of course.
- Your favorite nut butters, whipped cream, and fresh fruit!
Pancakes FAQ
Can I have pancakes on Whole30?
If you want to get technical, you are not allowed to recreate items like pancakes on whole30. However, there are only so many eggs you can eat right? The ingredients in this recipe is totally whole30 compliant!
Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour?
The short answer to this is NO! Although this recipe does use a little bit of coconut flour, do not try to use coconut flour instead of the almond flour that it calls for. The two flours soak up moisture and cook very differently, so they will not turn out if you use only coconut flour! Check out this Almond Flour Chocolate Cake for more baking ideas with almond flour.
Do I have to add flour?
Although there are some banana pancake recipes that call for ONLY banana, I find that the texture is much better when a bit of flour is used as well! Therefore, I do recommend adding flour! And if you want to maximize your flour try out our Best Waffle Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 Large banana (around 110g)
- 2 Large eggs
- 1/2 Cup Almond flour (60g)*
- 1 Tbsp Packed coconut flour (5g)*
- Pinch of salt
- Ghee, for cooking
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana.
- Add the eggs and whisk until combined.
- Stir in the flours and salt until well mixed.
- Heat a griddle on medium heat and melt ghee on it.
- Spoon the batter onto the griddle- keeping them small. You should get 4 small pancakes
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-5 mins. Gently flip and repeat.
- DEVOUR!
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These were no good sadly and they looked nothing like the picture. I can’t believe that others really gave this a 5 star rating. Every whole 30 recipe I have done this far has been amazing but this one I will not be doing again. Not fluffy in the least and very floury.
I’m sorry to hear this Kellie! Did you have any questions about the recipe? I’d love to help you if I can.
Do you have to add the coconut flour? Can I just use almond flour?
Hi Danielle, I would recommend to add the coconut flour for optimal results but if you really want to avoid it try adding 20 grams of almond flour. Hope it will work out for you, please do let me know!
I tried these this morning! I loved that they are fluffier than just bananas and eggs but I have a texture issue so the almond flour was too much for me. Thanks for the recipe though!
Thanks for reading and trying out our recipe!
This exceeded my expectations! And my toddlers didn’t even know the difference! Thank you!!
I am SO glad to read this 🙂
These are a great substitute when you’re craving “bread”. What topping are you showing? Nut butter?
Hey Gina, yes I used almond butter. Enjoy!
This was delicious. I was too lazy to add the coconut flour :). But I did add some chia seeds and cacao nibs and they turned out delicious.
Nice! Great substitutes. Thanks for reading.
I really liked these! They were not so much like a pancake for us…but I told my kids they were “banana biscuits” and they ate them up. VERY filling. It was lovely to share a special breakfast with our little ones, even if it does mean we’re like, total whole30 cheaters 😂
Thank you!
So glad yo hear you loved this recipe. Thanks for reading!
I thought they came out great. I added alcohol-free vanilla and some baking powder to give the pancakes some lift. They were amazing spread with date paste and melted ghee.
So glad to hear! Thanks for following.
I don’t understand the negative reviews on these. I made them while on Whole 30 and continue to make them! Now, I substitute the coconut flour and part of the almond flour with some protein powder for a higher protein content. These are amazingly satisfying and turn out beautifully every time. Great recipe! Thanks!
Thank you very much Jodi!