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    Home | All Recipes | Breakfast Recipes

    The Best Banana Pancakes Without Milk: Fluffy and Delicious

    Published: Sep 21, 2021 · Modified: Feb 9, 2022 by Elle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Pancakes are a classic breakfast food and a favorite for many. But sometimes, you might want to mix things up a bit and make something new. These banana pancakes without milk are a great alternative to the traditional recipe. They’re still fluffy and delicious, but they have a unique flavor that everyone will love. Plus, they’re easy to make – all you need is some ripe bananas, flour, baking powder, sugar, and eggs. Give them a try today!

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    This fluffy banana pancakes recipe without milk is glorious: fully prepared in a self-standing blender, this banana pancakes batter creates a glorious dairy-free breakfast (or brunch) in very little time!

    Although traditionally banana pancake recipe batter is prepared using dairy milk, this dairy-free banana pancakes option caters to many more people, also those having a couple of browning bananas in the kitchen.

    Take your large mixing bowl out, it's time to get mixing!

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    • Banana Pancakes Without Milk Ingredients
    • How To Make Banana Pancakes Without Milk
    • People also ask [FAQs]
    • Substitutes in Banana Pancakes without Milk
    • Tips &Tricks For Banana Pancakes Without Milk
    • Recipe

    Banana Pancakes Without Milk Ingredients

    • Banana: To bring out the sweetest banana flavor and to ensure they are easy to mash, try to use ripe or very ripe bananas.
    • Eggs: To keep the batter together. You can use chia eggs (flax eggs) instead if preferred.
    • Brown Sugar: Muscovado sugar is great for enhancing banana flavor in this recipe, however, if you prefer granulated sugar instead, go for it .
    • Vanilla Extract: This works beautifully in this banana pancake recipe as it is delicate and lightly sweet.
    • Baking Powder: Helps this pancake recipe rise up fluffy!
    • All-Purpose Flour: You can use plain all-purpose flour or you can vary it according to your needs and preference. You can also swap for gluten-free flour, such as coconut flour or almond flour if preferred.
    • Oil: I used the spray for ease, however, you can use sunflower oil too (or vegetable); I would avoid olive oil, as its flavor may be too strong.
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    How To Make Banana Pancakes Without Milk

    1. Start by breaking the eggs in a mixing bowl, ensuring they are clear from any eggshell.
    2. Peel and slice the bananas in roundels.
    3. Add the sliced bananas, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the blender.
    4. Blitz to create the wet ingredients mix.
    5. Next, add flour and baking powder to the blender and blitz once more, ensuring no knots of flour are present.
    6. The pancake batter is ready.
    eggs sugar baking powder and bananas in blender
    batter for banana pancakes
    1. Warm-up a flat frying pan and cover with some oil to ensure the pancake batter won't stick; you can move the batter to a mixing bowl and scoop it onto the pan using a ladle or use the mixing jug to pour it instead.
    2. Cook the fluffy pancakes until nearly ready on medium-low heat, then flip and finish cooking on the other side.
    3. Move the ready dairy-free banana pancakes to a serving plate and cover with a flavoring of choice, such as maple syrup or cinnamon powder, and enjoy!
    flip and finish cooking
    fluffy low carb pancakes with banana maple syrup

    People also ask [FAQs]

    What Can I Use Instead of Vanilla Extract? 

    Many other flavorings can be used instead of vanilla and this mainly depends on taste and they don’t necessarily have to be essences. For a banana nut pancake result, you could add some walnuts to the mix, or, should you not like the crunch, then a teaspoon of almond extract. For a more festive twist, add a little sprinkle of cinnamon powder to the batter.

    A great substitute, especially if you are serving the pancakes with it, is maple syrup; simply substitute with the same amount.

    What To Use Instead Of Baking Powder?

    This is one trick I love and use in many recipes, such as these Vegan Cupcakes: should you not have baking powder, simply add half a teaspoon of baking soda and half a teaspoon of white vinegar (white wine vinegar or cider vinegar are the best options!), together with one quarter teaspoon salt as an alternative to baking powder.

    Why are my banana pancakes soggy?

    If you have followed the quantities as advised, then the two reasons for this banana pancake recipe to result soggy are:
    Pan too hot: The heat may be too high, causing the outer part of these dairy free pancakes to cook, while leaving the inside raw. Reduce the flame and the problem should be solved.
    Too thick: There may be too much batter layered to create each pancake; try making them a bit thinner.
    If you have made amendments, then in addition to the above, you may have created a batter that is too wet and not fatty enough for the pancake to properly cook and form; you may be able to resolve this by adding a bit more flour and egg.

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    How Can I Make This Banana Pancake Recipe Vegan?

    The only animal-derived ingredient in this recipe is the eggs, which can be substituted for flax eggs, a great option also if you have an egg allergy; it is very easy to turn these into vegan pancakes, as you can substitute one egg for one flax egg (1:1).

    If you decide to make your flax eggs, you will need to prepare these about 15-20 minutes in advance.

    • In a small or medium bowl add one tablespoon of flaxseed meal for each egg you wish to substitute (in this case two) and mix it well with three tablespoons of water each (in this case six); once done, put the bowl in the fridge and allow it to sit for about 15-20 minutes.
    • During this time the mixture will become thicker and your egg substitute will be ready and you’ll be able to follow any vegan pancake recipes (although this one with bananas is a great one!).

    Can These Banana Pancakes be Prepared in Advance? 

    Yes, these banana pancakes can be prepared in advance in two ways.

    1. Should you decide to fully cook them before storing them in an airtight container, allow them to fully cool down before doing so; these banana pancakes will keep well in the fridge for a couple of days but bear in mind they may darken a bit because of the bananas.
    2. Should you decide to freeze them, then, once fully cooled down, divide them individually using parchment paper before freezing in an airtight container, stacked on top of each other; when well stored, these will keep for up to two months this way.

    To serve, allow them to fully thaw and then warm them up using a hot griddle or pan and serve once piping hot.

    I Don't Have Enough Bananas, What Can I Bulk Up The Batter With?

    Bananas are a big part of this recipe, however, each medium-large banana can be substituted for about 6 oz ( about 180ml) of liquid.

    Should you wish to keep this great banana pancake recipe dairy-free, then soy milk, coconut milk, or oat milk can be used, however regular milk (such as whole milk) or water will work well the same.

    Bear in mind that using only plain water will make the pancakes less fluffy as they will be missing the fatty component that gives moisture, so if you want to use it, I’d recommend at least a half-and-half ratio between water and milk or a milk substitute to start.

    Should you find the milk-based batter to be too dense, you can add some sparkling water or a bit of baking soda (¼ tsp); either will help the batter rise while cooking.

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    Substitutes in Banana Pancakes without Milk

    These dairy-free banana pancakes can be modified a little here and there depending on the needs and likes, so here are some that taste great, should you wish to give them a try:

    1. Whole wheat flour: this, together with the brown sugar, will make these pancakes very decadent! Remember that whole wheat flour absorbs much more liquid than white all-purpose flour, so you may need to add a bit of liquid to the mix should you go down this route.
    2. White sugar: should you prefer, white sugar is a great substitute for brown sugar in this delicious recipe. Simply add the same amount the recipe calls for.
    3. Buckwheat flour: you can use this ancient grain flour instead of all-purpose. It is very nutritious, high in fiber, and gluten-free, however, its taste may be a bit different when tried for the first time. If you are trying these for the first time, perhaps start with a half-and-half blend of all-purpose flour and buckwheat.
    4. Egg whites only: if you are trying to avoid egg yolk, then you can add one extra egg white every two yolks. Bear in mind the yolk gives a nice richness to the pancake and keeps it moist, so if it is only that you are trying to avoid, then perhaps together with the extra egg whites add also a teaspoon of melted butter.
    5. Vegan: Feel free to use chia eggs (flax eggs) instead of regular eggs; the ratio is 1:1.
    6. Gluten-free four: There are many tasty gluten-free flour options you can go for, however coconut flour and almond flour work particularly well with banana flavor!

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    Banana Pancakes No Milk

    Tips &Tricks For Banana Pancakes Without Milk

    • Lemon juice: because of the flavors in these great-tasting pancakes, lemon or lime juice would not work too well, however, a bit of orange juice and sugar (rather than the classic lemon and sugar) will work well!
    • Syrups: As bananas work well with many flavors, it won't be hard finding a good syrup to work with these dairy-free pancakes. If you have the time and would like to try something fancy, why not add a few chocolate chips in the batter or make your very own  Pumpkin Spice Syrup instead of Pure Maple Syrup?
    • Key ingredient: the more the bananas go brown, the sweeter they are, so you may want to regulate the amount of sugar you add if you are not a big fan of very sweet pancakes.

    This easy banana pancake recipe is quick to prepare, low in carbohydrates as it has very little flour, super tasty and rich because of the bananas and brown sugar, and makes a great breakfast or brunch... not only for the weekend, but any day of the week!

    If you like this easy banana pancake recipe, you must take a look at these too:

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    Recipe

    Banana Pancakes

    Fluffy and Delicious Banana Pancakes Without Milk

    Elle
    Put the ingredients in a blender and cook; easy, weight-loss friendly pancakes in no time!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American, british
    Servings 8 pancakes
    Calories 60 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 Ripe Medium Bananas
    • 2 Eggs Whole
    • 2 teaspoon Brown Sugar I used Muscovado
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 3 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Plain Flour
    • 20 Sprays Cooking Spray I used 1 Calorie Cooking Spray

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and chop the bananas and set them aside; break the eggs in a bowl ensuring it is shell-free and set aside.
    • In a self-standing blender, put the chopped bananas, eggs, sugar and vanilla and blend well, until a smooth liquid batter is achieved.
    • Once this is done, add the flour and baking powder and blend well until no knots are there; you will have a rich batter with plenty of air bubbles.
    • Warm-up a medium-sized frying pan on medium heat and apply a couple of cooking sprays to cover the pan; once this is warm (normally the spray is whitish-yellowish in color when cold and it goes transparent when warm) add the banana pancake batter using a ladle three-quarters full.
    • Keep the pan on a low to medium flame and allow to cook for two to three minutes (or until the pancakes are nearly done and bubbles have created on the surface) then flip and cook for one more minute (or until ready).
    • Once all of the homemade pancakes are ready, serve warm them and enjoy!

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    Notes

    These banana pancakes can be prepared in advance in two ways.
     
    1. Should you decide to fully cook them before storing them in an airtight container, allow them to fully cool down before doing so; these banana pancakes will keep well in the fridge for a couple of days but bear in mind they may darken a bit because of the bananas.
     
    1. Should you decide to freeze them, then, once fully cooled down, divide them individually using parchment paper before freezing in an airtight container, stacked on top of each other; when well stored, these will keep for up to two months this way.
     
    To serve, allow them to fully thaw and then warm them up using a hot griddle or pan and serve once piping hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Banana Pancakes, Easy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Banana Pancakes, Pancake Made with Banana
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    1. Chez

      January 08, 2023 at 2:16 pm

      Very tasty but I found it needed more flour...4 stars

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      • Elle

        January 08, 2023 at 7:20 pm

        Hi Chez,
        Thank you for your feedback!
        This is a lighter recipe for pancakes which really enhances the flavor of the bananas [which is why I assume you said very tasty], in which I used less sugar and flour in the batter, as well as less oil for cooking; in order for the pancakes to settle well, the flame needs to be low to medium, so it takes longer to cook. Of course, with more flour, the pancakes can be cooked quicker, however, this recipe was purposely made with less of it.
        Again, thank you for pointing this out, as it will help other readers!
        Best, Elle

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    2. Emma Burton

      November 10, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      This is the recipe I've been looking for a nice pancake recipe, and it'll be my go-to. The last of the fresh blueberries from the garden were added. It's fantastic with bananas! I should've checked out Elle's recipe first. Spiceandlife has never let me down with any of the recipes I've tried. Perfect for a chilly, rainy London morning!5 stars

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      • Elle

        November 21, 2021 at 12:00 pm

        Thank you, Emma, really appreciate your kind words!

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