Vegan Oat Blender Pancakes (Gluten-Free, No Bananas)

Straightforward and nourishing vegan oat blender pancakes that are gluten-free, flourless and a cinch to make! Tender and satisfying, they are made without bananas.

(Note: photos and recipe updated 7.25.19)

On any given Monday, I am invariably (a) rushed, and (b) famished. Make that FAMISHED. It does not matter how organized I am Sunday night, or what mass quantities of delightful foods I have consumed in the previous 48 hours, these remain truisms when Monday morning arrives.

Straightforward Vegan Oat Blender Pancakes

Raise your hand if you often/always feel the same. Raise your other hand if you need some nourishing, filling, satisfying vegan oat pancakes to set everything right!

Satisfying and yummy are just the beginning of attributes for these pancakes. They are also:

• Gluten-free (use certified gluten-free oats as needed)
• Vegan (egg-free & dairy-free)
• Frugal
• Freezable (make now, defrost and eat later)
  Straightforward

Make the Batter in a Blender

When I say straightforward, I mean it. No matter how frazzled your morning, you can make this batter in minutes.

Everything,except for half of the oats, goes into the blender for a high-speed whirl. Transfer the batter to a bowl (easier to scoop batter from a bowl than a blender) and stir in the remaining cup of oats. This gives the pancakes body and great texture.

Then heat the grill, pour the batter, and pancakes are made!

Tips for Cooking the Pancakes

Keep in mind that these pancakes will cook differently than traditional pancakes. Oats do not brown as much wheat flour, so the pancakes will be paler than diner-style pancakes.

Also, before flipping the pancakes, wait until the surface of the batter no longer looks wet (about 2 minutes from the time you pour the batter on the griddle/skillet). Other than that, the pancakes are breeze to make.

Plain Ingredients & No Bananas

You very likely have all of the ingredients on hand, so making a batch requires no searches or esoteric ingredients–always important when you are both rushed and ravenous.

And while you are welcome to throw a banana into the blender, I have kept the basic recipe here banana-free.

I am all for bananas in recipes, but not in every recipe. When it comes to pancakes, in particular, I prefer sweetness on top (fruit! maple syrup!) rather than inside.

I have added a tablespoon of maple syrup to the batter (for flavor and to promote browning), but you can always leave it out or use an equal amount of the sweetener of your choice.

Last, these hearty pancakes will satisfy and nourish you all morning long, even if you woke up feeling like you could eat your bedspread. Thank the whole grain oats and fiber-rich coconut flour for that.

Modify the Pancakes with Spices & Stir-Ins

I hope that it goes without saying (but here I am, saying it anyway), that you can stir in all kinds of tasty bits and bobs once the batter is made, such as miniature dark chocolate chips, blueberries, spices, chopped nuts and seeds, and hemp hearts. Yes, please!

Here’s to a fine and full start to the week!