October 12, 2024

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Banana Split Pancakes

I have been looking at and cooking healthy recipes for the past several years.  I finally decided to try something new – create my own.  So, I bring you my first original recipe – Banana Split Pancakes!  These are great for serving that special someone breakfast in bed!

Pancake Batter 

  • 1 cup low-fat or fat-free milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 bananas
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

Topping

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup low- or non-fat vanilla greek yogurt (I use Zoi)
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries

Combine milk and lemon juice.  Set aside for about 10 minutes.  This creates a homemade “buttermilk”.

Mash bananas or puree in a blender/food processor.

Combine bananas, eggs, vanilla, and “buttermilk” in a small bowl.  Mix well.

In a medium/large sized bowl, mix flour and baking powder.  Create a well in the center of the flour and pour the banana mixture into the center.  Add walnuts.  Stir until just barely combined.

Pour the pancake batter in scant 1/4 cup servings onto a greased griddle or skillet using medium/high heat.  Using the measuring cup, spread the batter out until about 3-4″ in diameter.  Once bubbles start to appear on the the top, flip the pancake (do not overcook).

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Topping:  Combine greek yogurt and cocoa powder.  Stir until well combined.

Place desired amount of topping on pancakes.  Add chopped strawberries.

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My family has had these for breakfast and dinner, and it is a big hit.  There are rarely any leftovers, and I don’t feel bad giving the “topping” to my kids the next day as a snack.  So sit back and enjoy this “dessert” at any meal!

This post was featured on Jebbica’s World.

4 COMMENTS

  • Bree

    I’m definitely going to be trying this recipe. My family rarely eats breakfasts like this, but we love breakfast for dinner, so we will definitely be giving these a try!

    • Jayni

      I love breakfast for dinner too! Be sure to let me know how they turn out!

  • Jebbica

    Ooh, those look so good! And healthy, too! I’m going to pin this and try to make them later! Thanks for stopping by my party!

    • Jayni

      These are good (even if I do say so myself!). If you want to try making them even healthier, I have on occasion replaced one of the eggs with chia seeds. Kids didn’t even notice the difference, and got some more Omega 3s!

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