The Best Banana and Oats Pancake Recipe for Weight Loss

​The delicious yet easy banana oat pancakes are made with 6 ingredients:

• mashed banana
• ground oat
• chia seeds
• eggs 
• baking soda 
• dash of cinnamon

Benefits of this banana oats pancake recipe for weight loss

​It is seriously so easy to make these healthy banana oat pancakes that are full of fiber for gut health and stable blood sugar levels. Fiber is excellent for weight loss as it keeps you satiated, has zero calories and slows down the absorption of glucose. The eggs and chia seeds are an excellent source of protein and fats to keep you feeling satiated and fueled for the day.

Eggs are also high in a nutrient called choline which is crucial for preventing fatty liver. Choline is also essential for optimizing bile flow from the gallbladder for optimal detox and weight loss.

I added in ground chia seeds for extra plant-based protein and the essential omega 3 fats that many people are deficient in. The addition of chia seeds makes these banana oat pancakes hearty with a whole meal texture that helps to bind the pancakes together. Omega 3 fats are the best fats for weight loss as omega 3 fats help to reduce inflammation. Excess inflammation is an underlying cause of weight gain.

The oat pancake recipe for weight loss is spiced with cinnamon which has been proven to lower blood sugar levels and is a wonderful spice for weight loss and insulin resistance. 

My favorite way to eat these healthy banana oat pancakes is topped with plain low-fat yogurt and a homemade blackberry sauce that is seriously the best.

Traditional pancakes made out of refined white flour topped with Aunt Jemima’s syrup are the unhealthy refined carbs and sugar that is no Bueno! Refined flour also depletes magnesium levels in the body. Low magnesium levels are associated with insulin resistance and obesity. 

You can rest assured that this homemade banana oat pancake recipe is made with healthy and nutritious whole foods that you and your family will love.

The following recipe for banana oat pancakes makes enough for 2 people. Either 4 small pancakes or 2 large pancakes.  Just double the recipe if you need to make more for a bigger family or kids!

These banana oat pancakes for weight loss are surprisingly filling though.

1 medium banana
½ cup ground oats or oat flour
1 tbsp chia seeds ground
2 eggs
½ tsp baking soda
Dash of cinnamon to taste

Homemade Blackberry Sauce for Pancakes

1 cup frozen or fresh blackberries
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp rice syrup

How to make banana oat pancakes for weight loss

To make these banana oat pancakes for weight loss start by mashing 1 banana with a fork then mix in 2 cracked eggs in a med sized bowl.

Use a coffee grinder or nut and seed grinder to make a homemade oat and chia flour. Simply measure ½ a cup of whole oats and 1 tbsp chia seeds into a grinder and grind into until you get a texture of flour.

In a small bowl combine all the dry ingredients together (cinnamon, baking soda, chia, and oat flour). Give a mix before adding the dry mixture to the wet ingredients.

Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together for the banana oat pancakes using a mixing spoon or use an immersion blender to whiz the batter into a smooth texture.

Set aside while you make the homemade blackberry sauce.

In a small pot combine 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries with 1 tbsp chia seeds and 1 tbsp rice malt syrup.

Place the blackberries over medium heat while stirring and mashing the blackberries into a paste. Once the blackberries have cooked into a sauce set aside while you cook the pancakes. The chia seeds will help to thicken the blackberry sauce as it sits.

To cook the banana and oat pancakes lightly grease a frying pan with 1 tsp butter or coconut oil.

Measure out the pancake batter into a heated frying pan using a measuring cup or large spoon to form round pancakes.

After cooking one side of the pancake for approximately 1 to 1.5 minutes flip the pancake over with a spatula to cook the other side until golden brown.

Serve these delicious homemade banana and oat pancakes with the homemade blackberry sauce on top!

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