These gluten-free & vegan Banana Blueberry Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and loaded with blueberries! Made in the blender, they come together quickly and reheat well, so you can make them ahead of time for a quick breakfast.
When you wake up late on a weekend morning, is there anything better than rolling out of bed for a breakfast of coffee & pancakes? It’s a ritual that feels indulgent, and I think it’s fair to say that enjoying pancakes on a weekend is a good form of self-love.
And when those pancakes are loaded with fresh blueberries, a ripe banana, and they’re gluten-free and vegan?? They’re a health food that also tastes like the most delicious of treats.
What’s in these Banana Blueberry Pancakes, you ask?
- Almond Milk, or any other nut/seed milk you’re into
- Gluten-Free Rolled Oats, which serve as the only “flour” for these pancakes
- Ripe Banana which adds sweetness, moisture and delicious banana flavor
- Pure Maple Syrup for a little bit of extra sweetness. You can skip this if you’re the type to drown your pancakes in maple syrup.
- Baking Powder, for fluffy, beautiful pancakes
- Ground Cinnamon, Sea Salt, and Vanilla Extract for super delicious warm flavors
- Apple Cider Vinegar for a little extra fluffiness (the acidity reacts with the baking powder and helps the pancakes puff up)
- Blueberries! I used fresh, but frozen will also work
How easy are these pancakes to make?
You can make these Banana Blueberry Pancakes in just a few minutes! We just toss all the ingredients except for the blueberries into the blender and blend until smooth. Let it thicken for a few minutes, and then start griddling them up. I like plopping the blueberries directly onto the batter once they’re on the griddle so I can make sure they’re evenly distributed.
The cooking time to make the whole batch will depend on how big of a pan you use. If you’ve got a griddle, you can be done in 10ish minutes. Even if you’re cooking them one at a time, it still won’t take too long, but will be closer to 20 minutes, or longer, depending on how quickly you work. Perfect for weekend mornings when you want food on the table STAT!
To keep these pancakes warm while you make the rest, set your oven to it’s lowest setting and keep them on a plate in the oven, adding them to the plate as they come out of the oven!
Can you make these pancakes ahead of time?
Yup, they are actually really great reheated, and sometimes I make a double batch so I can have some on hand to eat the rest of the week. I keep them tightly sealed in the refrigerator and reheat them for about 30 seconds in the microwave.
I bet you’d also be able to freeze them easily. I’d recommend separating each pancake with parchment paper and sealing in an airtight container or zip bag before freezing.
Hope you love these delicious, fluffy gluten-free and vegan pancakes as much as I do! Enjoy!
More delicious breakfast ideas:
- Vegan Double Chocolate Pancakes
- Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal
- Quick Grain-Free Hot Cereal
- Gluten-Free Vegan Blackberry Pancakes
Banana Blueberry Pancakes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
These gluten-free & vegan Banana Blueberry Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and loaded with blueberries! Made in the blender, they come together quickly and reheat well, so you can make them ahead of time for a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk, or dairy-free milk of choice
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup blueberries
- To serve: coconut whipped cream, pure maple syrup, fruit, and/or nut butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the dairy-free milk of your choice and apple cider vinegar and let stand for 3 minutes.
- In a blender, combine the oats, dairy-free milk mixture, banana, maple syrup, baking powder, kosher salt, and vanilla and cinnamon if using.
- Blend for 30 seconds until the oats are broken down and smooth. Let the batter stand for 5 minutes to thicken up.
- While the batter thickens, heat up a skillet or griddle pan to medium heat. Once pan is hot, add a bit of coconut oil to grease the pan, and then add 1/4 cup of batter to the pan. Press a small handful of blueberries into the batter. Cook for 2 minutes or until the edges look cooked, before flipping gently, and cooking for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Repeat until all of the batter is gone, adding more coconut oil (if needed) between each pancake. If you’re using a griddle or large pan, you can do more than one at a time.
- Serve warm, with coconut cream, maple syrup, fruit, and/or nut butter!
- If saving for later, store wrapped in plastic wrap or an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds.
Notes
Recipe yields about 6 to 8 pancakes, depending on size. Serves 2 to 3 people depending on how hungry you are! The nutritional info is for ½ the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 237
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 63
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 6
Keywords: blueberry, banana, pancakes, vegan, gluten free, breakfast
Comments
Beth says
When do the blueberries go in? Or are they just a garnish?
Rachel says
Hi Beth, you add the blueberries just after you add the batter to the griddle, by pressing them into the batter.
Natalie R says
Love easy pancake recipes! In step 2 you mention applesauce, but the ingredients list banana. Is applesauce a good substitute if we don’t have banana on hand? How much would I need? Thanks!
Rachel says
Hi Natalie, my bad! The recipe has been corrected, but yes, you could use applesauce as a replacement. You’d want to use about 1/3 cup. Enjoy!
Julie says
Super yummy recipe but I was not able to make it work as listed. The batter stuck to the pan horribly. I added Gluten-free cup4cup flour and an egg and then the recipe worked great for me and was so delicious (especially with fresh picked wild blueberries from upper Michigan).
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Rachel says
Hi Julie, did you grease the pan or use a non-stick skillet? I use a non-stick skillet and have never had any issues with sticking. Sorry that you had trouble, but glad you were able to get it fixed!
Shaina says
We love these pancakes! They come together super quickly in the blender and are great with chocolate chips too.
★★★★★
khalida says
Hey! Is there something else I can use instead of apple cider vinegar?
Rachel says
White vinegar or lemon juice would work in its place! Enjoy :)
Lisa says
Hi, could you make these into waffles !?
Rachel says
I haven’t tried it, so I’m honestly not sure, but it should work – just not sure if they’ll be crispy!
Joan R says
I made these and it seems like there is way too much baking powder…I could taste it in the pancakes. I might try them again but with half the amount
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Rachel Conners says
Hi Joan, how odd, I’ve never had that issue!
Tarah says
Can you suggest an alternative for the oats? What type of flour/amount would work with the recipe?
Rachel Conners says
Hi Tarah! You could try using cassava flour instead, I haven’t tested it fully though. Working on a paleo pancake soon that’s oat-free!