These 2-Ingredient Banana Egg Pancakes are a delicious grab & go breakfast idea you can meal prep and store in the freezer for busy mornings!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Eggs – I haven't tried a vegan alternative yet, but you can use flax or chia seed eggs and see how it works!
- Bananas – bananas are essential to this recipe so I don't recommend any substitutes for them.
- Fruits and/or nuts – use any fresh or frozen berries and/or nuts you prefer.
- Maple syrup – honey, almond butter or jam would all be good toppings.
How to make banana and egg pancakes
Step 1: Mash bananas together in a large bowl.
Mash the bananas with a fork until they have a nice smooth consistency.
Step 2: Whisk in eggs.
Step 3: Pour batter into skillet.
Heat butter (or a dairy-free substitute of your choice like coconut oil) in a frying pan. Add about 1/4 cup of batter at a time. I use these non-stick egg rings to help keep the shape of the pancakes.
Step 4: Cook pancakes.
Cook pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked. Drizzle with syrup or any other toppings of your choice and dig in!
Banana egg pancake tips
Here are some of my top tips for making these two-ingredient banana pancakes:
- Mash the bananas well: They should have a nice and smooth consistency for the best batter.
- Pick the right bananas: You want to use ripe bananas for this recipe. If they still have a bit of a green tinge, the flavor will be a bit off.
- Flip carefully: Make sure the bottom is golden brown before carefully flipping the pancake over. They should cook for about 3-4 mins per side.
- Try out different flavors: Add in any mix-ins of your choice like chocolate chips, nuts like walnuts or pecans, cinnamon, vanilla extract or pumpkin pie spice to taste. You can also top your pancakes with fresh fruit, maple syrup, peanut butter or almond butter.
- Add more protein: You can try adding more protein to this recipe by adding in a tablespoon or two of your favorite whey protein powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you find that your pancakes are falling apart, you may not have mashed the banana enough. Make sure the bananas are mashed up nice and smooth so you get the perfect texture.
Adding more eggs to pancakes gives them better texture and flavour, in addition to upping the protein content of your breakfast. And since these pancakes only have two ingredients, you definitely need the eggs!
A lot of pancake recipes are full of sugar and other bad ingredients. Luckily, these pancakes are actually good for you, and are only made with two ingredients. They’re packed with protein, healthy fats, potassium and they’re also gluten-free and dairy-free. They’re really good for meal prep too – check out the instructions below on how to store banana egg pancakes.
To keep your pancakes from burning, make sure you don't have the burner set too high. Cook them over medium heat (or even medium low heat) for 3-4 mins per side, until they're golden brown. Then, use a thin spatula to carefully flip them over.
Ripe bananas are perfect for banana pancake recipes,, as long as they're not ripe to the point of being rotten! I find that the riper they are, the easier they are to mash, as long as they're still safe to eat.
Storing and reheating
Once the pancakes have completely cooled, you can store them in the fridge for 2 to 3 days in airtight glass containers without any of the toppings. They're great for meal prep! You can eat them cold or reheat them in the microwave for about a minute.
Freezing this recipe
You can definitely freeze these banana and egg pancakes – you can freeze them cooked or just freeze the batter!
If you’re freezing cooked pancakes, make sure they’re completely cool before freezing them. To prevent them from sticking together, place a square of waxed paper between each pancake, then freeze them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 2 months. Let them defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat as normal.
If you’re freezing the uncooked pancake batter, freeze it in a Ziploc bag for up to 2 months. Make sure to leave some room at the top, as the mixture will expand when frozen. When you’re ready to use the frozen batter, place the bag in the fridge to thaw overnight. You can also thaw the batter under running cold water, but it’ll take a while to thaw.
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2-Ingredient Banana Egg Pancakes {Meal Prep}
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 4 bananas
- Fruit and/or nuts to serve on the side
- Maple syrup to serve on the side (optional)
Instructions
- Mash bananas together in a large bowl then whisk in eggs.
- Heat butter in a large frying pan over medium heat and add about 1/4 cup of pancake batter at a time, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Add pancakes to meal prep bowls along with fruit and maple syrup on the side (optional). Will keep in fridge up to 5 days.
- To freeze: Stack pancakes in between wax paper and store in a resealable plastic bag. Microwave for 1-2 minutes to reheat.
- Makes 16-20 mini pancakes (4-5 pancakes per serving)
Comments & Reviews
Marguerite Zampini says
How many eggs how many bananas and how ripe should bananas be
Taylor Stinson says
It’s listed in the recipe card. I think you scrolled past it.
Nicole says
I would like to bring these on an airplane, how long do you think I could keep them at room temperature for?
Taylor Stinson says
I’m not comfortable giving an answer on that as much as I’d like to help. I would recommend looking up official food safety and internal temperature guidelines to see what would be the safest option.
Maria Hughes says
I tried these this morning they are amazing! Had them for breakfast with lemon and sugar but would definitely consider them for a snack too or even lunch!