Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
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1 ripe banana
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½ cup rolled oats (or quick oats)
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2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg)
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¼ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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1–2 tbsp water or unsweetened almond milk
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Cooking spray
Optional Add-ins (0–1 pt):
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Vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Blueberries or strawberries
👩🍳 Instructions
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Blend batter
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Add banana, oats, egg whites, baking powder, cinnamon, and liquid to a blender.
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Blend until smooth (or mash banana and mix well).
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Heat pan
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Spray lightly.
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Cook pancakes
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Pour small circles of batter into pan.
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Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form.
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Flip and cook 1–2 minutes until golden.
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Serve
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Serve warm with fruit or sugar-free syrup.
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🧮 WW Points (Approx.)
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Banana: 0 points
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Egg whites: 0 points
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½ cup oats: 3 WW points
👉 Total: 3 points for the full recipe
(about 1–2 points per serving)
❓ Q & A
Q: Are these pancakes good for weight loss?
A: Yes! They’re high in fiber, naturally sweet, and very filling.
Q: Can I make them without a blender?
A: Yes—use quick oats and mash banana very well.
Q: Can I make them dairy-free?
A: Yes—use water or almond milk.
Q: Can I store leftovers?
A: Yes—refrigerate up to 2 days or freeze for 1 month.
Q: Can kids eat these?
A: Absolutely! No added sugar.
⭐ Tips & Tricks
✔ Use very ripe banana for sweetness
✔ Keep pancakes small for easy flipping
✔ Cook on medium-low heat
✔ Add protein with Greek yogurt topping
✔ For crisp edges, cook slightly longer
🔄 Variations
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Apple Cinnamon: Add grated apple
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Protein Boost: Add 1 scoop protein powder (adjust points)
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Chocolate Banana: Add cocoa powder (kid favorite)
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Savory Version: Skip banana, add veggies & spices