Best 7 Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes Low Fat Recipes

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Indulge in a wholesome breakfast treat with our delectable Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Crafted with the goodness of whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and a touch of low-fat ingredients, these pancakes are not only incredibly delicious but also a healthier choice for a nutritious start to your day.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey through three irresistible variations of Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic simplicity of our Original Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes to the decadent indulgence of our Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes, and the tropical vibes of our Coconut Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes, there's a recipe here to suit every palate.

With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips and tricks, we'll empower you to create perfect pancakes every time. Whether you prefer a fluffy, golden-brown stack or crispy edges that shatter with each bite, we've got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your griddle, and let's embark on a pancake-making adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHOLE WHEAT BANANA PANCAKES



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Moist and fluffy whole wheat banana pancakes make for a healthy breakfast and a great way to start the day!

Provided by Maegan - The BakerMama

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 bananas)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in the mashed bananas.
  • Heat griddle over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray. Using a ladle or 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop batter onto heated griddle. Cook until batter starts to bubble a bit on top and the bottom is evenly browned. Flip and cook until both sides are lightly browned. Remove to a baking sheet and place baking sheet in a warm oven while you cook the rest of the batter.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired. Store in an resealable baggie in the refrigerator and reheat in the toaster like you would when you toast bread.

WHOLE WHEAT BANANA PANCAKES



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These banana pancakes are so fluffy, no one will guess they're made with whole wheat flour! Top these whole wheat pancakes with peanut butter and sliced bananas for extra protein and fiber. Recipe yields 6 to 7 pancakes (enough for 2 to 3 people); double the amounts for a family or more leftovers.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda!)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2/3 cup milk of choice*
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (from about 1 large banana), plus another banana for slicing on top
1 large egg
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings: sliced banana, maple syrup, peanut butter or almond butter

Steps:

  • If you're using an electric skillet, preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit now. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk to blend.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine the milk, mashed banana, egg, maple syrup, butter and vanilla. Whisk until blended. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
  • If you are not using an electric skillet, heat a heavy cast iron skillet or nonstick griddle over medium-low heat. You're ready to start cooking pancakes once a drop of water sizzles on contact with the hot surface. If necessary, lightly oil the cooking surface with additional butter or coconut oil, carefully wiping up excess with a paper towel (nonstick surfaces likely won't require any oil).
  • Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the hot skillet, leaving a couple of inches around each pancake for expansion. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes, 2 to 3 minutes (you'll know it's ready to flip when about 1/2-inch of the perimeter is matte instead of glossy).
  • Flip the pancakes, then cook until lightly golden on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil and adjusting the heat as necessary.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree Fahrenheit oven. If desired, top individual servings with a spread of peanut or almond butter and/or sliced bananas, and serve with more maple syrup or honey on the side.
  • Leftover pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, stack leftover pancakes and wrap them in a paper towel before gently reheating in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 pancakes (nutrition information based on pancakes made with almond milk, no toppings), Calories 312 calories, Sugar 13 g, Sodium 260.1 mg, Fat 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg

100% WHOLE WHEAT HARVEST PANCAKES



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Finally a whole wheat pancake recipe that my kids gobbled up like they were going out of style! Spiced with fall flavor (apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a hint of vanilla). These were so awesome, we had to share! I live at 4800 ft above sea level and cooked them at 375 degrees F.

Provided by mtnfalcon

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes     Whole Grain Pancake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 cups 2% milk
2 eggs
½ banana, mashed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 apple, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl, ideally one with a lip for pouring the batter later. Mix with a fork or whisk.
  • Combine milk, eggs, banana, oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Beat together using a hand mixer until frothy.
  • Heat a griddle or frying pan to 350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C), depending on altitude.
  • Pour milk mixture over the flour mixture and mix until just combined and most lumps have incorporated into the batter. Fold in apple. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  • Pour or ladle 1/3 cup of batter onto the griddle. Cook until edges are dry and bubbles form on the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 521 mg, Sugar 10 g

WHOLE WHEAT BANANA PANCAKES



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This delicious banana pancake recipe is made with whole wheat flour and honey, so it contains no refined carbohydrates and has a pleasantly nutty flavor.

Provided by Chris E.

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ cups milk
2 large eggs, separated, divided
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium bananas, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger in a large bowl.
  • Combine milk, egg yolks, melted butter, honey, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir into the flour mixture and mix briefly to form a lumpy batter.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the pancake batter. Gently fold in bananas and walnuts.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, pour or scoop 1/4 cupfuls batter onto the hot surface and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 436.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

LOW FAT WHOLE WHEAT BANANA PANCAKES



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These low fat whole wheat banana pancakes are low in calories and fat, but not in taste. If you like, you can add blueberries (I recommend wild blueberries, you can buy them frozen and put them directly into the batter frozen). I haven't tried the pancakes with both blueberries and the cocoa powder, so you may want to remove the cocoa powder from the recipe below if you add blueberries. (New addition: I tried them with double the cocoa and using frozen raspberries and they were even better. I broke the frozen raspberries up into smaller pieces after adding them to the batter.) I've actually never used sugar in this recipe--I've always used Splenda. If you prefer thicker pancakes, you can lessen or eliminate the water in the recipe completely. My kids (5 and 2) like to help with this recipe. I have them each mash one of the bananas, and then pour half of the wet ingredients into each of their bowls to mix. Then, when they're added to the dry ingredients, they each get a turn to mix them into the dry ingredients. Also note: I really like vanilla; if you don't, reduce it to 1/2 tsp. FYI--My wife and I lost 45 lbs each recently, and this is one of the recipes I made regularly during our diet.

Provided by ZJDad

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 10-15 pancakes, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup skim milk
2 ripe bananas
2 egg whites or 1 egg substitute

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cocoa, and salt, sift in the flour (to remove some of the larger pieces particularly in whole wheat flour), and mix.
  • Mash the bananas.
  • Add the water, skim milk, vanilla, and egg to the mashed bananas and mix.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir.
  • Heat the griddle to medium/medium-high, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pour the batter into the griddle. Flip when bubbles appear. Cook until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.5, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 205.5, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 11.2, Protein 6

WHOLE GRAIN BANANA PANCAKES



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My kids love homemade banana bread, so why not make it in pancake form? These freeze well for a special breakfast any day. -Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cups fat-free milk
2/3 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced bananas and additional syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mashed banana, oil, 1 tablespoon syrup and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Preheat a griddle coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. If desired, serve with sliced bananas and additional syrup.Freeze option: Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in a freezer containerresealable plastic freezer bag. To use, place pancakes on an ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 375° oven until heated through, 10-15 minutes. Or, place a stack of 2pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high until heated through, 45-60 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHOLE WHEAT BANANA PANCAKES - LOW FAT



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For this recipe I modified a pancake recipe to make it low fat/fat free, but you can add nuts if you like, which I did for a few of the pancakes. I think it would also taste good with some cinnamon. My guests loved them.

Provided by kaitlin384

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 12 pancakes, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup skim milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons applesauce
2 bananas, preferably overripe and mashed
nuts (optional) or raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Combine wet ingredients.
  • Whisk in dry ingredients.
  • Using a 1/4 cup measure drop batter onto a hot frying pan.
  • When pancakes begin to bubble flip them.
  • Finished when golden on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 515, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 14.3, Protein 11.7

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas are ideal for making pancakes because they are sweeter and have a more intense flavor. They will also help to make the pancakes moist and tender.
  • Use a good quality whole wheat flour: Whole wheat flour is a healthier choice than white flour, and it will give the pancakes a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the pancakes tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat: Cooking the pancakes over medium heat will help them to cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately: Pancakes are best served immediately after they are cooked. Top them with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit.

Conclusion:

These whole wheat banana pancakes are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary needs. Whether you like your pancakes fluffy, crispy, or somewhere in between, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch option, give these whole wheat banana pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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