Pancakes on a Sunday are a must for me. Does anyone else correlate the weekends with brunch? I had some ripe bananas that have seen better days lying around my kitchen. I love blending them into pancake batter, but I wanted to mix it up a bit. In case you’re new around here, I am a huge fan of the chocolate + banana + peanut butter combination. Why not make chocolate banana pancakes!? These healthy chocolate banana pancakes were absolutely delicious and tasted like a Reeses’ with the peanut butter drizzled on top. They are gluten, dairy and sugar-free, so everyone can enjoy them!

When I started cooking these pancakes, my whole house smelled like a chocolate peanut butter cup, with a hint of banana. If you really think about it, it’s kind of like chocolate banana bread in pancake form. I can definitely get used to that for breakfast. Pancakes have to be one of my favorite brunch foods because of how sweet and tasty they are. The only thing I don’t love is how sluggish I feel after eating them. No need to worry with these chocolate banana pancakes, because the only sugar comes from the banana, so you won’t be having any sugar crashes!

What Ingredients Do I Need?

For these insanely delicious chocolate banana pancakes, you only need 6 ingredients! I’m sure you have all of them in your kitchen, so it’s time to put them to good use. Here’s everything you need:

Banana
Eggs
Rolled oats
Cacao powder
Vanilla extract
Baking powder

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Toppings/Add-Ins

I topped my chocolate banana pancakes with creamy peanut butter and maple syrup. They tasted just like a chocolate peanut butter cup! I also had some strawberries on the side which added great flavor and texture. Some other toppings and sides for these pancakes that would be amazing are:

Almond butter
Sliced banana
Berries
Coconut flakes
Chopped nuts
Whipped cream

Products Used:

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Healthy Chocolate Banana Pancakes

Recipe by Mary WeissCourse: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy

Servings

serving

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

1 banana
1 egg
1/4 cup rolled oats*
1 tbsp cacao powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp baking powder

Directions

In a blender, combine all of the ingredients listed above until fully combined.
On a greased skillet over medium heat, pour the batter into 3-4 pancakes.
Cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Be careful not to overcook since the batter is already dark!
Serve with peanut butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, or whatever toppings you choose!