My friend Elisa recently told me about this crazy-easy concoction that her son loves. Mix together one ripened banana, one egg, and one tablespoon of peanut butter, and it makes a pancake-like cake full of protein for the little ones.
Ever since, I've been making it for Ruby as an alternative to regular pancakes (for breakfast or lunch) because it has so much more nutritional value. Simply mix together the ingredients above and cook in a pan just like regular pancakes. We don't even have to add syrup because it's naturally sweet from the bananas. It's also a great gluten-free option if you're gluten-intolerant!
P.S. I do like to add half a tablespoon of flour to the mixture to give it more structure, and the riper the bananas the better!
{Photo by Oh Joy}
My stomach rumbled while reading this, so clearly it’s a delicious idea! Pancakes are my favorites but I always get a gluten/sugar crash after eating them, so this is the perfect solution. Om nom!
What a yummy idea!! And so easy! I love the “Ruby is currently snacking on…” post. I’d love to see more of them.
great idea for little ones and for myself! thanks for the idea! xoxo
OMG! I literally just posted a recipe so similar! Only I was the one that gabbled them up completely! They are so good! I hope you are eating them with her!
As an almost 26 year old working gal, let me thank you for all of us. I will be making this immediately when I get home from work tonight (maybe at 10PM? Work is so annoying!). Finally a recipe that I have all the ingredients for!
Kate
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Mmm! Ever since baking banana bread, I’ve been in love with recipes that call for bananas! This sounds like such a yummy snack!
Sounds delish, Joy, and too simple to be true! must try at once.
this looks delicious! thank you for sharing. maybe a new (healthier) weekend breakfast addition…
Great idea!!
What a wonderful idea…is it odd that I want to make this for myself?!
This sounds really delicious and nutritious. I’ve pinned it and I’m going to make it for myself now! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Brilliant – I love this!
Yummm! They look delicious, and so thin!
Yum! I’m definitely trying this this weekend
I love this idea and will try it out after my next shopping trip
Ha, not at all! I eat them with Ruby all the time!
Joy
Sounds like a delicious way for me to use up all those ripe bananas I have sitting around! And now I don’t need to buy syrup! Yay!
I just made it…but I forgot about the peanut butter…but it was still yummy! Looks like I’ll have to make it again. Haha good excuse 🙂
I am going to try these for sure … also with almond butter in place of PB!
oh, let me know how the almond butter works!
joy
oh atticus would love these as he is pancake hound these days!
My 17-month old daughter will love these. We’re fortunate that she loves healthy foods (with the occasional Annie’s Bunny Graham cracker thrown in) and we’re always looking for simple new things for her to try. Thanks for sharing!
I just made similar cookies I found on Pinterest: 1 ripe banana & 1 cup of quick oats. Mash, mix, & bake at 350F for 15 mins! That’s all! They are SO good, I swear! I added cinnamon, raisins, & shredded coconut to my mix. SO GOOD! And they’re great for sharing with my 18-month-old girl, of course. 🙂
Yum! I love food for the little ones that seem like a special treat, but actually contain some nutrients! My kiddo loves hummus and “pop” (that super airated cracker stuff from whole foods), and also frozen peas! We’ll definitely try this over the weekend!
Sounds delish! I must try this. Banana pancakes are the best and this is so similar! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve never heard of this and think that it’s a brilliant idea! Filing this away for when my little one is ready to eat more exciting things.
what a great idea! 🙂
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I’ll try these with sun butter, since my kiddo is allergic to peanuts. but I might like almond butter for myself!
wow! this looks so delicious! guess it tastes very good and have to try it soon …
Anything that has peanut butter as one of the main ingredients has to be a hit not only with children but adults alike
Thanks for sharing
I made these for my daughter & I had trouble flipping them because they were runny. I even added the flour. Any tips?
Emily,
I think making them smaller helps!
The first time I made them, I made one giant pancake and that was hard to flip!
Joy
I second the almond butter comment! I can’t wait to try this.
I adore pancakes, so I must try this! brilliant!
ooh this looks yummy! I’m going to try it with a little coconut flour!
coconut flour! yum!
joy
Yum! This is brilliant!
that looks really delicious. yummy
I made these this morning for my husband and myself, and, unfortunately, neither of us cared for them. I don’t know if it’s because the bananas weren’t ripened enough or we’re just not used to eating pancakes like this. He couldn’t even finish his one pancake. Next time, I’ll probably try adding flour and some other seasonings.
Ha, too bad! I guess theyre not for everyone!
Definitely try adding flour if you make them again!
Joy
we made these this morning and atticus and i gobbled them up. thanks for sharing:)
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yay! and chocolate chips?!? such a great idea!
Joy
My little guy is going to love this! I think I’ll try it and add a bit of buckwheat or coconut flour. 🙂
I’m going to have to try this! I’m eating a banana with peanut butter now, so I might as well add an egg next time 😉
I just made these for myself and loved them!! I only had bananas that were frozen (waiting to be used for baking). I defrosted the banana and they worked perfectly!!
Made these this morning with almond & hazelnut butter and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing, we loved it!
Oh, those sound really delicious!
I tried it with coconut flour and it was delicious!
We do this with banana, eggs, and baked sweet potato. Also delicious! Can’t wait to try the PB version. Thanks.
I just made these for breakfast this morning, and seriously, they are ridiculously easy! Definitely doing these again.
I made these for my husband and I this morning with some slight adjustments and they were so delicious!. We used 4 bananas, two eggs, two tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp spelt flour, 1 tsp cinnamon. They turned out perfectly. After reading the comments above I’ll definitely try almond butter next time. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks again for the recipe Joy! I loved it so much I’ve made a modified version a few times now (remembering to include the peanut butter) and put it on my blog! It’s a real delight to make. Mashing the peanut butter into the ripe banana is my favourite bit 🙂
I just made these and they were very taste. I did add a little flour but next time I’m going to try a tbsp of flax seed. Thanks for sharing.