4 Ingredient Pancakes

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These 4 ingredient pancakes come together so quickly and easily with simple ingredients! These banana oat pancakes make for a delicious breakfast or brunch that your whole family will love. These pancakes are also great for making ahead of time as they reheat wonderfully.

In 2022, I shared a short video on TikTok on how I made pancakes with three ingredients: banana, oats, and milk. Since then, I’ve made these pancakes a zillion times and added a fourth ingredient, which I think really makes them perfect. Trust me, you’ll want to make these regularly.

A plate of 4 ingredient pancakes with maple syrup and fruit. A second plate on the side and a bowl of fruit on the other side along with a coffee.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s a great recipe for when you have odds and ends in your kitchen and want to use up the ingredients! I feel like I always have a banana or two lying around the kitchen.
You can whip up this recipe in no time! The ingredients come together quickly into a batter in the blender.
These pancakes don’t taste like traditional pancakes; they have much more banana flavor, so they’re perfect for those who love bananas.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed to make 4 ingredient pancakes.

bananas — the more ripe, the better! The brown, spotty bananas will make the batter sweeter, so this recipe is perfect for when you have over-ripe pancakes lying around.
eggs — the eggs add moisture and they help hold the batter together! They also give the pancakes a richer flavor due to the fat from the yolks.
rolled oat — when blended, the old-fashioned rolled oats become flour that holds it all together.
milk — I use cow’s milk.
non stick spray — ok I know I said 4 ingredients, but does non-stick spray for the skillet count?? The pancakes themselves are four ingredients though ;)

How to Make 4 Ingredients Blender Pancakes

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Add the bananas, eggs, rolled oats, and milk to a blender. Blend until a smooth batter forms.

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Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the skillet with a non-stick spray (or butter or oil).
Working in batches, add ¼ cup of pancake batter to your skillet and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and tiny bubbles appear around the edges. You can gently lift a corner with a thin spatula to take a look.
Using a spatula, flip them and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Repeat with the rest of your batter and serve with your favorite pancake toppings.

A close up view of a plate of 4 ingredient pancakes.

Recipe Tips and Notes

You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or salt to the batter for a little extra flavor.
If you do not want to use a blender, you can swap in the same amount of oat flour and whisk the ingredients together after mashing the bananas.
When repeating the cooking process, make sure you’re reapplying the oil as well to keep the pancakes from sticking.
I love add-ins. You can add some mini chocolate chips or blueberries to the batter after scooping them onto the skillet.
Keep your pancakes warm! Place them on a baking sheet or oven-safe platter in a 200F oven until you’re ready to serve.

A plate with 4 pancakes along with maple syrup and berries. A bowl of berries off to the side.

Make Ahead Tips

Meal prep: once cooled, store the banana oat pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: allow the pancakes to cool before transferring them into an airtight container and storing them in the freezer. Freeze for up to three months.
Reheat: you can reheat the pancakes in the microwave until they are reheated through. I’ve also reheated them in the air fryer.

What can I top my pancakes with?

Try maple syrup, brown sugar syrup, apple brown sugar syrup, blueberry simple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, applesauce, toasted nuts, or fruit compote! The options are endless!