Have you noticed these 2-Ingredient Pancakes floating around on the internet??! Watch the short video showing you how to make these pancakes, then scroll to the bottom of this post and print out the recipe so you can make them at home.
Maybe I’m late to the party, but my son and I have been seeing these all over the internet. He made them first and shared his version of 2-Ingredient Pancakes on his own blog last week. We gobbled those down very quickly. So I thought it would be a good time to share some healthy pancakes here on RecipeGirl.
Since I’ve been trying to cut down on consuming too much bad food in general, I’ve been a little enthusiastic about trying out different variations of this crazy “pancake” concoction. It’s a fun little recipe that everyone should know about (especially my gluten-free friends and anyone watching their weight). So I’ll share the basic recipe with you here and some suggested ways to play around with 2 Ingredient Pancakes.
The 2 secret ingredients are: Mashed Ripe Banana and Egg. That’s it. No flour, nothing else. Just banana + egg. Isn’t that crazy? If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers program, there is a link in the recipe to WW, so you can figure out the points for your program.
So in this first version you see in the first photo of the post, (for only me) I used about 1/3 cup mashed banana + 1 egg. Stir it all up and fry it like a pancake. I topped this one with crunchy peanut butter and a little bit of honey. What does it taste like? Well… it tastes a lot like a banana pancake. It’s not fluffy like a regular flour pancake, but it provides a fairly good simulation of a normal pancake. It’s definitely NOT the same (so don’t expect that), but I think it’s pretty darn good.
If you’re in need of a good griddle for pancake making, here is the griddle I recommend: Presto 22-inch Electric Griddle. I got tired of trying to make pancakes in my nonstick frying pans, so after all these years I finally splurged and bought this griddle. I love it! We make pancakes and French toast often on the weekends, so it comes in handy. It’s also great for making a bunch of grilled cheese sandwiches at the same time!
For this second version, I tried using just egg whites. I used about 1/4 to 1/3 cup mashed banana + 2 tablespoons egg whites, then topped it with a few banana slices and a quick drizzle of light maple syrup. This one definitely tasted like banana pancakes. It was a little lighter in texture than the version above where I used a whole egg. All in all it was still rather good, though I preferred the version where you use the whole egg (plus, I like the idea of that added protein).
So what do you think… are you intrigued enough to try them? I’d definitely encourage you to play around with the ingredients a little bit- there isn’t an exact ratio of egg to banana or anything. You could always mix in a tablespoon or two of almond flour to get a more substantial pancake, or top the classic version with Nutella and strawberries too.
And be sure to check out my son RecipeBoy’s version too: 4 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Pancakes. His actually look much better than mine! And if you like adding chocolate to your pancakes, his recipe is a good option! They’re a little fluffier than my version, for sure.
If you’re looking for more pancake recipes, you might like to try some of these:
And if you’re looking for pancake recipes that are not quite as mainstream, try these:
- Sweet Potato Pancakes
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- Strawberry- Ricotta Whole Wheat Pancakes
- Buckwheat Pancakes
- Red Velvet Pancakes with Sweet Cream Cheese Topping
2 Ingredient Pancakes
Ingredients
- ½ cup mashed ripe banana (mashed very well)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Mix the banana and egg in a medium bowl. Heat a skillet to medium, and spray with nonstick spray. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet. Cook until the edges are dry- the pancake will be thin. Flip and cook the other side briefly.
- Repeat with the remaining batter. You should be able to get 4 or 5 thin pancakes.
Notes
- Suggested Add-ins or toppings: *mini chocolate chips *tiny blueberries *Nutella + strawberries *peanut or almond butter + honey *maple syrup
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I am obsessed with “protein pancakes” but if you’re going for 2 ingredients, egg beaters and a scoop of protein powder works best–I tried it with egg whites today because my grocery store ran out of egg beaters and there is a HUGE difference in consistency. Also, protein powder makes it even closer to the traditional batter-like consistency. So, as a protein pancake addict, I recommend starting with those 2 ingredients, then if you want to add mashed banana, oats, or other healthy additions, get creative!
I cant wait to try these for breakfast in the morning! I was thinking of adding a little bit of oats and cinnamon to the mix as well? Maybe ill try just one with banana and egg first and see how i like it =)
you can also top them with some greek yogart and a drizzle of syrup or honey! … good stuff!!!
If you want to use the yolks, mix them into the banana but whip the whites to soft peaks and fold into the batter at the end, immediately before frying. This is what I do with my buckwheat pancakes and it makes them very fluffy.
Thanks for the tip!
I love these pancakes, this week, I made these with 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (instead of banana), ground flax seed, vanilla, and cinnamon and it turned out great too! Just wanted to share
The first time I made these they weren’t very good, but I just mashed the bananas with a fork and stirred in the egg. This time I put them in the blender with a tbls. of milk and a little vanilla extract and they were so yummy. I used real butter to cook them and sprinkled a little cinnamon and honey on top 🙂 I just remembered I also put a tbls. Of wheat germ in the blender with it for extra iron. I think the blender is the key to them being good and not tasting like scrambled eggs with banana.
These are the worst pancakes I have ever had in my life they were hardly edible
Can I bake these instead of frying?
No idea- I’ve never tried to bake pancakes!
I made this but put one banana in blender with two eggs a little fat free half and half sons workout protein powder and made pancakes. He loved them and was happy it had protein. Next time I will use one egg
I did the mashed banana and whole egg and a little cinnamon. I let them cool and topped them with low fat vanilla yogurt fresh strawberries and blue berries.
Delish!