These buckwheat banana pancakes are vegan, gluten free, and made just using 1 blender! No bowl required.
Good morning buckwheat banana pancakes! Just when it looked like spring had sprung on the west coast, we got hit with another blast of winter. It's a bit of a novelty to see snow here, so when it happens, the world turns upside-down.
The busses and train stop running. The grocery stores shelves grow bare. And that inner child can't help but come out. With school cancelled and both of us home, the week has been full with late-night snowy strolls, cups of cocoa, and the inevitable snowball fight.
Staying in and being lazy while listening to records in our pj's and eating pancakes is my idea of a perfect day to top off a joyous week. And these blender buckwheat banana pancakes are THE laziest. Everything can be tossed into the blender for easy cleanup and pouring. And thankfully for the buckwheat flour, you don't have to worry about them getting over mixed.
Ingredients
- milk
- banana
- vanilla
- oil
- buckwheat flour
- baking powder
- sea salt
Method
To make these buckwheat banana pancakes, heat a skillet on low heat to warm up (if you're not using cast iron, heat it to medium).
Puree the banana, oil, milk, and vanilla in a blender until smooth. Either add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the blender and mix on low until combined, or pour the liquid into a bowl with the flour and mix until smooth.
Once the skillet is warm, add a splash of oil and two Tbsp. of batter (spreading out with the back of a spoon if needed). Flip the pancake once bubbles begin to appear on the top and it begins to lose its shine.
Other Cosy Breakfasts
Recipe
Blender Buckwheat Banana Pancakes
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Skillet
- Blender
- Pancake flipper
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk of Choice I used Almond
- 1 Banana
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 cup Buckwheat Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
- Firstly, heat a skillet on low heat to warm up (if you're not using cast iron, heat it to medium).
- Puree the banana, oil, milk, and vanilla in a blender until smooth. Either add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the blender and mix on low until combined, or pour the liquid into a bowl with the flour and mix until smooth.
- Once the skillet is warm, add a splash of oil and two tablespoons of batter (spreading out with the back of a spoon if needed). Flip the pancake once bubbles begin to appear on the top and it begins to lose its shine.
Weekend Links + Loves
- This week I've had the pleasure of meeting Mikaela, Steph, and Jennifer. All really incredible local women who just so happen all make amazing food. When you spend a lot of your time working in and around your home, it's easy to become a bit of a recluse, but the food world is full of such supportive and warm people who are eager to share and connect.
- I recently lost it when I saw this post on Bon Appetit's new site, Healthy-ish. In a nutshell, it sums up my entire granola, sprout, and bran filled childhood. Yes, we had all those 70's books, and yes, there were major hits (Garbanzo Cheese Loaf) and losers (I'm looking at you Tofu Surprise). One thing I haven't tried, but must, is the miso-cashew-nooch soup base! Yes, please.
- After a long couple of months, season four of my most beloved show this year (next to Bo Jack, obviously) is on Netflix. Try not to binge-watch` the entire season all in a weekend like yours truly.
- The charming Elenore shared her recipe for #THEryesourdoughbread, which is by far one of the easiest sourdoughs I've made to date. And while I would have loved to share a picture of it, we devoured it like the bread hungry monsters we are. 10/10 will make again. If you're wanting a plain sourdough or a gluten-free sourdough, check out my recipes.
- I've had some unnecessary feelings about keeping up with social media this week and all the issues it inherently brings up in oneself. Then one night while I was cooking supper, I tuned into NPR to hear a TED talk mid-lecture. The woman speaking explained how the internet eats up our time and removes us from real moments, the moments that won't be archived online for us to return to. What really struck a chord with me was when she described love as inherently connected to attention (our time), and how "the digital world cannibalizes time and in doing so it threatens the completeness of ourselves" and the flow of love. Worth a listen, for sure.
- Taking about losing time online, I have this bad habit of watching strange cookie decorating videos when I can't sleep. This one has been my favourite this week (turn your sound off though, the music choice is rather poor).
- Finally, Kimberly arranged this amazing group of bloggers to share a recipe near and dear to their hearts in the series #immigrantfoodstories. Some wonderful stories, and incredible dishes to match. // FixFeastFlair // Nourished Kitchen // Kale and Caramel // Ful-Filled // Floating Kitchen // Brooklyn Supper // Taste Love and Nourish // Farmette // Foolproof Living // The Year in Food // Eat this Poem // Honestly Yum // My Darling Lemon Thyme //
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
i don't love chunks of bananas in my pancakes, but i love the idea of blending it in to help sweeten the pancakes! also staring at the blueberries and wishing for summer to break up all the apples and pears i've been eating.
sophamac@gmail.com says
I'm not one for cooked banana either - sometimes is a little, I don't know, weird? I tried taking a picture of these pancakes with some diced pear but looking at the lack of colour, I knew I had to run to the shop and get something pretty. These were the first blueberries I've had since last summer, and although they are out of season, they tasted amazing and made my mood so much brighter. Here is to almost spring and fresh fruit on the horizon!
Maisy says
You met Steph?! I bet she's a wonderful person in real life, too, isn't she? I watch her videos, and she has always been so inspiring to listen to!
Those pancakes look pretty dandy, too! My boyfriend and I make pancakes literally every single Sunday, usually we use a mix of oats and buckwheat by I will definitely give your recipe a try soon !
Best,
Maisy
sophamac@gmail.com says
Hey Maisy! Steph is such a delight! She's one of those people who will hug you like she's known you forever even though you've just met (and I'm a hugger, so I love this). She bought me tea and insisted on getting me a chocolate bar and we talked for hours. She's a real sweetheart, and I can't wait to have a potluck with her very soon.
I hope you enjoy these pancakes. I love the idea of pancake Sunday, what a perfect tradition xox.
Tuulia Talvio says
Blender pancakes are the best, they're the only ones I make nowadays 'cause I'm lazy like that haha! And I'm kind of hoping spring would come back there, as we're coming to Vancouver in three weeks (!!). I'm SO excited!
sophamac@gmail.com says
I love it! Lazy food is the best <3 I'm so excited to hear you're coming. It has been looking more and more springy as of yesterday (and will hit 11 C this week!). I even cleaned off the porch and planted some primula. Let me know if you need any food or site recommendations or want to meet up for coffee <3
Jess @Nourished by Nutrition says
Yum. Just YUM! These look incredible and the fact that they can be made in a blander makes it even better. I love the hearty, earthy taste of buckwheat so I can't wait to give these a try. Also, thanks for sharing the great round up of links. I've been really into Healthy-ish lately. I think it's awesome to see a mainstream magazine taking a trendy, health focused approach to recipes. I hope you're having a wonderful week! xx, Jess
sophamac@gmail.com says
Thanks, Jess! Isn't Healthy-ish cute? I want to eat everything they make! I hope you have a beautiful week too, buddy <3 Also, happy late Valentines!!!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I love pancakes in any way! But these blender pancakes sound so amazing, the banana flavour would make them so adorable!
sophamac@gmail.com says
I'm so happy you like the recipe, Agness! The banana makes them naturally sweet, which is like a big win for me 🙂 xox
Shilpa says
Sophie, This looks so good! What do you think about using buckwheat groats instead?
sophamac@gmail.com says
Hello Shilpa. I really don't see why soaked groats wouldn't work. You can also try this recipe (it's a little more crepe like) but it just uses whole grains. If you want to, you could replace the mixed grains with groats and replace the water with milk and add a banana and salt, baking powder, and vanilla. http://box5531.temp.domains/~wholehk3//2016/01/whole-grain-pancakes-with-moroccan-html/
Let me know how it works 🙂
Maya | Spice + Sprout says
Mmm! I love these. They are definitely getting made this weekend 🙂 This post makes me even more stoked to move to Vancouver (especially if snow actually warrants a cozy snow day, unlike here)!
sophamac@gmail.com says
Ah, I hope you enjoy them, Maya! Moving to Vancouver??? That's wonderful 🙂 Let me know and I'll send you a list of can't miss spots <3
Laura & Nora @Our Food Stoires says
these look so delicious, would love to have some now 🙂
happy weekend!
Sophie says
Thank you both so much! xox
Ruby & Cake says
I have never made blender pancakes but am excited to try it now. Those blueberries give it such a beautiful pop of colour 🙂
Sophie says
To be honest, coming up with this recipe was my first blender pancakes attempt too - and I was honestly surprised it worked as well as it did! I can't wait for spring to come and bring with it more fruits and colours <3
Louisa says
Oh these look SO nice! I've never tried blender pancakes but will need to make an attemot now 🙂
Sophie says
I hope you enjoy them, Louisa!
Lyndsay says
These are the most perfect little pancake stacks and they look so good! Aww. Yay for real people meet-ups. I've hung out with Jenn from Foodess a few times now and she is so sweet and awesome! "The digital world cannibalizes time" feels so bang-on it's scary. I'm a pretty plugged-in wiener dog but I need to plug-out. (I also love cookie decorating videos!!! They are so OCD, you simply MUST watch til the end...) PS I'd love to meet up sometime in real life too! ^__^
Sophie says
Yes! I would love to meet up and chat in real life! It's great to see people in the flesh and put a face to all that hard work one sees on the net. Jenn is a real doll, isn't she? I learned so much from her <3
Sandra says
Wow! This sounds so Delicious!!
Sophie says
Thank you, Sandra! xox
Sara says
You are SO right about pancakes being the ultimate comforting food, so perfect for being snowed in! I've been wanting to try buckwheat flour for awhile, but was unsure of where to start - this should make it easy (and delicious!). I love that banana is the only sweetener. They look great, Sophie!!
Kim | Unrefined RD says
These pancakes look absolutely dreamy! And lazy weekends + easy pancakes are a match made in heaven.
Sophie says
Thank you, Kim! Here's to lazy weekends 🙂
Aysegul Sanford says
Oh how much I wish I could make these pancakes today. We are in the process of moving and I am maxed out of hotel food. Don't get me wrong, they have delicious food, but nothing they serve is healthy.
Though in just a few days, we will be in our new place. I am putting this on the list of recipes to try as it sounds so SO easy and looks incredible delicious. 🙂
PS: I love those plates SO SO much. 😉
sophamac@gmail.com says
I've been watching your move - it's always such a stressful thing. I'm pretty sure the last time we moved, we lived off of Kettle Chips and Amy's frozen pizza. I seriously wish I could send you a big 'ol plateful of pancakes right now. And yes, these plates! A lady in town makes them - her stuff is aaaaamazing http://atelierstgeorge.com/collections/ceramique
Amber says
Hi Sophie! How do I stop these from sticking to my cast iron pan? I used coconut oil but they just would not come off! Any tips? Thanks!
Amber says
I solved it! Coconut oil from the jar does NOT work, but coconut oil spray from the can worked like a charm! Go figure.
Audrey says
Just made these this evening to freeze and tasted one. While I don't love the taste of buckwheat these pancakes are definitely the best yet. And they look just like fluffy American pancakes. Delighted!
Sophie says
Yay! So happy to hear you like them, Audrey. Buckwheat is definitely one of those 'intense' flavours, but I'm so happy it wasn't overwhelming. Enjoy! xox
Izzy says
My nutritionist sent me this recipe because I'm in the middle of an elimination diet & my breakfast options have been slim. My husband made these for me on mothers day & they are amazing! I'l fairly new to buckwheat & couldn't find the flour, I had to grind my own. They were delicious & fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness & I loved the ease of making them in the blender. Thanks so much!!!
Maudie says
thx I needed to know this
Laura says
I've tried many different buckwheat pancake recipes and this was by far the best. Loved them - thank you!
Angela says
What brand of buckwheat flour do you use? I used Bob’s Red Mill and they look kind of purplish...lol.
Michelle says
So love your "Blender Buckwheat & Banana" pancakes! Egg-free too. Purrrfect! 🙂 Also, caught that bit in your blog about the TED Talk discussing how Soc Media/internet scrolling etc STEALS time! Don't I know that!!! Nearly missed a flight once, so engrossed were we in our Fbk feeds(!)
Nancy Ellen says
I made these this morning — they’re great, and so easy too, only the blender jar to clean up! Thanks!
Sophie says
so happy you enjoyed them! <3
Jazz Patrick says
Can this be done oil free? Thanks 🙂
Sophie says
Totally, you'll still need a touch to cook them in though 🙂
Olivia says
This recipe did not turn out well for me unfortunately. They kept sticking to my green pan and I tried with ghee and coconut oil. They also were a bit gummy and flavorless so we added some honey and rice flour. Not sure what went wrong!
Sophie says
Hey Olivia! So sorry the recipe didn't work out for you. I recommend a nice seasoned cast iron pan for pancakes, but if you don't have that the oil should work... did it for you? I'm not sure what type of pan you used, but I suspect that heat distribution resulted in the inside not cooking through. Using a ripe banana might help with the flavour and textural issues you encountered.
Violet says
Hey Olivia,
I haven’t made these yet (about to give them a go now), but have often had issues with sticking with vegan pancakes, so a new thing I’ve done is to cook them in the oven!
I use baking paper with a little oil and a dusting of flour, not sure if the flour is needed but I like to make sure it won’t stick. Then bake in pre warmed oven at 175C/350F. This way they cook through and are slightly more fluffy than done in the pan. I turn them over towards the end to dry out the underside. One thing that sucks is that you don’t get any browned crispy outside, but bonus is all the pancakes are ready at the same time!
Ellie says
Didn’t bother with blender honestly. Made with almond milk and walnut oil, added cinnamon and pecans to base as well. Super easy to make and banana is just enough sweetness (plus maple syrup and butter for me).