Avocado Banana Pancakes

Simple. Quick. Delicious. And, above all, healthy.

These are just a few of the words I have to describe these healthy avocado and banana pancakes. The best part of all? They're simple, quick, and easy to make. It doesn't matter if you have little experience. It doesn't matter if you're a disaster in the kitchen. It doesn't matter that practically every recipe you make fails…

You're going to make these pancakes, and they'll be delicious! Why? Because you just mix them, put them in the pan, and let them rise! It's such a simple recipe that anyone can make them. Seriously!

Okay… They won't be as easy as my other sweet potato pancake recipe, but these also only have two ingredients, so they're hard to beat. Even so, I believe even your child can make these pancakes. Still unsure? Let's see!

That's all you need!

I'm sure you have all these ingredients in your kitchen! They're simple ingredients we all have at home, but they make for some truly fabulous pancakes.

Check out the ingredient list below:

1. 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g) - Regular flour works best, it's what I always use! You can always opt for whole wheat flour, but I can tell you from experience that your pancakes will be a little dense
2. ¾ cup milk (180 g) - Actually, any milk works. I've tried soy milk too, and it was very good, but the flavor was a bit different. Feel free to use any dairy or plant-based milk
3. 1 medium banana, sliced (about 120 g) - The riper the better, because the pancakes will be sweeter! I usually make these pancakes when I have overripe bananas in the fruit bowl. Instead of throwing them away, I make pancakes, and they turn out delicious
4. ½ medium avocado, peeled (about 70 g) - Again, the riper the better. It's a great way to add healthy fat to pancakes, and it doesn't really change the flavor much
5. 1 large egg, at room temperature - If you don't have eggs, you can always make my eggless banana pancake recipe.
6. ½ teaspoon baking powder - Helps the pancakes rise and become fluffier. Don't do what I did and use baking powder that had already been opened a few weeks ago; the recipe turned out terrible. Learn from my mistakes!
7. A drizzle of oil for the pan (if needed)

Before we get to the recipe, I'd like to remind you that it's essential to have all the ingredients I mentioned. Of course, you can always substitute the avocado and banana for other fruits, for example, but that will ruin the recipe's concept. I've tested this recipe several times and ended up with these ingredients, so I recommend you follow it exactly.

Shall we make the avocado banana pancakes?

After making this pancake recipe for Jorge several times (he loves it… But really, he loves all-you-can-eat, so don't trust him!), I'm sure I'll be able to teach you how to make them in no time! Believe me, you'll only need to see this step-by-step once!

In a large bowl, mash the banana and avocado with a fork until you get a smooth, creamy mixture, as in the image below.

It's time to crack the eggs! Actually, just crack one egg… Add the egg and stir a little until it breaks up, I like to stir until you can no longer see the egg yolk completely. Now that the egg is well incorporated into the dough, you can add the milk.

Do you already have a smooth and good-looking dough? Then it's time to finish off the pancake batter by adding the flour and baking powder!

It's important not to add all the flour at once. Add it gradually while stirring. This ensures that you can more easily incorporate the flour into the pancake batter and avoid lumps.

This is how I always do it; it may take a little longer, but the pancakes will be much softer and without those awful flour lumps!

Do you already have a smooth, lump-free pancake batter with a good texture? I'm sure you do!

Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and lightly grease it with a bit of oil, if necessary. Spoon in the batter, using about one tablespoon per pancake, and cook until bubbles begin to form on the surface, then gently flip and cook the other side until golden.

Now you just need to do the same for the remaining pancake batter and you'll end up with an out-of-this-world plate of pancakes!

I love adding pistachios on top, because they give the pancakes a little crunch, a new layer of flavor, and yes… they’re all over social media, so I couldn’t resist!

Got leftover pancakes? Don't throw them away!

Jorge sometimes even teases me because I don't like to throw anything away, absolutely nothing! Even if there's only one pancake left (or half…), I have to save it to eat later. But that's the right thing to do, don't you think?

Well, if you want to save your pancakes, or pancake batter, I'll give you some tips!

• If you have leftover pancake batter, I recommend storing it in the refrigerator in an airtight container and using it within 12 hours. Usually, if I have leftover pancake batter from the afternoon, I put it in the fridge to use the next morning. I give the batter a quick mix, use it, and it's still good!
• When I have leftover pancakes, I usually store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat them within 3 days. In fact, that's the maximum amount of time I've tested, so I don't recommend leaving them for longer, as they'll lose their texture and flavor.
• If you don't think you'll be eating the pancakes anytime soon, you can (and should) freeze them. I freeze them often, and the flavor stays exactly the same! You can keep them in the freezer for about 2 months. When you're ready to eat them, just take them out of the freezer and let them thaw naturally.

These are tips from a food storage addict, so you can trust my word and my deadlines! The important thing is not to spoil food and, of course, to store it safely.

Don't be afraid to try new ingredients!

This recipe is good, healthy, balanced, and delicious. It's true, there's no doubt about that. However, you can always try new things!

If you don't have any of the ingredients in the recipe, try new ones! Swap the avocado and banana for another fruit, swap the flour for another type of flour, use soy milk, coconut milk, etc.

The secret is to try new ingredients and new flavors!

I hope you enjoyed my super easy avocado and banana pancake recipe. I made it with a lot of love and care, so I hope it meets your expectations.

If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to comment below.