Hi Friends!
As promised, I’m back today to give you the recipe for the banana crunch pancakes I made for lunch on Monday…oh, and again for lunch yesterday!
I’ve been teasing you on instagram & facebook with pictures like this:
That wasn’t nice, was it?!
Well have no fear…I’m here to share today. But first, let’s talk about a few things:
- I made these pancakes as kind of my own version of my all-time favorite Banana Crunch Pancakes from a restaurant we eat breakfast at sometimes called First Watch.
- I’ve tried to replicate these before using banana slices like they do and failed miserably…the banana slices were always sticking to the pan, or burning, or creating pockets so the batter right around them didn’t cook. I decided to see if I could solve this problem by just mashing the banana up to begin with to give them the banana flavor without having to deal with the slices. Success!
- Their version uses sliced almonds…I used chopped pecans a)because I had them and b) because chopping is a lot easier than slicing when it comes to nuts.
Oh, and the most important thing. If you make these and expect them to be light, airy and bisquick-like you are going to be VERY disappointed. You’ll probably cry. These are not light, airy pancakes. They’re dense, and chewy, and packed with protein, healthy fats and whole grains! They’re actually quite similar to my all-time favorite Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes but with a few changes of course.
Are you ready for the recipe?
Whole Wheat Banana Crunch Pancakes
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Keywords: stovetop breakfast healthy vegetarian agave greek yogurt oats banana
Ingredients (8-10 pancakes)
- 2/3 c mashed banana (2 medium)
- 1/4 c Skim milk
- 1/4 c Chobani non-fat greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp agave nectar
- 3/4 c white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 c oats
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 – 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 – 1/2 c chopped nuts
- 1/4 – 1/2 c Love Grown Foods Simply Oats Granola
Instructions
1. Combine the wet ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Stir in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
3. Let sit while griddle heats up.
4. Ladle onto a hot, greased griddle.
5. Top with chopped nuts and granola and press lightly down into batter with your fingers.
6. Flip when bubbles form and cook through.
Note: These pancakes will be moist, especially from the banana so I leave them on the griddle for a while, and press down on them with the spatula to help them cook.
I definitely suggest topping these pancakes with yogurt (read: more chobani!!) and sliced fruit. SO GOOD!
When I made them for lunch yesterday, I topped them with peach Chobani and a fresh peach. AMAZING. I really liked the peach/banana combo.
Either way, you really can’t go wrong 
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
YUM! These look amazing! And I always love a good pancake recipe!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..Foodie for a Day // Lemon Blueberry Protein Pancake
i’ve been on a huge pancake kick recently, so i’ll be sure to add these to my list to try out! they look SO good! i’ve been smashing up half of a banana into my Kodiak Cake mix, and i just love it. it makes the pancakes so dense and slightly sweet.
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries recently posted..WIAW #37: Nut Butter Crazed
yay!! hope you like them!
Mmmmm, so good! Something about cooked banana that is just so tasty (banana bread, banana muffins, banana pancakes . . . )
Megan @ Weddings and Workouts recently posted..Update
i agree. love baked banana! hubby hates it! more for me
Will have to get some granola so I can make these! They look wonderful.
Elle recently posted..Bushels of Bok Choy
yay!!! let me know how you like them!
No, it wasn’t nice to tease us! Haha, thanks for posting the recipe!
love the point about the dense and chewy.
I think thats what caused my husband not to love the first protein pancakes I made.
I didnt warn him
Miz recently posted..Question: Praying for what we dont want!
ahhhh yes, my hubby won’t eat them either. he likes bisquick
These are AWESOME!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life recently posted..Got That Covered
thanks!! let me know if you try them!
These sound (and look) great!! I’m always looking for new and unique pancake recipes. I like to make them on weekends when I don’t actually have to work. Thanks!
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you’re welcome
enjoy!!
i love how THICK these look!! i love cooking pancakes but mine always turn out… well… pancake-thin!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..Know Neuroblastoma. NO Neuroblastoma.
haha i think it’s the baking powder!
Can I come over? Please?
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anytime girl!!
YUM!! I love the idea of these for lunch, what a yummy treat! I’m thinking these could come in handy as my go-to lunch while marathon training…sticking with oatmeal for breakfast, my first love, of course.
ha!
pancakes for lunch = amazing!
Love this recipe…So much good stuff going on!
She Rocks Fitness recently posted..WIAW + Whooha Gear Giveaway
thank you! i try to squeeze a lot of good stuff in there!
Holy moly those look really good! Lots of yumminess all around!
Jaren @ Kiwi Fit Blog recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday #5
I used to get the Banana Crunch Pancakes all the time when I lived in Columbus and had plenty of access to First Watch restaurants.
They were one of my faves, along with the Greek Fetish omelet. I am definitely going to have to give these pancakes a go! Thanks for sharing. 
Carrie R recently posted..Summer Blog Challenge- Day 7, A Photo That Makes My Heart Melt
ooooh that omelet sounds good!
Oh my goodness, those look absolutely amazing!! I would go to town on them haha
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..One Lovely Blog
I’m drooling… seriously. All of a sudden my oats aren’t so appealing.
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..WIAW: Beach Edition
haha, sorry about that
O.M.G. This is pancake nirvana!!! Definitely making these!
jobo recently posted..The power of letting go: freedom.
haha love it! let me know how you like them!
Yummy yummy! I love pecans so these look delicious!
Michelle (Better with Berries) recently posted..Coconut Caramel Clusters
pecans are my new favorite nut! wish they weren’t so expensive!
It looks like the bomb. Bananas always make pancakes 10X better because they become more moist. Greek yogurt and pumpkin have the same effect (Why they are my favorites to add in!)
HollieisFueledByLOLZ recently posted..Cross Country vs Road Racing
omg pumpkin pancakes. yum!!
YUM! These sound delicious!!
Jolynn @ Lift Pray Love recently posted..French Vanilla Iced Coffee with a Secret Ingredient
thanks!!! they are quite delish!
These look AMAZING!
Missie recently posted..Running and Virtual Races #running #fitby30
thanks so much
I’m a huge sucker for anything pancake. But, I can’t do nuts in my cakes… just doesn’t cut it for me. However, I hadn’t seen that link to your oatmeal pancakes… I pinned that to my ‘to make’ board. YUM!!!!!
oh yes, you must try! they’re my alltime fav!
Can you come cook me breakfast everyday? Pretty Please? Those look delicious!
Jocelyn @ Peace Love Nutrition recently posted..((Product Review)) Barre Bars!
i would love to!
nom nom nom
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Yum! These look like they are just to die for! I can not wait to try them out! I’m thinking they are probably a great way to use up my bananas when they get a little over-ripe! Thanks for sharing Lindsay!
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you’re welcome! let me know what you think!
Love pancakes and don’t eat them enough! I tend to eat savory breakfast over sweet. Pretty sure the only thing missing from that recipe is a dollop of peanut butter!
Talia @ Bite Size Wellness recently posted..Quickie Workout in Bed: Upper Body Cardio
ooooh yes, that would be good!
These look so good! I definitely love adding granola to baked goods as well, so you get that nice crunch in each bite. Bananas are definitely my favourite in pancakes!
i can’t believe i waited so long to try them in mine!
I can’t even DEAL with how good those look!
haha let me know if you try them!
Wow, awesome pictures! These look restaurant-quality!!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..A weekend devoid of nutrients.
haha i wish!! thanks girl
Delish! And very pretty picture.
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thanks girl
I love how delicious and hearty this recipe looks! Your pictures serve as a painful reminder to me that it’s been too long since I’ve eaten pancakes.
Matt @ FaveHealthyRecipes recently posted..Low Carb Bacon "Donuts"
get on it! these will definitely keep you full!
I need to make this for my boys this weekend!
Leonor @FoodFaithFitness recently posted..Last 2 weeks of Zwow’s
yes!!! let me know what they think!
Oh wow! Those look wonderful!
Emily Butler @EmilysHomestead recently posted..Vanilla Honey Almond Butter, at home!
thanks so much!
I wrote out this recipe as soon as I seen it, can’t wait to try it!! thanks for sharing!
Rana recently posted..Blog love and Run love
Oh wow!
These look incredible! Definitely a delicious change from the usual pancake!
thanks! they were a fun way to change it up!
#Swoon
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I am brand new here… and I can’t even remember how I found your blog (I think it was from stalking Foodie PenPals on other sites)…
I’m always looking for decious and healthy treats for my not-so-healthy-yet-husband and I adapted this receipe for waffles. He loved them! Can’t wait to make ‘em again.
so glad to hear that!!