Healthy 2 Ingredient Pancakes with Apple Cinnamon Syrup
These healthy pancakes us just two ingredients. Topped with apple cinnamon syrup, this recipe turns the traditional pancake into a nutrient dense food. These healthy pancakes are simple, quick, convenient & kid friendly.
Healthy pancakes? Who knew there could ever be such a thing? Well, except Pinterest.
I had been seeing this recipe alllll over pinterest for about, eh, I don’t know… maybe A YEAR before ever trying them out. Partially because I just didn’t believe they’d be good and partially because I never had proper equipment around.
But now I have a ninja (!!!) and I’m constantly looking for recipes so I can use that bad boy.
OK so what is the recipe you ask? One banana and two eggs.
Yup, that’s all!
It sounded so bizarre to me. How on earth could pancakes come from that? But I’m starting to realize that when in doubt, use a banana. Does anyone else get that from pinterest? Bananas seem to be the superhero in every recipe.
So here’s the baking process: put two eggs and a banana in a blender/food processor/ninja and blend that baby up! Some recipes say you can just mash it together with a fork but I don’t trust my mashing ability to make them the right consistency. PLUS whipping them in a blender or food processor incorporates air into the batter and makes them niiiiice and fluffy.
Now, since I have to make my pancakes stand out from the rest… here is what makes mine different: the syrup.
I love pancakes but face it… they’re just not healthy for you in any way. & then dumping buckets of sugar on top doesn’t scream nutritious either. But hey, to each his own!
I opted for healthier “syrup” using applesauce, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla. IT WAS SO GOOD.
These pancakes already have a lot of moisture in them so you don’t need too much syrup anyways. I also put a little (large) dollop of peanut butter on mine cuz I’m a PB addict.
& who doesn’t love the pb banana combo?
There you have it! Healthy pancakes for just 250 calories!…(not including syrup)… The batter made me 5 large pancakes. Add a little apple cinnamon syrup and peanut butter and you’re set!
{ APPLE CINNAMON SYRUP }
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/2 – 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon (to your liking!)
- Honey
Mix applesauce, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl. Warm up on your skillet. (I used the same skillet that made my pancakes). Pour over pancakes and drizzle honey on top.
What are your favorite pancake toppings!?
Chat soon, xx
elizabeth
Hey Girl Hey!! Great post! My rooms and I agree: this recipe is life-changing!! I love pancakes so much so I will definitely be trying this soon!
Hahah oh hey girl! We need to have a pancake party for small group!!
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I wish I liked Bananas but they don’t sit well with me. They are so good for you so I wish I could eat them.
Awh! That’s so unfortunate because I feel like people are putting them in everything nowadays! I’m sure you can come up with some different healthy pancakes 🙂
I seriously cannot wrap my head around how a banana and eggs can produce what looks like regular ol’ pancakes. I have to try this for myself.
Hahaha girl I felt the sameeee way — somehow it works!
These sound so yummy, I know my preschooler would gobble them up.
Awh yay! They’re perfect for kids!
I haven’t had breakfast yet and these are looking mighty tasty! Great ingredients!
Awh, thank you!! Enjoy!
I love banana pancakes! The apple cinnamon syrup sounds delicious!
Southern Soul
Me too!! Thank you 🙂 x
I love love pancakes. And quick and easy pancakes are even better.
Pancakes are the best! Quick, easy, AND clean eating. Triple win 🙂
Now, that looks delicious. I can’t believe it is just banana and 2 eggs. Thanks for sharing
I know right!? I was very skeptical, but it is seriously amazing!
yes bananas are a super hero didn’t ya know? lol I eat bananas in everything so I am so gonna have to give these a try 😉
Hahah pinterest sure seems to think so!! Please do 🙂 Let me know what you think!
Oh my…Excuse me while I run….to make these!
Haha yes! Hope you like them 🙂
Loooove egg and banana pancakes! I thought it was super weird the first time I heard about it as well, but I love them now! I’ve swapped out banana for steamed and mashed sweet potato before and it tastes delicious. I bet your apple sauce topping would go great on that! Thanks for sharing 🙂
It’s such a strange concept.. but somehow works! Ohhhh my goodness that sounds amazing!!! I adore sweet potatoes! Do you have a recipe for them? I’d love to give it a try!
Two ingredients? Wow, I can’t wait to try this out! I LOVE bananas so Im sure I’ll love it!!
Haha how can you say no when it’s just two ingredients!? Even if you’re not a fan it’s not like you sacrificed much by trying! Bananas are too good! Good luck, xx
May have to try these, have some dying bananas.
Haha I love having super ripe bananas on hand! There are so many great recipes to put them to use!!
I love that it is so simple to make and it sounds absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to make my own!
Thank you!! I hope you enjoy them!
This looks so delicious, my husband would love this! I have to try this out. Thanx for sharing!
They were so so SO delicious! Let me know what he thinks! Thanks for reading 🙂 xx
What an easy recipe 😉 We love making fruit syrups, apple cinnamon is always a hit!
Incredibly easy! I’d love to hear your syrup recipes! Have you blogged any?
What a super interesting way to make a pancake – I’ll have to try it, just out of curiosity … I’m sure my son would love to see how they work, too!
Haha very VERY interesting. Curiosity is what got me to try them, too! I hope you both enjoy!!
Definitely trying this ASAP wow easy and so good !!!!
YAY! I hope you love them! xx
I am going to have to try these out! I’ve made banana “cookies” for breakfast before, which are similar but not quite the same. Thanks for sharing!
Same! My recipe is here: http://faithandfitnessblog.com/2015/09/09/50-calorie-breakfast-cookies/What's your banana cookie recipe!? I’m always looking for more! Thanks for reading 🙂
Ooo! I’ve had the pancakes before, and they’re really tasty. But now I have to make them again so I can try that delicious looking syrup! Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so glad we both share a love for them! Yay! I hope you like it!! xx
Eggs and bananas…. I’ve been running into a lot of really bad pancake recipes. I really want to make some stellar, but healthy pancakes. I’ll give these a try!
Haha I know it sounds kind of crazy but it truly works! I hope these are your answer!!
I have seen this recipe many times but I’m afraid to try it. I guess I have the same doubts you did!. Maybe I will now that I’ve seen this. Have to get more bananas though. We area gluten free family and usually just use a GF pancake mix but this seems healthier. Thanks for sharing!
I was very very skeptical! It just sounded so bizarre!! I’ve only tried gluten free pancakes once, but they were a bit dry. These were super moist. I would definitely try it at least once 🙂 Good luck and let me know how they turn out!
This plate looks interesting. Although I already add cinnamon and bananas to my pancake mix, it should be a treat to add in applesauce into it. I’ll have to try it this weekend for Pancake Sundays!
Haha I hope interesting in a good way! Pancake Sunday is the best! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
What an easy, healthy option!Kari
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So so SO easy and healthy! Thanks for reading, xx
Pancakes are a big favorite in my house. We make them at least once a week for brinner.
I loveee brinner! Breakfast anytime of day really haha. If you’re ever wanting a clean eating recipe I hope y’all will give it a try 🙂
These look so good for only 2 ingredients worth! And I genuinely have never even considered apple sauce as a topping but can imagine it’s delicious. I’ve tried jam before and that worked! x
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Thank you! They were surprisingly good! Yeah I was a little worried about using it but I really liked it! Jam was my next option, but sometimes they have just as much (or more) sugar than some syrups!
Yes! I used to make these all the time but I haven’t in a while. Your healthy syrup sounds like the perfect accompaniment, I’ll have to try it!
Euriental
I was so skeptical but now i’m mad at myself for waiting so long! Thank you!! Let me know what you think 🙂
We love pancakes in my house and are always looking for new pancake recipes to try. Thank you for this one!
You can NEVER go wrong with pancakes! You’re welcome 🙂 Thanks for reading! xx
They look so yummy. I love small pancakes… I don’t know why but they are more delicious Lol.Ninz
Me too!! Whenever my boyfriend makes us pancakes I tell him to make me baby pancakes haha 🙂 Thank you!
Looks SO good!
They were amazing! Thank you!!
Yum, these look so good!!!
Thank you, Allison! xx