Banana Oat Pancake Muffins (Vegan)

I LOVE breakfast foods. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is, if you offer me some type of breakfast item, I will gladly take you up on it. Pancakes have always been high on my list of favorites, but I’ve had trouble finding good recipes or ready-made mixes that are 100% whole grain and don’t have a handful of preservatives, refined sugars, stabilizers and/or “natural flavors.”

We can’t get enough of these pancake-like muffins (Thanks to The Pioneer Woman for the inspiration)! I triple the recipe on Sunday mornings, allowing for ample leftovers to use throughout the week. Have them for an on-the-go breakfast, morning snack or just to satisfy an afternoon sweet tooth.

This recipe is vegan and can be made gluten-free if oats are tolerated and GF varieties are selected.  The main ingredient, oat flour, is rich in both soluble (can help lower cholesterol) and insoluble fiber (increases gut transit time – or in simpler terms… keeps us regular)! These pancakes are also packed with Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron and Vitamin B6. Get creative with your mix-ins and toppings and ENJOY (dark chocolate chips would also be delicious)!

*Note, I didn’t use any baking powder/soda, so they are a little bit more dense than your average muffin/pancake. I incorporated carbonated water to increase the tenderness.