Cinnabun Banana Pancakes

Pancakes are one of my all-time favorite breakfast foods because a) they satisfy my sweet tooth and b) they keep me feeling full all the way up until lunchtime.

And who doesn’t love a good cinnabun?! If cinnabun pancakes weren’t a thing before, they definitely are now.

I'm always trying out new recipe variations, testing ingredients and flavor combos. These babies are a glorious gluten-free treat with a sugary cinnamon filling and pack a mean ~20g of protein so you won't be left feeling hungry again an hour after breakfast.

The best thing about them is they're quick and easy to make as all the batter ingredients can be mixed in a blender. Only takes about 20 min. start to finish, so you don't even have to wait for the weekend to test them out ;)

INGREDIENTS:

Pancakes

1/2 cup GF rolled oats

1/2 medium ripe banana (other 1/2 for topping)

1/4 cup Greek Yogurt 

1 large egg

2-3 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk

1 tsp. baking powder 

1/2 tsp. cinnamon 

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Cinnabun Filling

1-2 Tbsp. of melted coconut oil (or organic grass-fed butter)

1 Tbsp. coconut sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon 

Optional Toppings

Maple syrup, Banana slices, Blueberries, Coconut flakes, Sprinkle of cinnamon

HOW TO:

• In a small bowl, mix the cinnabun filling ingredients and stir until creamy. Set aside.

• Spray a skillet with cooking spray or coconut oil and preheat to medium heat. (Let it get very hot before you start cooking the batter)

• Mix all the pancake ingredients into a blender and blend until the oats are completely broken down and the batter is smooth and creamy (1-2 min)

• Pour the batter in the heated skillet to your desired pancake size. When bubbles begin to form on top or the edges look golden, flip and cook for another ~2 min.

• Spread a bit of the cinnabun filling on top of each pancake, and then stack another pancake on top. Continue spreading and stacking for as many pancakes you plan to eat/serve.

• Top the stack with the remaining 1/2 of banana cut into slices, blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup and any other toppings you like.

[Recipe inspired by Running with Spoons]