Easy Peanut Butter Banana Paleo Pancakes

When you want pancakes but not the flour, sugar, or fuss, this is the answer. A ripe banana and a scoop of peanut butter blend into a naturally sweet, grain-free batter, no refined flour or sugar in sight, that cooks up tender and satisfying in about ten minutes.

The banana does the heavy work, lending sweetness and binding the batter so it holds together without flour. You can blitz everything in a blender or just mash the banana and whisk it smooth by hand.

These flourless pancakes are more delicate than the diner kind, so a gentle approach pays off: keep them small, cook over medium heat, and wait until the edges look set before flipping, so they don’t tear. A final smear of nut butter on top, and you’ve got a quick, paleo-friendly breakfast for one.

Kitchen Tips

• Use a very ripe banana; it mashes easily and makes the batter naturally sweet, so no sugar is needed.
• Keep the pancakes small and cook over medium heat; flourless batters are delicate and burn or break easily.
• Wait until the edges are set before flipping, so they hold together instead of falling apart.

Variations

• Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter in place of the peanut butter.
• Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla to the batter, and top with fresh banana slices, berries, or a drizzle of honey.