By: Leslie L. , Edited by: Lauren S.
What’s a three ingredient healthy recipe for on the go students?! These pancakes are on our list for the top ‘food for thought’ recipes that will make your gut happy, while subtracting one more extra thing you have to do in the already busy day. Not only are these delicious delectables healthy and nutrient-rich, but it is also an affordable option. Plus, it serves as a terrific gluten and vegetarian free alternative for those with allergies.
Do you often skip breakfast or forget to eat because of 8am lab or are having to cram for the latest exam? Fear not. These banana oatmeal pancakes can be made in a jiffy! The ingredients only consist of bananas, oats, and eggs–all protein, potassium and fiber enriched constituents.
Ingredients
Specifically, you’ll need these ingredients for an average serving size of 6 bite sized pancakes: two ripe bananas, two eggs and one cup of oats. If you’d like to add extra flavoring to your pancakes you can, but it’s completely optional. This would include vanilla extract, cinnamon, chocolate chips, blueberries, etc. It’s completely up to your choosing!
Now if we’re calculating a total approximate sum for this recipe hack, let’s take a look at the prices for these items at H-E-B.
For a fresh bunch of non-organic, regular bananas, it’s approximately $1-2 each bunch. Bananas are not only an affordable option, but incorporating them in your diet has many benefits. They are great for vegan, paleo and low-calorie diets because they are fat free and contain a lot of potassium.
Screenshot of product listed on H-E-B site
Next, an “H‑E‑B Grade AA Cage Free Large Brown Eggs” is approximately $4.10 for a pack of 12. These listed below are cage-free, grade AA, and don’t have any antibiotic or hormones added.
Screenshot of product listed on H-E-B site
Lastly, you’ll need oats. There are many options for this, but I’d recommend the H-E-B brand can of oats for the best quality and price.
Screenshot of product listed on H-E-B site
This comes to a grand total of approximately $10 with a lot leftover for other batches and days where you need that easy breakfast.
Cooking Steps
Furthermore, let’s get on with the cooking! First, you’ll need to blend all of the ingredients together and preheat the skillet on low heat. You’ll then grease your skillet with the product of your choosing (butter, cooking spray ,etc) and put the mixed ingredients on the skillet (add optional extras after already having the concoction on the skillet).
Finally, you flip each side until cooked and be sure to be careful as they are smaller, and less malleable than regular, flour pancakes. Then enjoy!
These low sugar and flourless pancakes can be made by everyone, but are especially useful for busy college students. These can easily be frozen the night before and eaten the next day if you don’t have anytime to spare the next morning.
For more information, click here to access a YouTube video that can provide a further explanation through visuals.