No milk, butter or eggs are required for this super easy banana applesauce pancakes recipe! Only 7 ingredients and a few minutes of your time are needed to make this delicious hot breakfast. Perfect quick and easy way to start the day!
Why I Love This Recipe
Sometimes we just don't have milk or eggs on hand because these are ingredients we go through quickly in our family. Whether you are like us in this regard or if you are avoiding these ingredients for a different reason, this is the perfect easy breakfast option!
Here are a few reasons why I love it so much:
- There are only 7 simple ingredients needed to make the recipe (some are optional even!) and they are all typically available in my kitchen at any given time.
- I love making homemade apple sauce and this is the perfect way to use it up.
- Ripe bananas are a frequent guest in my kitchen and this is a great way to make sure they don't go to waste.
- I personally prefer the taste of bananas and applesauce over eggs, milk and butter. These ingredients add so much yummy apple and banana flavor!
- This super quick breakfast can be made in just a few minutes from start to finish, making this a great recipe to make for either a weekday or a weekend breakfast.
- The batter is nice and thick, creating the most perfect fluffy pancakes.
Recipe Ingredients
Flour - Use all-purpose flour for a fool-proof way to create this recipe or use your favorite gluten-free variety such as oat flour to create a GF recipe.
Granulated sugar - Cater the amount of sugar used in the recipe to your liking. For a sweeter end result, double the amount of sugar called for. Or consider cutting the amount in half in order to create a batch of healthy pancakes.
Baking powder - This leavening agent will ensure your cakes come out nice and fluffy! Be sure it is fresh for best results.
Salt - Any variety of salt may be used, such as sea salt, table salt or kosher salt.
Bananas - Two mashed overripe bananas taste so delicious in these pancakes!
Applesauce - The applesauce and bananas join forces to create delicious flavor and also to eliminate the need for butter, olive oil, vegetable oil, eggs and milk.
Use any variety you have on hand, either sweetened applesauce or unsweetened applesauce. Or create your own homemade applesauce to boost the flavor even more!
Vanilla extract - To simplify these easy pancakes even further, you may eliminate the extract.
Or change up the flavor by using a different variety, such as caramel extract or almond extract!
How To Make Banana Applesauce Pancakes
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients: mashed banana, applesauce and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until batter is free of lumps.
Step 3
Place a skillet over medium-low heat and spray generously with cooking spray. Add 1/4 cup of batter to the hot skillet (as many as will fit in the pan in a single layer).
Use the back of a spoon to flatten the batter (it will be thick) and shape it into a circle. Cook for about 1 minute per side or until batter has cooked all the way through and cakes are golden brown.
Step 4
Repeat until the remaining batter is gone, spraying the skillet with cooking spray before each new batch. Spread butter over warm pancakes and pour syrup over the tops.
Prep Applesauce Banana Pancakes Ahead of Time
- Prepare the batter, as well as any toppings, the night before.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.
Recipe Notes
- The pancake batter will be thick, so spreading it around with the back of a spoon will be necessary once you add it to the hot skillet.
- When you cut into these delicious pancakes, don't be alarmed by the moist insides. It's the bananas! The texture will look different from pancakes made with eggs, milk and butter, but rest assured they're fully cooked.
- Go low and slow with the heat! I set my burner on the low end of medium-low in order to keep the cakes from burning.
- Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave as needed.
- Create small pancakes if you'd like by using 2 tablespoons of batter per cake.
Easy Pancake Toppings
- Fresh fruit such as chopped apples or berries.
- Apple topping, berry compote or fruit purees.
- A little butter and a drizzle of pure maple syrup or a spoonful of powdered sugar.
- Whipped cream and sprinkles.
- Canned strawberries, blueberries or cherries.
- A spread of almond butter, peanut butter or Nutella.
- Regular or mini chocolate chips.
How To Tell If Frozen Bananas Are Bad
Bananas should be used within 6 months after they have been frozen. Once thawed, if the insides are brown and oozing, they may be bad. They'll still be safe to use in baked goods or smoothies when the insides are soft, yellow and intact.
How Long Does Applesauce Last In The Fridge
Once a container of store-bought applesauce has been opened, it will stay fresh for anywhere between 7-14 days when stored in the fridge.
Homemade applesauce has a shorter shelf life, ranging from 4-6 days.
For more information about how to store applesauce, check out this helpful article from Pip and Ebby.
Apple Butter vs Applesauce
Both applesauce and apple butter are made by slow cooking apples with other ingredients including sugar and warm spices to achieve a delicious outcome.
Apple butter typically contains more sugar and is cooked for a longer period of time, giving the final result a deeper color and flavor, as well as a thicker, more spread-like texture.
Applesauce can be cooked with minimal sugar and has a more sauce-like consistency. It is usually enjoyed as a solo snack or as an ingredient in baked goods.
What Temperature to Cook Pancakes On Stove
Ideally, the temperature for creating the perfect pancakes on the stove top should be between 350-375 degrees F. For burners without temperature settings, a medium-low to medium setting works great.
A low setting is safer than a high setting, as high temps may scorch the pancakes making them inedible and undercooked in the centers. It is highly recommended not to exceed medium heat.
Easy Pancake Recipes
Banana Applesauce Pancakes Recipe - No milk, no eggs!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 bananas ripe, mashed
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed banana, applesauce and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until batter is free of lumps.
- Place a skillet over medium-low heat and spray generously with cooking spray. Add the batter to the hot skillet in 1/4-cup increments. Use the back of a spoon to flatten the batter (it will be thick) and shape it into a circle. Cook for about 1 minute per side or until batter has cooked all the way through.
- Repeat until the batter is gone, spraying the skillet with cooking spray before each new batch. Spread butter over warm pancakes and pour syrup over the tops.
Notes
- The pancake batter will be thick, so spreading it around with the back of a spoon will be necessary once you add it to the hot skillet.
- When you cut into these delicious pancakes, don't be alarmed by the moist insides. It's the bananas! The texture will look different from pancakes made with eggs, milk and butter, but rest assured they're fully cooked.
- Go low and slow with the heat! I set my burner on the low end of medium-low in order to keep the cakes from burning.
- Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave as needed.
- Create small pancakes if you'd like by using 2 tablespoons of batter per cake.
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