The healthy banana pancake is a very easy recipe that is full of benefits. In addition to being easy to prepare, this pancake is versatile. It goes well for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, pre or post-workout.

With just three ingredients, you can spice it up and make it a beautiful dish. It's great for the table, and it becomes an almost decorative item.

So, let's get to the recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
• Cinnamon to taste (if you like)

Preparation method:

1. Mash the banana, add the eggs and oatmeal. Sprinkle with cinnamon (optional).
2. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
3. Grease the frying pan with olive oil or coconut oil.
4. On low heat, add the mixture.
5. Let it fry on one side, then turn it over.
6. Remove when golden and the pancake has firmed up.

Tips to make your banana pancake even tastier

This little cake looks amazing with honey on top. It will be a little more caloric, but relax, honey does much more than just provide calories. It has anti-inflammatory properties, improves immunity, soothes coughs and makes life much more enjoyable, right?

The riper the banana, the sweeter this recipe will be. So if you have a sweet tooth, choose riper fruits.

If you like to eat with your eyes, add some banana and strawberry slices on top. The acidity of the strawberry and the sweetness of the banana make the fit pancake much tastier.

Benefits of fit pancakes

Healthy ingredients bring many benefits to the body, as we will show you. This makes this recipe much more interesting.

Tryptophan: an ally for good mood and much more

The banana, present in the healthy banana pancake, contains tryptophan. It is an essential amino acid. In other words, the body cannot produce it. However, it is very important for the body. This is because this substance is essential for the synthesis of serotonin, known as the “happiness hormone”. Thus, the banana gives that boost in good mood.

Other benefits:

• Less anxiety
• Improved sleep
• Improves memory

Bananas contain other important macro and micronutrients: fiber, potassium, vitamins, antioxidants and carbohydrates. They prevent cramps due to potassium, increase satiety due to fiber and increase energy levels thanks to carbohydrates.

Thermogenic

If you add cinnamon to your healthy banana pancake, you will have a thermogenic food. In other words, it speeds up your metabolism. Of course, like any other food, it will not help you lose weight without a balanced diet and regular exercise, among other factors.

Cinnamon is also antibacterial, increases the sensitivity of tissues to insulin, and this property prevents the accumulation of fat. It contains antioxidants, which help fight free radicals. They are responsible (in part) for aging and the process of illness.

Blood glucose control

One of the most interesting properties of oats is their ability to control blood sugar levels. This cereal also improves intestinal transit, satiety and has several nutrients that are important for our health. Fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamins, carbohydrates and proteins.

Satiety

Oats contain complex carbohydrates that are absorbed slowly. This increases the feeling of fullness in those who consume the ingredient. The eggs and banana also contribute to this characteristic of this delicious healthy pancake.

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