5-Minute Spelt Banana Pancakes

Breakfast Made Simple

These 5-Minute Spelt Banana Pancakes are the answer to busy mornings. With just a few basic ingredients, you can make a stack of warm, golden pancakes in no time. They’re soft, naturally sweet, and packed with fibre.

Why You’ll Love Them

Made with spelt flour and ripe bananas, they’re light, healthy, and full of flavour. No refined sugar, no eggs, no dairy—just a few pantry staples and five minutes of your morning. Ideal for kids, quick breakfasts, or post-workout snacks.

Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 3 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Courses: Breakfast, Brunch

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 2

Estimated Cost: 1.60

Calories: 290

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Dairy-Free, Vegan

Description

Quick, fluffy, and naturally sweet pancakes made with ripe bananas and spelt flour. Vegan, healthy, and ready in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

1 large ripe banana (about 120 g)
100 g spelt flour (white or wholegrain)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
120 ml plant milk almond, oat, or soy
1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil (for cooking)
Pinch sea salt
sliced banana, berries, maple syrup, nut butter, or vegan yoghurt. (Optional toppings)

Instructions

Mash banana:

1
In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth.

Mix batter:

2
Add spelt flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the milk and whisk until combined. The batter should be thick but pourable.

Heat pan:

3
Warm a non-stick pan with a little oil over medium heat.

Cook pancakes:

4
Spoon small rounds of batter into the pan. Cook for 1–2 minutes on one side until bubbles form, then flip and cook another minute.

Serve:

5
Stack pancakes and top with fruit, maple syrup, or nut butter.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 290kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 150mg7%
Potassium 420mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 54g18%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Sugars 12g
Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Additional Notes

Best served fresh, but leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days.
Reheat in a toaster or pan for 30 seconds per side.
Use well-ripened bananas for natural sweetness.

Keywords: spelt pancakes, banana pancakes, vegan breakfast, healthy pancakes, quick breakfast

Tips & Variations

Easy Ways to Change It Up

Add chocolate chips for a sweeter version.
Blend the batter for extra smooth pancakes.
Top with nuts or seeds for crunch.
Make it gluten-free: Use buckwheat flour instead of spelt.

These pancakes pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or a smoothie for a complete, balanced breakfast.

Conclusion

These 5-Minute Spelt Banana Pancakes are the definition of quick comfort. With only one bowl and a few ingredients, you’ll have fluffy, naturally sweet pancakes ready in minutes. Perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends—healthy, simple, and satisfying.

Read it online: https://greatbritishspeltrecipes.com/recipe/5-minute-spelt-banana-pancakes/

Valentina

A dietitian with a passion for spelt cooking. After trying different diets, I found spelt works best in my kitchen. Join me for simple, delicious recipes that bring out the best in this ancient grain!