Weight Loss Breakfast Banana Pancakes

Here’s a simple recipe for Weight Loss Breakfast Banana Pancakes that’s also SmartPoints-friendly!

Ingredients

  • 1 medium banana (approximately 100 calories)
  • 1 large egg (approximately 70 calories)
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats (approximately 75 calories)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • Cooking spray or a small amount of oil for the pan

Instructions

  1. Mash the Banana: In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Add the egg, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon to the mashed banana. Mix until well combined.
  3. Heat the Pan: Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray or lightly oil it and heat over medium.
  4. Cook Pancakes: Pour small amounts of the batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Serve: Enjoy your pancakes warm. You can top them with fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey if desired.

SmartPoints Calculation

  • Banana: 0 SmartPoints
  • Egg: 2 SmartPoints
  • Oats: 3 SmartPoints

Total SmartPoints: 5 SmartPoints for the entire recipe.

Tips

  • You can add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  • Consider adding a tablespoon of nut butter for healthy fats (just remember to adjust SmartPoints accordingly).

Enjoy your healthy breakfast!

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