Gluten-free Banana Mini Pancakes

Have some weekend fun by whipping up a batch of gluten-free Banana mini pancakes. If you aren’t up for making a large batch like this, simply halve the recipe below. Macros are calculated on a serving being 4 mini pancakes so there will be enough for 3 people with some leftover. Serve drizzled with honey or maple syrup and enjoy with fruit (however, macros exclude any of the garnishes).

Ingredients

• 270g over-ripe bananas, peeled weight (approx. 2 large)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 TB light olive oil
• blueberries, to serve (optional)
• honey (optional)

Method

1. Chop the bananas, then place them into a bowl and use the back of a fork to mash them to a smooth puree. Crack in 4 eggs and whisk well to combine. Add the baking powder and cinnamon (best added by sprinkling over through a tea strainer). Whisk until there are no lumps and the baking powder and cinnamon have been mixed in thoroughly.
2. Pour 3 tablespoons light olive oil into a little bowl and have a ball of kitchen paper handy. Dip the kitchen paper into the oil and wipe the pan with it. Place the pan over low-moderate heat.
3. One mini pancake = two tablespoons of the banana batter: Add the batter into the centre of the pan and cook until you notice little bubbles appear on the pancake. Gently turn over by nudging an egg-lifter or spatula under the pancake and flip to cook the underside. (Don’t worry if you burn the first one, the first pancake is always a disaster until you get the temperature just right). Remove the cooked pancake and set aside. Repeat the process until all the pancakes are made. You may not use all the oil, but it’s unlikely you will use any more than this. (Macros are calculated on using the full 3 tablespoons.)
4. NOTE: You may be able to make two pancakes in the pan at the same time, but they may not hold their round shape as well. Also, these pancakes are not suitable for large sizes, as the ‘batter’ is very delicate. However, they are perfect for mini ones. These ones were approximately 10cm diameter.