Heart-Healthy Avocado Banana Pancake Stacks

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Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Ready in:
20 minutes

Recipe Description:

Avocados and bananas combine for a smooth batter to make scrumptious pancake recipe. Top with additional fruit for bonus nutrition.

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 2 pancakes
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup whole grain flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced, divided
  • 1 cup ripe banana, sliced
  • 1 cup reduced fat milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • non-stick cooking spray

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl mix together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, brown sugar and baking powder.
  2. In a blender, combine half of the avocado pieces, half of the banana slices, milk, eggs and vanilla. Puree until smooth.
  3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined, batter may be lumpy.
  4. Lightly spray a griddle or skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each 4-inch pancake. Cook until bottom is lightly brown and bubbles begin to burst, about 2 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm with remaining avocados and bananas.
Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (205g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g -
Monounsaturated Fat 5g -
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 220mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 11g -
Includes 3g Added Sugars 6%
Protein 11g -
Vitamin D 1mcg 6%
Calcium 174mg 15%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 442mg 10%
Vitamin A 79mcg 8%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 8%
Vitamin K 8mcg 6%
Thiamin 0.06mg 4%
Riboflavin 0.30mg 25%
Niacin 2mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.30mg 20%
Folate 53mcg DFE 15%
    (0mcg folic acid) -
Vitamin B12 0.51mcg 20%
Pantothenic Acid 1mg 25%
Choline 93mg 15%
Phosphorus 135mg 10%
Magnesium 31mg 8%
Zinc 0.88mg 8%
Selenium 10mcg 20%
Copper 0.12mg 15%
Manganese 0.16mg 8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.