Banana Coconut Pancake Recipe (vegan & gluten free)

These banana coconut pancakes are a simple, functional option when you want something nourishing, easy to digest, and supportive of stable energy.

Instead of relying on overly processed breakfast options, this recipe focuses on whole, plant-based ingredients that provide both immediate and sustained fuel. The natural sweetness from banana and maple syrup offers quick carbohydrates, while the addition of coconut provides fats that help support satiety and more balanced energy throughout the morning.

This is the kind of meal that works with the body: supporting digestion, blood sugar balance, and overall nourishment in a gentle, accessible way.

🌿 Why This Recipe Works

Each ingredient plays a functional role:

• Banana provides potassium and natural enzymes that support digestion while contributing natural sweetness.

• Full-fat coconut milk offers medium-chain fatty acids, which are more easily utilized by the body for energy and help promote satiety.

• Gluten-free oats (sprouted and glyphosate free) creates a soft, easy-to-digest base while providing steady carbohydrates and fiber for your gut.

• Maca root powder adds an adaptogenic element traditionally used to support energy and endocrine balance.

• Cacao powder contributes antioxidants and depth of flavor.

A pinch of mineral-rich sea salt helps support electrolyte balance and enhances overall taste.

🥞 The Recipe

Wet Ingredients

½ cup mashed ripe banana

½ cup full-fat coconut milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, depending on preference)

Dry Ingredients

¾ cup gluten-free flour (oat flour works well)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon maca root powder

1 teaspoon cacao powder

Pinch of mineral-rich sea salt

Pinch of vanilla bean powder

🌿 Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine all wet ingredients until smooth.

2. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients.

3. Gently combine the wet and dry mixtures until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.

4. Allow the batter to rest for 3 to 5 minutes. This step helps hydrate the flour and improves the final consistency.

5. Heat a lightly oiled cast iron pan over medium-low heat. Cooking at a lower temperature supports even cooking and helps preserve the integrity of the fats.

6. Pour the batter and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook through.

🍓 How To Serve

Serve with:

Unsweetened coconut yogurt for a source of beneficial bacteria

Nut or seed butter for additional protein and satiety

Fresh berries for antioxidants

🌿 A Foundational Approach To Nourishment

This recipe is a simple example of how meals can be both enjoyable and supportive. By combining carbohydrates, fats, and functional ingredients, you create a more balanced foundation for energy, digestion, and overall well-being.