Banana Buckwheat Pancakes
Pancake Tuesday (or any day!) calls for a delicious, nourishing stack of pancakes, and these banana buckwheat pancakes tick all the boxes.
Naturally gluten-free, high in fibre, and packed with gut-friendly goodness, they’re a perfect way to enjoy a treat while supporting your digestion.
Buckwheat is a nutrient-rich whole grain, offering plant-based protein and essential minerals like magnesium, while bananas add natural sweetness and prebiotics to help feed beneficial gut bacteria. Topped with antioxidant-rich berries and probiotic yoghurt, this stack is as good for your gut as it is for your taste buds!
Ingredients
- ½ banana
- 1 egg
- 20g buckwheat
- 30g oats
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 80 ml kefir (or milk of choice)
- 2 handful berries (fresh or frozen)
- Extra virgin olive oil for cooking
- Toppings of choice (e.g. berries, nuts, seeds, yoghurt
Instructions
- Combine the banana, egg, buckwheat, oats, baking powder, and kefir or milk. Blend until smooth, then add 1 handful of mixed berries.
- Heat a small pan with extra virgin olive oil. Pour in 1/4 of the batter and cook until golden/brown. Flip and cook the other side. Repeat this for all 4 pancakes.
- Heat 1 handful of berries by adding them to the pan with 2 tbsp of water OR by microwaving. Once melted, mash with a fork until smooth.
- Stack the pancakes. Pour the melted fruit mixture on top. Serve with live yoghurt, seeds and crushed nuts (or toppings of choice!). Enjoy!
Why these Pancakes are Good for your Gut
- Fibre-rich: Supports digestion and gut motility
- Prebiotic benefits: Banana helps feed good bacteria
- Whole grain goodness: Buckwheat provides fibre, nutrients and slow-releasing energy
- Antioxidant boost: Berries support immune and gut health
- Naturally gluten-free: Easy to digest and gentle on the stomach
Enjoy a pancake stack that fuels your body and nourishes your gut!
Let me know what you think! For a more savoury gut-loving meal, try Gut-Nourishing Prebiotic Soup.
Have questions or looking for support on your gut health journey? Get in touch – I’m here to help!