If you're looking for a gut-loving way to enjoy breakfast, these flaxseed banana pancakes are it. They're naturally gluten-free, high in soluble fibre, and gentle on digestion, making them perfect for mornings when your gut feels off or bloated.
Bonus: they're completely sugar-free and can be made vegan.
Recipe Quick Stats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2
Best Time to Eat: Breakfast
Pairs With: Zenita Naturals 15-Day Mango Cleanse
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg (or flax egg: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp non-dairy milk (almond, oat, etc.)
- Coconut oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the egg or flax egg, ground flaxseed, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Add non-dairy milk to create a smooth, spoonable batter.
- Heat a pan with coconut oil over medium heat.
- Scoop batter into small pancakes and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve with gut-friendly toppings like almond butter, chia jam, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Why This Recipe Supports Gut Health Naturally
- Flaxseed provides soluble fiber to support regular digestion and feed beneficial gut bacteria.
- Banana is rich in resistant starch, which fuels healthy gut microbes.
- Oats contain beta-glucan, a prebiotic fiber that helps lower gut inflammation.
- Coconut oil may support microbial balance and ease digestion.