Introduction

These gluten-free wild blueberry banana pancakes are a delightful and healthy way to start your day. Made with ripe bananas and bursting with wild blueberries, they offer a naturally sweet flavor and fluffy texture without any gluten. The accompanying wild blueberry maple syrup adds the perfect fruity finish.

A stack of four golden-brown pancakes sits on a white plate with a blue rim, generously covered with dark purple blueberry sauce that drips down the sides and pools on the plate. Small whole blueberries are scattered on top and around the pancakes, adding texture and color contrast. Behind the plate, three yellow bananas rest on a white marbled surface covered partly by a blue and white checkered cloth. Next to the bananas, there is an open jar of dark blueberry jam with a wooden spoon inside and a clear bottle with amber liquid. The scene is bright with natural light. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

5 1/2 ripe bananas, smashed (keep them chunky)
3 whole organic eggs
1/4 tsp baking powder
Private Selection frozen wild blueberries
Coconut oil for frying the pancakes

Wild Blueberry Maple Syrup:

2 tbsp Private Selection frozen wild blueberries
1/2 cup Private Selection Medium Amber Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Private Selection Wild Maine Blueberries Preserves

Instructions

Step 1: Use your fingers or a fork to smash the ripe bananas into a bowl, keeping the texture chunky.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, then add them to the bananas and blend well.
Step 3: Stir in the baking powder and mix thoroughly. Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Step 4: Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of coconut oil.
Step 5: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet, then add as many wild blueberries as you like on top.
Step 6: When bubbles form on the surface, lift the pancake gently and wait until the underside is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden.
Step 7: Serve pancakes immediately while hot.
Step 8: For the syrup, combine frozen blueberries, maple syrup, and blueberry preserves in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 9: Simmer and stew the blueberries until they are tender and starting to break down, about 15-20 minutes, while cooking the pancakes.
Step 10: Remove the syrup from heat and drizzle generously over the pancakes before enjoying.

Tips & Variations

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and texture in your pancakes.
Feel free to substitute fresh wild blueberries if frozen are not available, adjusting cooking time as needed.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the batter for extra warmth and flavor.
For a vegan version, replace eggs with flaxseed meal mixed with water and use a plant-based oil for frying.

Storage

Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave. The blueberry syrup can be kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 1 week. Warm the syrup slightly before serving again.

How to Serve

A tall stack of about eight golden-brown pancakes, each slightly uneven with crispy edges, is layered one on top of the other. Dark purple blueberry sauce is generously drizzled over the entire stack, pooling around the bottom pancakes and on the white plate. Fresh, small, dark blueberries are scattered on top and between some pancake layers, adding a shiny, juicy texture. The stack sits on a white plate, placed on a white marbled texture surface with a hint of a blue and white checkered cloth in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these pancakes without bananas?

Bananas are central to the pancake’s structure and flavor, so omitting them would require a different recipe. If you need an alternative, consider using applesauce or a commercial egg replacer instead.

Are these pancakes truly gluten-free?

Yes, these pancakes use bananas and eggs as the base without any wheat or gluten-containing flours, making them naturally gluten-free. Just ensure that all additional ingredients, like baking powder and preserves, are gluten-free certified if you have strict dietary needs.