Recipe · American
Banana Oat Pre-Race Pancakes
Fluffy blender pancakes made from banana, oats and eggs. Easy to digest, carbohydrate-rich and a familiar breakfast for race morning.
By Relentless Bravery ·
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Makes
- 8 small pancakes
- Difficulty
- Easy
Everything goes in a blender, so these pancakes take minutes to mix. Ripe banana sweetens the batter and the oats give it a soft, fluffy texture.
Are pancakes a good pre-race breakfast?
Yes, if you eat them 2–3 hours before your start. They are mostly carbohydrate with moderate protein and little fat or fibre, which makes them easy to digest. Practise them before training first so race day is not the first time.
+Can I make the batter the night before?
+Are these gluten free?
Ingredients
Makes 8 small pancakes
For the batter
To serve
Equipment
Blender · Non-stick frying pan
Method
- 1
Blend
Blend the bananas, eggs, oats, milk, baking powder, cinnamon and salt until smooth. Leave to stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
- 2
Heat the pan
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and wipe it with a little oil using kitchen paper.
- 3
Cook
Add 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake and cook for 2 minutes until bubbles appear and the underside is golden. Flip and cook for 1 minute more.
Tip: Keep the heat medium; the banana makes them brown quickly.
- 4
Keep warm
Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while you make the rest.
- 5
Serve
Serve four pancakes each with a spoonful of yoghurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 440 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65 g |
| of which sugars | 29 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| of which saturates | 2.8 g |
| Fibre | 6.5 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Estimated from typical ingredient values. Brands and portion sizes will change the numbers.
Tips & swaps
- Add a few blueberries to each pancake as it cooks.
- For extra protein, blend in 20 g vanilla whey and an extra splash of milk.
Storage
Cooked pancakes keep 2 days in the fridge or 1 month frozen. Reheat in a toaster.
