Pillowy soft Fruity Banana Coconut Pancakes for a wonderful Spring weekend breakfast or brunch. The sweetness of the season captured in gluten-free, vegan, fruit-filled pancakes will make your body, mind, and taste buds happy and filled with joy!
I decided we should have some pancakes this week. I have a bunch of very old pancake recipes that never got shared and I found this gem while I was looking through them all. I remember making these the first time. They were so heavenly and perfectly sweet! I fell in love, but when do I NOT fall in love with pancakes? These pancakes are especially good right now as well all hold dear wishes for a wonderful happy Spring season. Mother Earth begins to produce the most luscious fruit and nature's sweetness is abound. I even treated myself to a container of fresh beautiful strawberries at the grocery last weekend. They were so lovely (and on sale!).
Fruit is really the only sweetness I need in my life. I always MUST have some sort of fruit in the morning with breakfast. An apples, pear (I have been obsessed with Bosc Pears lately), an orange, usually something whole. But now that berry season is coming, I'll gladly wash off some ripe sweet strawberries! Apples are always in season for me (even if they aren't), they really are one of my top 3 favorite foods. An apple a day, right?
I'm pretty sure there's no fruit that I won't eat. I really can't think of one. They're all just so perfectly crafted by the fruit gods. And the colors of fruit! O, just like spices! So vibrant, there is no way you can't be enticed by them!
I wish I had a garden. I would grow every type of vegetable and fruit possible. Thing is, I have no idea how and the soil and ground where I live is dreadful (I'm talking my home back in NJ). So that would me some major building plant beds and what-not. Things I don't know how to do. Gardening also seems like it takes a lot of time. But I guess it would be 100% worth it. Free food (produce is so expensive!), non-gmo, and delicious.
Every time you cook, you must get a great sense of satisfaction and be filled with pride, knowing that you grew the food you are preparing and nourishing your body with. O what a lovely thought, ground to plate....to mouth 😉 One day, when I have my own home somewhere, I am promising myself I will start a garden. Bucket list item for sure!
Fruity Banana Coconut Pancakes
Ingredients: (serves 1)
+ ⅓ Cup Flour Mix ( 2 TB Banana Flour
+ 1 TB Coconut Flour
+ 2 TB Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
)
+ ½ Tsp Baking Powder
+ ¼ Tsp Banana Extract
+ ¼ Cup Apple Banana Puree (I used a baby food jar that mixed both)
+ 3 Drops of Vanilla Stevia
(optional)
+ ⅓ Cup + 3 TB Unsweetened Coconut Milk
Vanilla Topping:
+ 1 TB Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
(divided into ½ TB and ½ TB)
+ 1 TB Vanilla Protein Powder
(I used Plant Fusion)
+ 2 TB Water
Directions:
+ In a mixing bowl, combine the flour mixture and baking powder and give it a stir. Then add the extract, fruit puree, stevia, and coconut milk/water. Stir until you get a nice lump-free pancake batter.
+ Grease a non-stick pan with some coconut oil and place the pan over medium heat on the stove. Once hot, add ⅓ of the batter to the pan, cook for 3-4 minutes (or until the edges "dry" and little bubbles form). Flip, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Repeat the process with the rest of the batter.
+ To make the topping, in a small bowl combine ½ TB of the shredded coconut and all the protein powder. Then slowly add and stir in the water. You may need more of less, but you are aiming for a thick frosting.
+ To serve, spread a bit of frosting on each pancakes as you stack, leaving most of it for the top of the whole stack. Then sprinkle the last ½ TB of shredded coconut on top of it all. Now you're beautiful fruity pancakes are ready to be devoured!
So I guess this breakfast is an all-in-one! Fruit in your main breakfast component! Eh, but I'd probably have more fruit too. Maybe top with banana slices? Sounds like a plan!
I am dying for a stack of cakes right now! Just a few more weeks until I can make pancakes in my kitchen at home again! Wooo! I plan on whipping these up for sure. I hope you'll join me in some fruity pancakes eating as well 😉 Although, I'm jealous since you can make them sooner than me!
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samir
The pancakes are delicious and banana and conocut makes it more healthy for our body 🙂 good job. thankyou.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Honest mum
They look sublime! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Jerri
These look delicious! Thanks for linking up wit me for Friday Favorites. I'm featuring you this week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Jerri!
Deborah Davis
Hi Rebecca,
My family has always loved hearty, healthy pancakes for breakfast , so I am delighted that you shared your delectable Fruity Banana Coconut Pancakes recipe with us on the Plant-based Potluck Party. I appreciate it. I'm pinning and sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Miz Helen
Your Pancakes look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a wonderful week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Marla @ Organic Life on a Budget
We love pancakes in my house too. I will have to add this flavor combo to the mix! I'm excited for berry season too, to add those to the pancakes, yum!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Nothing like fresh blueberry pancakes too 😉
kimmythevegan
"I have been obsessed with Bosc Pears lately"
'cause bosc pears are the bomb! I know you aren't a smoothie girl, but I love bosc pears in my raspberry, mint & kale smoothie. SO good!
Anyway - your pancakes always look so perfect! If I ever meet you in person, I will demand beautiful pancakes haha ;p
Thanks for sharing this recipe - it sounds like the perfect way to start the day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That sounds good! Make me one 😉
Okay deal! I'll make you pancakes and you make me a smoothie!
kimmythevegan
Yes!
lili
These pancakes look great! Love all the ingredients! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much love!
Ruebi
Who can say no to pancakes? Especially when they look this good!
Also, banana flour? Banana?! My eyes have been opened!
#SITSblogging
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you friend!
Valerie
Yum, seriously that looks amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you Valerie!
Stephanie
YUM! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Deborah Davis
Hi Rebecca,
What a joy it would be to wake up to these! Thank you for sharing this healthy and delicious Fruity Banana Coconut Pancakes recipe with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop! I’m pinning and sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Jess@CookingisMySport
Awesome pancakes Rebecca- thanks for bringing them to FF 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Jess!
Brooke Knipp
I love coconut! How has it never occurred to me to put it on pancakes before? That's all gonna change.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It must!
Sunny@andloveittoo
These look delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Ashley
Hi there! Stopping by from Flaunt It Friday. This looks really yummy! I like the addition of the baby food puree. I don't have a gluten sensitivity so I'm going to try this with regular flour! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Any flour will work!
Cassandra @PoweredByBling
I've never heard of banana flour. I love that I can get it on Amazon (of course I can!). I am not the biggest fan of pancakes, but when I do eat them they have to have banana and nuts in them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
How can you not love pancakes!????? :O
Cassandra @PoweredByBling
I'm such an egg person - I love them every way. It's really weird because I love waffles and french toast, but I just can't get into pancakes. Except like I said, if they have banana and nuts. And they have to be small like silver dollar size. I just can't sit down to a short stack. 🙂
karen
so going to try these
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker
Yummy pancakes. Never thought of using banana extract -- I bet it makes them taste amazing. I never met a fruit I didn't like either, Rebecca 🙂 I'd make a very happy fruitarian, that's for sure!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! And the banana extract makes them so bananay! I love adding it to things! It's a better banana flavor than an actual banana!
Linda @ 2CookinMamas
The banana flour was new to me too but it sounds yummy. I love anything with bananas and they say a banana a day keeps the doctor away (sound familiar :-)). I've made pancakes with just eggs and mashed bananas but these look like they would be a little more substantial. I can't wait to try them! (Hopped over from Wake Up Wednesday Link Party)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha...nah, but the apple...yes 😛
I don't consume eggs, so I wouldn't know!
Rachel
Another delicious-looking recipe! You could put out a cookbook.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Maybe one day 😉
Georgie
Yum! That topping looks delicious - I always like to have some kind of topping on my pancakes
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The topping makes all the difference 😉
Ginny Williams
Oh goodness they look amazing! But where do you find banana flour?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's linked! I order it on Amazon!
Ginny Williams
Oops, sorry! Didn't notice that earlier! Thanks for the reply.
Emma
These look lovely! Do come on over and share them on our #freefromfridays linky
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Emma!
Debbie W.
Love coconut and these look perfect. your neighbor on the Unite Link Party this morning.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Debbie!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
These are gorgeous looking pancakes. Yum! #TastyTuesdays
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much!
farmerswifeandmummy
Mmm I've seen these flying around social media and wanted to see how you did them. They look delicious, I don't know if it's intentional but the frosting looks heart shaped to me 🙂 very pretty pictures #TastyTuesdays
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you so much dear! And no, not intentional 😉
Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together
These look like Hawaii!! I need more coconut in my life 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, we all do! One meal at a time 😉
Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa
Banana flour!?!?! How have I never tried this before? I'm a total pancake lover, so these are right up my alley 🙂 xo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I use it in a lot of my pancake recipes! You need some then!
Farrah
Okay, you win. I love fruit and coconut, so this is hella gonna be the next batch of pancakes I attempt! <3 Super excited!! I have everything but the banana extract! :O
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woo! I will virtual high five you and give u an internet hug!!!!
Sarah
Yum! I don't think there is a fruit I don't like either, or can't think of one as I sit here thinking about it. Pancakes, well don't get me started there as I LOVE them! Can't wait to try these beautiful ones!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! I was trying to think of one for the longest time...but I'm coming up blank!
And pancakes...no question...I love them ALL!
Hayley
I love pancakes!! These sound wonderful! I have to try banana flour!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's one of my favorites!
Linda @ Veganosity
Yum, tropical pancakes. Now if only I could enjoy some in a tropical location, life would be perfect. 🙂 These sound delicious my friend.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We need to book a trip....and make pancakes 😉
Linda @ Veganosity
Haha! Pancakes and cauli-steaks. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You got that right 😉
Lily Lau
I'm getting addicted to bananas this season! This recipe seems brilliant 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Lily!
Sheena @ Tea and Biscuits
Bananas and pancakes are a wonderful combination, your recipe looks really lovely and I really need to find some banana flour to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just order on Amazon! Easiest way! XOXO
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
I love fruit, too! Banana and coconut are two of my absolute favorite things, and you just put them in pancakes - how can that not be amazing? Thanks for the recipe 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! I actually hate like "real" whole bananas, but I love the flavor!
Olivia Schwab
This looks so great! Pancakes are my favorite so I'll have to try this recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
When are pancakes not a favorite 😉 Haha! Thanks Olivia!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
I have never heard of banana flour, definitely have to check it out. Love the flavors in these pancakes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You so need to!
Thank you Sharon!
Alanna
I never met a pancake I didn't like! Loving these flavors. I also WILL have a garden some day 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's hard to EVER meet a bad pancake 😉
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama
Pancakes are my jam! Love the idea of adding the baby food puree...adds a little more punch than just plain applesauce.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I always use baby food! I have so many jars!
Erin
I love how you used baby food! What a great idea!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's my go to!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
ooh banana extract! I've never used that before. Have to check it out. Thanks for linking up with us for Meatless Monday
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, I have an extract for every flavor in my pantry!
Kevin
Hi - what camera do you use? Your pictures look amazing! I am 100% going to give this recipe a try this evening.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You and I both know these are terrible (they are so old from months and months ago!), but I use a Canon Rebel T3i.
francesca
Oh, girl! These look mouth watering.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are 😉
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
YUM!!!! Girl you know I love pancakes. I am intrigued by banana flour, where did you get yours? Online? I would love to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea, it's linked! I have tons of recipes with WEDO banana flour 😛
Christine from Cook the Story
These pancakes look delicious. I've never used banana flour before. It'll be fun to try something new.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Banana flour is great! A little goes a long way, just like coconut!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
Now that I am trying GF, I most definitely need to get my hands on some of these unique flours you are using. I have been craving pancakes and NEED to make them happen!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Why are you waiting!!!!!???????
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats
These look wonderful! We love anything coconut and pancakes are always begged for!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! Haha, yes! Pancakes are a MUST!
jess meddows
Gluten free, vegan, full of fruit AND with coconut!!! These are my food heaven, Rebecca 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
My heaven food too 😉
Emily @My Healthyish Life
Coconut and vanilla are two of my favorite flavors! (Someone needs to make a nut butter flavor like that). These are so pretty 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Girl....I'm on it! ***adds to recipe list***
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit
Well you know I'm in if the word 'fruity' is involved!! I like the banana-apple baby food addition, those babies know what's up 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know!....well except those gross like peas and chicken combo ones...YUCK!
Lauren Allen
Yum! That vanilla topping sounds soo good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, just the usual for me!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
You are amazing with pancakes! I can never flip them properly or they burn or are undercooked. Not enough practice! Love the idea of using an apple banana puree, great flavors 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! More practice! Just a perfect excuse to make them....every day! 😉
Meg Bollenback
I am a huge fruit lover, too. I've been waiting for strawberries to come into season in DC and so have been enjoying the last bits of winter citrus and pears recently. These pancakes look delicious! I am slowly coming around to the taste and texture of coconut and this recipe looks like one I would enjoy. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Strawberries ARE here in DC!
You can always go a little less with the shredded coconut if you don't like that texture! You get the flavor from all the other coconut here!
Meg Bollenback
No way! I looked this past weekend and didn't see fresh ones at the market yet! Where are you finding them?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The groceries all have beautiful ones!
Meg Bollenback
Ok, I must have missed them somehow. Thanks for the info -- will be on the lookout this week!
Tina Muir
Banana and coconut!?! What a good idea! I LOOOVVVE pancakes, so any pancake flavor sounds good to me, but this is a good combo, and lots of nutrition in there too! Thanks for joining us for meatless monday 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally! The more fruity nutrition goodness is glorious cakes, the better!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens
I wish I had a garden, too- I want to grow everything! I'm also a big fan of pancakes, but who isn't, right? 😛 I'm going to pretend that I have these yummy pancakes for breakfast this morning! Happy Monday!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! The possibilities of growing your own beautiful bounty! Ah!
Haha, I'll pretend I have them in front of me too 😉 XOXO
Alison
Mmm these look delicious, love the flavours you have used
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Alison!
Lois
This looks so delicious!! yum yum - thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Lois!
Krystal
Oh my goodness I could not live without fruit and also dream of having a garden. I am REALLY curious about that banana flour. I thought I knew all the alternative flours out there but you got me with that one! Those pancakes sound just divine! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We both need a fruit garden...ASAP! 😉
Banana flour rocks! Super expensive, but worth it!
And THANK YOU! XOXO
Carla
I hate the coconut
the child loves.
I shall try again 🙂
for the love of the child.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, I bet you a million dollars that you'll love the coconut here 😉