Banana & Walnut Oat Pancakes (Two-Ingredient Style)

These are not proper pancakes. They don't require flour, eggs, milk, or any of the usual pancake paraphernalia. They're just banana, oats, and a pinch of salt. They're soft, slightly chewy, and taste like a treat without the sugar crash. I make them when I want pancakes but can't face the faff. They take five minutes. They're brilliant.

Ingredients (Serves 1, makes 3–4 small pancakes):

• 1 ripe banana
• 50g rolled oats
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• A handful of chopped walnuts
• Coconut oil or butter for frying

Method:

1. Mash the banana thoroughly in a bowl with a fork.
2. Add the oats, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined. Let it sit for 5 minutes—the oats will absorb some moisture.
3. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
4. Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a tiny bit of coconut oil or butter.
5. Spoon tablespoon-sized dollops of the mixture into the pan. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
6. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and firm.
7. Serve warm. They don't need syrup—the banana is sweet enough.

Why it's gut-friendly: Bananas provide natural sweetness and potassium. Oats are packed with prebiotic fibre. Walnuts add omega-3s, which are anti-inflammatory. No refined sugar, no flour, no nonsense.