Healthy Pancake Blueberry Banana Bread made easy with a complete pancake mix! No butter, oil or refined sugar. Also gluten-free and vegan options!
I think we can all agree that banana bread is probably one of the best kinds of foods invented.
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like banana bread, actually. Even those people who HATE bananas love banana bread because it’s basically heaven in bread form. I mean how could you not love that crackly nut crusted top with a fluffy sweet banana-y flavored pillow inside?
I’m pretty sure that you and I would agree that we would be able to eat banana bread everyday if we could, no? I totally would too but that’s probably not the greatest idea in the world for my health!
So my goal was to create a banana bread recipe that was super easy-to-make, healthy enough to eat every day, and of course just as delicious as a regular sugar-filled banana bread. Challenge accepted and defeated!
This banana bread came out even better than I imagined and I couldn’t be happier (and couldn’t stop eating it lol). You would never guess the secret ingredient that’s in this banana bread if I didn’t tell you….. PANCAKE MIX!
Yes it’s made so simple and easy with pancake mix. I used Kodiak Cakes complete protein pancake mix which has to be my favorite of all time but there are many other healthy gluten-free complete pancake mixes, just choose your favorite mix.
Now banana bread typically contains a lot of added sugar but this version only has 1/4 cup of coconut sugar in the bread and 2 tbsp for the topping which is cutting back a lot.
But do not be fooled by the less sugar, the bananas are the main source of sweetness accompanied by the juicy blueberries. There is no need for more sugar!
Pancake Mix Blueberry Banana Bread
This Blueberry Banana Bread is super easy-to-make with a complete pancake mix. It’s healthy enough to eat every day and contains no refined sugar, butter or oil. It’s a kid-friendly (and adult pleasing!) nutritious snack, breakfast or dessert that is soft and pillowy on the inside with a crackly nutty crust. Also has a vegan and gluten-free option!
Pancake Mix EASY Blueberry Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups complete pancake mix can use Gluten-free mix
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 eggs/flax eggs. beaten
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- TOPPING
- 1/3 cup crushed walnuts
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and spray a loaf pan with oil. Mix pancake mix and coconut sugar in a large bowl and set aside. Mix eggs, bananas, and milk in a small bowl, add to dry ingredients and combine well. Mix in blueberries and add batter to loaf pan. Mix topping ingredients together and sprinkle on batter. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
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Looooooove how simple this is! Pancake mix is great for everything!
Yum! Looks so good!
thanks!
Thank you! I love pancake mix!
IKR!
Is there anything bananas and blueberries can’t do? Pass me a slice!
Oh that looks delish! Genius idea using a pancake mix to make a cake/loaf! The topping makes it look even more scrumptious!
oh yes, banana bread is definitely one of the best foods invented!! totally agree with y’all on that one 🙂
Yum, yum, yum!!! This is such a fun twist!
Is it too much if i tell you i love you right now? too intense?? hahahhaa..this looks amazing! I love using mixes and creating my own things with them…so quick and delicious! Im making this over my long weekend!
HI Bethany & Rachel,
Yum! Sounds like delicious and healthy bread for anytime of the day. I love blueberries and with the bananas in the bread it sure makes my mouth water. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & Tweeted!
So simple! My ideal recipe 😉 Thanks for sharing!
That’s so true, like pizza, everybody loves banana bread! If they don’t, there’s definitely something suspicious about them. And even if that non-banana bread lover is out there, there’s no way they wouldn’t devour this awesomeness!
YES banana bread is a universely loved bread, and you can make so many different delicious varieties. I love that you pumped it up with Kodiak Cakes. 🙂
Banana bread is the best! Kodiak cakes is the best!
yes banana bread is the best!
thanks!
thank you!
Awww thank you!
thanks!!
It’s the best food ever!!!! Thank you Lyss <3
Thank you! The topping is like icing on the cake 🙂
Amen! 🙂
I could eat this banana bread loaf in a heartbeat! The blueberries look amazing in each slice!
Wow! You can’t go wrong with blueberries! I also love the topping – great idea!
yes same! Thank you!
Thank you! It’s so yummy 🙂
Such a great idea to use pancake mix in this! I need to try it cause banana bread is my fav, and this sounds like it makes it even easier to make!
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We will love your Blueberry Banana Bread! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
i’m in love with this haha this is much better eaten with some ice cream on top. yummy. pls share more recipe, i’m very excited. enjoy your day!
Looks yummy…great photos.
this looks amazing! so moist
Thanks Patrick!
Can you use stevia or other sugar options?
Hi Crystal,
You sure can! Hope you enjoy 🙂
I’m sure it’s delicious, but I’m curious about how the buttermilk pancake mix is vegan?
You can use any type of pancake mix!
Can you use waffle mix to substitute pancake mix?
sure!