Low Sodium Pancakes Recipe (No Baking Powder)

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This low sodium pancakes recipe is light and flavorful, simple and delicious!  A tasty pancake recipe made with no added salt and no baking powder, making them a delicious alternative to traditional pancakes.

Ready in just 15 minutes, you can make a quick stack of pancakes that the whole family will love. A great low sodium breakfast or brunch option that you can serve with syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or even chocolate chips!

Want more low sodium breakfast recipes? Try our low sodium breakfast sandwiches, low sodium eggs benedict, and our favorite low sodium fruit smoothie!

Note: This recipe was originally published 4/14/22, but I updated the recipe and post on 8/2/25 and removed the sodium-free baking powder and sodium-free baking soda, both of which are (unfortunately!) no longer being made.

I love a good, hearty, pantry staple breakfast that is easy to whip up on the weekends, and these tasty low sodium pancakes are perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast. Skip the pancake mix, and make these simple mouthwatering pancakes for your next weekend brunch – with NO salt and NO baking powder needed.

These are a regular staple on our weekend brunch menu. I love how quick and simple they are to make, and how delicious they are to eat. I make these plain, or sometimes add in frozen blueberries and serve with some unsalted butter and Canadian maple syrup. And they were absolutely perfect.

Why This Recipe Works

• These pancakes are light, flavorful, and naturally sweet!
• They contain no salt or baking powder (or hard-to-find ingredients).
• A great alternative to traditional pancakes.
• Ready in 15 minutes, you can get these on the table fast.
• Cooks of any skill level can make these pancakes by following our step-by-step photos and instructions below!

Easy Low Sodium Brunch Recipes

This low-sodium pancake recipe is great for a quick cozy weekend breakfast, brunch, or brinner (breakfast for dinner!).  Fluffy pancakes are the perfect recipe for brunch guests, or just for getting the whole family together to enjoy a weekend meal. 

These homemade banana pancakes are also great for having company over for a holiday brunch as well. Ready in under 30 minutes, these pancakes are simple to get on the table, and they will go fast!  

You can see all my low sodium breakfast and brunch recipes to find your next favorite.

Ingredients You’ll Need

See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!

The base of this recipe is made with mashed bananas – they give the pancakes a delicious texture and sweet flavor!

I also use eggs in this recipe, which naturally have ~60mg sodium per serving. They give the pancakes a great texture, similar to French toast!

All purpose flour gives these pancakes a great texture. I also stir in some cinnamon and Greek yogurt into the batter. I find that the Greek yogurt gives the pancakes a little tang for flavor. And of course, I topped mine with unsalted butter and pure maple syrup.

Additions and Substitutions

Instead of all purpose flour you can use whole wheat flour or oat flour if desired.

If you want to add in some fruit to these pancakes – you can add in blueberries, raspberries, or lemon zest and juice for extra color and flavor!

Add in mini chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, or top the pancakes with whipped cream if desired – yum!

If you don’t have Greek yogurt, you can use sour cream, ricotta cheese, or just regular milk instead.

How To Make Pancakes without Salt

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add the peeled bananas and mash with a fork until they become soft and shiny.

Step 2: Add in the eggs, Greek yogurt, and stir well to combine.

Step 3: Mix in the flour and the cinnamon into the batter until well combined.

Step 4: Get a pan or skillet hot, and add 1/4 cup of pancake mix. Cook the pancakes on medium heat.

Step 5: When small bubbles form around the edges of the pancakes (around 4-5 minutes on my stovetop), flip and cook for the pancakes for an additional 2-3 minutes on the second side until golden brown.

Step 6: Stack, add a pad of unsalted butter, and a drizzle with maple syrup, and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

More Low Sodium Brunch Recipes You May Enjoy

• Low Sodium Quiche
• Low Sodium Sausage
• Easy Low Sodium Shakshuka
• Low Sodium Hash Browns
• Low Sodium Omelette

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Low Sodium Pancakes

AuthorAuthor Kelly Jensen

This low sodium pancakes recipe is light and flavorful, simple and delicious!  A tasty pancake recipe made with no added salt and no baking powder, making them a delicious alternative to traditional pancakes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Servings 3 3-pancake servings

Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

• Skillet or Pan

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 bananas
• ▢ 4 eggs
• ▢ ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ▢ ½ cup all purpose flour
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ Unsalted butter for serving
• ▢ Pure maple syrup for serving

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Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl, add the peeled bananas and mash with a fork until they become soft and shiny.
• Add in the eggs, Greek yogurt, and stir well to combine.
• Mix in the flour and the cinnamon into the batter until well combined.
• Get a pan or skillet hot, and add 1/4 cup of pancake mix. Cook the pancakes on medium heat.
• When small bubbles form around the edges of the pancakes (around 4-5 minutes on my stovetop), flip and cook for the pancakes for an additional 2-3 minutes on the second side until golden brown.
• Stack, add a pad of unsalted butter, and a drizzle with maple syrup, and enjoy!

Notes

Serving Size

The serving size for this recipe as estimated here is for 3 pancakes (the recipe makes ~9 pancakes total). The nutrition information is for 1/3 of the recipe. This does not include butter or maple syrup – so if you add those for serving, make sure you include them in your nutrition calculations.

Additions and Substitutions

Instead of all purpose flour you can use whole wheat flour or oat flour if desired.

If you want to add in some fruit to these pancakes – you can add in blueberries, raspberries, or lemon zest and juice for extra color and flavor!

Add in mini chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, or top the pancakes with whipped cream if desired – yum!

If you don’t have Greek yogurt, you can use sour cream, ricotta cheese, or just regular milk instead.

Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 433mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.

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