Banana Pancakes

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    12 pancakes

  • Calories

    108 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Banana Pancakes

Fluffy and fruity Banana Pancakes are the ultimate go-to breakfast or brunch comfort food. This recipe turns out perfectly every time and is made with simple pantry staples and ripe bananas. Serve this recipe with maple syrup and sliced bananas for a meal the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 very ripe bananas peeled
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus more for the pan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, then set aside.
  2. Mash the bananas in a separate bowl leaving some chunks for texture. Add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. (a few lumps are okay!)
  4. Place a large pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with more butter or vegetable oil. Working in batches, add about ¼ cup of batter to the pan per pancake, and cook until golden brown on the bottom and bubbles have formed all over the surface on top of the pancake, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional minute or until golden brown on the bottom.
  5. Continue cooking pancakes, adding more butter to the skillet between each batch. Serve the pancakes warm with sliced bananas, maple syrup, and butter.

Notes

  • Mix the wet ingredients and dry ingredients until just combined. For the fluffiest pancakes, lumpy pancake batter is ideal! Overmixing causes gluten to develop which can result in a chewy texture.
  • Keep pancakes warm in the oven. To keep each batch of banana pancakes warm while you cook more, preheat your oven to 250°F and place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Set the cooked pancakes on the wire rack in the warm oven for up to 1 hour before serving.
  • Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. Use very ripe or overripe bananas for the best flavor, because they are the sweetest! Bananas with peels that are fully black or close to fully black are ideal.
  • Quickly ripen bananas if needed. To quickly “ripen” or sweeten less-ripe bananas, place unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven or air fryer and roast for 15 minutes or until fully black. Let the bananas cool completely before peeling.
  • Reduce the griddle heat if the pancakes brown too quickly. If you smell the butter burning on the first side of the pancake, or it becomes dark brown before the center is set, adjust to low or medium-low heat. Reducing the heat may be necessary as you cook subsequent batches, especially when using a pan that maintains heat well.
  • Cook a larger batch of banana pancakes using an electric griddle. If you have one, an electric griddle is a great tool to easily feed a crowd or when doubling this banana pancake recipe for meal prep. Preheat the griddle to 375°F and grease the entire griddle surface with butter or oil. Use a measuring cup to evenly portion pancakes (¼ cup each) and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 200mg (8%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 155IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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