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Vanilla Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas

Vanilla pancakes topped with caramlized bananas

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 7 3-inch pancakes
Calories: 328 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pancakes
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk¹
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt²
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramelized Bananas
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 bananas (not overripe), in 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Make a well in the dry ingredients, and add the wet into the dry; mix until just combined.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Grease skilled with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Add 1/4 cup batter per pancake.
  5. Cook until bubbles form and the edges start to look dry, about 2 minutes.
  6. Flip pancake over, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the other side is lightly browned.
  7. Meanwhile, make the caramelized bananas.
  8. Melt the butter in a separate skillet over medium-low heat.
  9. Add the butter and let it melt.
  10. Once the most of the butter has melted, stir in the sugar; continue stirring until the sugar melts.
  11. Add the banana slices, and cook until the bananas begin to soften and caramelize.
  12. Flip bananas over and continue cooking until the other side has caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
  13. Add the pecans, if using, and stir to combine.
  14. Pour the banana sauce over hot pancakes.

Notes

  • Anything from skim to whole milk will work.
  • If using vanilla Greek yogurt, increase the milk to 1 cup.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 328kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 371mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 73-inch pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 328kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 371mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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