Description
This Banana Pancake recipe offers a deliciously light and fluffy breakfast option made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick and wholesome start to your day, these pancakes combine natural sweetness with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, cooked to golden perfection on a skillet.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
For Cooking
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth, ensuring a creamy base for the pancake batter.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light; a few lumps are okay.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
- Serve warm: Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, sliced bananas, or nuts to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for naturally sweeter pancakes and better texture.
- Adjust sugar based on your sweetness preference or omit for a healthier option.
- Milk can be substituted with any plant-based milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes.
- Cook pancakes on medium heat to ensure they are cooked through without burning.
