Banana Pancakes Recipe
Fluffy and moist banana pancakes made with ripe bananas and buttermilk, perfect for a comforting breakfast. These pancakes feature a tender crumb with a subtle sweetness and are easy to prepare from scratch using simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (256 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 cup (230 grams) mashed banana (from 2 to 3 very ripe bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons (43 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for cooking
For Serving (Optional)
- Maple syrup
- Butter
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mashed banana, eggs, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Use a whisk to gently fold the batter together, but stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are combined. The batter should remain lumpy to ensure tender pancakes. Set aside to rest for a few minutes.
- Heat skillet and prepare butter: Warm a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt completely and bubble.
- Cook pancakes in batches: Using a scant 1/4 cup measure, drop batter onto the skillet. Cook until edges are set and bubbles form on the surface, approximately 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Repeat and keep pancakes warm: Transfer cooked pancakes to a wire rack to prevent sogginess. If butter begins to burn in the skillet, wipe it clean and add fresh butter before cooking remaining batter.
- Serve warm: Serve pancakes warm with additional butter and maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender; some lumps are fine.
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Resting the batter briefly helps improve texture.
- Keep cooked pancakes on a wire rack instead of stacking to maintain crisp edges.
- Butter can be substituted with cooking spray or oil if preferred.
- Maple syrup is optional but complements the banana flavor well.
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