Banana Pancakes
Fluffy banana pancakes made with ripe bananas are the perfect quick breakfast or brunch! These naturally sweet pancakes come together in just 20 minutes using pantry staples. Whether you’re craving a cozy weekday meal or an indulgent weekend treat, these easy banana pancakes are a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 8 pancakes (serves 3–4)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Butter or oil, for the pan
Instructions
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease with butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with toppings of choice (syrup, fruit, yogurt, etc.).
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Batter can be customized with add-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts.
- For extra flavor, add cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for longer.
- Reheat in a toaster, skillet, or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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