Description
Classic Banana Pancakes are a delicious and fluffy breakfast treat, combining ripe mashed bananas with a tender pancake batter. These pancakes are lightly sweetened and flavored with vanilla, cooked to golden perfection on a griddle, and served with maple syrup, fresh banana slices, and powdered sugar for a delightful morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup 1% Low Fat Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
For Cooking and Serving
- Vegetable Oil (as needed for cooking)
- Unsalted Butter (to taste, for cooking and serving)
- Maple Syrup (to taste, for serving)
- Banana (to taste, for serving)
- Powdered Confectioners Sugar (to taste, for serving)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In another small bowl, mash the banana with a fork until nearly smooth. Whisk in the eggs, then add the low fat milk and vanilla extract, whisking until fully blended.
- Combine Batter: Pour the banana mixture and melted unsalted butter into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter should remain thick and slightly lumpy.
- Preheat Griddle: Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat until hot and ready for cooking.
- Grease Cooking Surface: Add a small pad of unsalted butter and about one tablespoon of vegetable oil to the griddle. Swirl to coat evenly.
- Cook Pancakes: Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the griddle, spacing pancakes about 2 inches apart. Cook until bubbles form on top and the underside is golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until the other side is golden and the pancakes have puffed.
- Repeat Cooking: Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate. Wipe the griddle clean with paper towels, then add more butter and oil as needed for remaining batter. Repeat the cooking process for all pancakes.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes hot, topped with maple syrup, fresh banana slices, and a dusting of powdered confectioners sugar as desired. Enjoy your classic banana pancakes!
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes, do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay.
- Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning the pancakes; medium heat works best.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Butter and oil combination prevents sticking and adds flavor.
- Pancakes are best served immediately but can be kept warm in a low oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana pancakes, classic pancakes, breakfast recipe, fluffy pancakes, maple syrup, easy pancakes
