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Banana Pancakes

Mashed ripe bananas go into a simple buttermilk-style pancake batter that cooks on a griddle until the centers are set. The bananas replace most of the sugar.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Stack of banana pancakes with sliced banana on a plate

Why you’ll love it

  • Very ripe bananas add sweetness and moisture.
  • Baking powder and a little soda lift a heavier fruit batter.
  • A 375°F griddle browns the outside while the center cooks through.
  • Bubbles that stay open on top are the cue to flip.

Ingredients

Servings4

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

  2. 2

    Whisk the egg, milk, mashed bananas, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.

  3. 3

    Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat, about 375°F if the griddle has a dial. Lightly oil the surface. If the oil smokes, turn the heat off and let the pan cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Flip and cook until the centers are set and the undersides are golden, about 1 to 2 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Serve warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding oil only if the pan looks dry.

Pro tips

  • Mash the bananas well so you do not get raw pockets of fruit.
  • The batter is thicker than plain pancake batter. Do not thin it too much.
  • Keep cooked pancakes on a rack in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch.

Easy substitutions

whole milk
buttermilk
butter
vegetable oil
vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Storage and reheating

Storage

Refrigerate in a covered container up to 3 days.

Reheating

Warm in a toaster or a 325°F oven until hot.

Nutrition

Estimates per serving, using standard ingredient averages and rounded to the nearest gram. This is not a lab analysis, and it shifts if you change brands or add sides.

Calories
314
Protein
8 g
Carbs
48 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
3 g

Budget friendly · Stovetop · Vegetarian

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