Description
Delight in these fluffy banana pancakes, a perfect blend of ripe banana sweetness and light, airy batter. Ideal for a comforting breakfast, these pancakes are easy to make, tender, and served best with fresh banana slices and maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup mashed overripe banana (about 1 ½ large bananas)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
For Serving
- Banana slices
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a larger bowl, beat the mashed banana and egg together until smooth. Then whisk in the milk until fully incorporated.
- Make the Batter: Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. The batter will have slight lumps, which is normal and ideal for fluffy pancakes.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Pancakes: Using a ⅓-cup measuring cup, pour 3 to 4 small circles of batter onto the pan. Cook until the pancakes puff up on top and the bottoms turn golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook the other side until they rise fully and are cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Serve: Arrange pancakes on a plate and top with fresh banana slices and a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover pancakes in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze them for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any off-flavors and ensure maximum rise.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Make sure the pan is properly preheated for even cooking and to achieve a golden crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
