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Banana Pancakes Recipe - Easy, Fluffy, and Full of Flavor

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas (the spottier, the better for sweetness)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or neutral oil (plus more for the pan)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional; adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped walnuts or pecans, blueberries
  • For serving: butter, maple syrup, sliced bananas, yogurt, or nut butter

Method
 

  1. Mash the bananas: Peel and place the bananas in a large bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  2. Whisk in the wet ingredients: Add the egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter or oil. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar (if using), cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Make the batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. It’s okay if it’s a little lumpy—overmixing makes pancakes tough.
  5. Rest the batter (optional but helpful): Let the batter sit for 5 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate and the flour to hydrate, leading to fluffier pancakes.
  6. Heat the pan: Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
  7. Cook the pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. If using add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, sprinkle them on now.
  8. Flip at the right time: Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  9. Adjust heat as needed: If pancakes are browning too fast, lower the heat slightly. Each stove is different.
  10. Serve warm: Stack on plates and top with butter, maple syrup, and your favorite extras.