Description
These fluffy, delicious pancakes are packed with the sweet, rich flavor of ripe bananas and brown sugar, creating the perfect combination of sweetness and fluffiness in every bite. The addition of buttermilk gives them a light, airy texture, making them an ideal breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (plus more for greasing the griddle)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar (preferably dark brown)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
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Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and grease it lightly with melted butter.
- Once the griddle is hot, ladle about ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
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Serve:
- Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, extra banana slices, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with ¾ cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice (let it sit for 5 minutes before using).
- These pancakes freeze well! Simply store them in a freezer-safe bag and reheat in the toaster or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Banana pancakes, brown sugar pancakes, fluffy pancakes, banana breakfast, easy pancakes