Banana Pancakes

These banana pancakes are a delicious, easy-to-make breakfast or brunch option that the entire family will love! They use common household ingredients as well as some overripe bananas for the perfect amount of sweetness. You can even prepare them ahead of time and freeze them so that they are always ready to go!

Easy Banana Pancake Recipe

Bananas are definitely a prized fruit when it comes to making sweet treats. These banana pancakes are absolutely delicious with only a fraction of the typical amount of added sugar!

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• Easy Banana Pancake Recipe
• 🥘 Banana Pancake Ingredients
• 🔪 How To Make Banana Pancakes
• 🍽️ What To Serve With Banana Pancakes
• 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes
• 🥄 Make Ahead Options
• 🥡 Storing & Reheating
• ❓ Can Bananas Be Too Ripe For Banana Pancakes?
• ❓ Why Are My Banana Pancakes Mushy?
• ❓ Can I Make These Banana Pancakes Vegan?
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews

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🥘 Banana Pancake Ingredients

• Banana - ¾ cup of mashed overripe bananas. This is about 1½-2 large bananas. The more brown the banana, the sweeter it is!
• Egg - 1 large egg to bind the ingredients together (or try an egg substitute).
• Milk - ¾ cup of your preferred variety of milk. It adds flavor as well as acts as the liquid in this recipe.
• Vanilla - 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract. This will help to round out the flavors.
• Baking Powder - 1 tablespoon of baking powder to help your pancakes rise.
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon of sugar to complement the sweetness of the bananas. You could also use maple syrup or another sugar substitute.
• Cinnamon - ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon for some added flavor.
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon of salt to balance everything out.
• Flour - 1 cup of all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled. This will be the base and structure of the pancakes.

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🔪 How To Make Banana Pancakes

Banana pancakes are shockingly easy to prepare. All you need is a large mixing bowl, a whisk, some measuring cups, and a large skillet.

This recipe will make approximately 8 pancakes, depending on how large you pour the batter. This should be enough for 4 servings.

Step 1: Mash. In a large mixing bowl, mash together ¾ cup (112.5 grams) of mashed banana and 1 large egg (50 grams).

Step 2: Stir. Stir in ¾ cup (177 milliliters) of milk and 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of vanilla extract, then add 1 tablespoon (12 grams) of baking powder, 1 tablespoon (12 grams) of sugar, ½ teaspoon (1 gram) of ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon (1.5 grams) of salt.

Step 3: Whisk. Stir or whisk in 1 cup (125 grams) of all-purpose flour until the flour is fully incorporated into the batter. It’s alright to have a slightly lumpy banana pancake batter.

Step 4: Rest. Set the batter aside for 20 minutes at room temperature for fluffier pancakes. *The batter can be refrigerated overnight.

Step 5: Preheat. Lightly grease your skillet or griddle with oil or non-stick cooking spray and heat to medium-high.

Step 6: Portion. Portion the banana pancake batter out onto your preheated skillet in ¼ cup rounds.

Step 7: Cook. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned, then flip and cook on the other side until risen and cooked through, 1-2 minutes more.

Step 8: Serve. Serve immediately while hot out of the skillet.

🍽️ What To Serve With Banana Pancakes

Drizzle your banana pancakes with some maple syrup, or top them off with a spoonful of roasted berries (or any of your favorite pancake toppings)! They can be enjoyed alone or paired with your favorite breakfast side dishes.

Try them with potatoes o'brien or microwave bacon. Take a look at my post on what to serve with pancakes for more recipes.

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes

• You can easily mash your bananas in a large zip-top bag and squeeze until smooth. Snip the tip of a corner off, then pour it into your mixing bowl.
• Buttermilk is an amazing upgrade to this base recipe.
• Bacon grease is a tasty addition to cooking any pancakes.
• Crushed walnuts, pecans, or almonds can be sprinkled into the pancake batter once portioned. Additionally, chocolate chips, sliced bananas, and fresh berries are great add-ins too.
• If you’re making more pancakes (in the case of doubling or tripling this recipe), keep your cooked pancakes toasty in the oven in the warm setting or at 200°F (93°C/Gas Mark ¼).
• Makes approximately 8 pancakes.

🥄 Make Ahead Options

You can prepare your banana pancake batter the night before and let it rest in the refrigerator until the next morning. That way, the batter will be ready to cook when you wake up!

Freezing Banana Pancakes

Freezing pancakes for later is super easy and great for kids or busy mornings.

To freeze, let your pancakes cool to room temperature and then stack them in a sealed container with parchment paper separating each layer. Freeze for up to 3 months.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Keep in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for easy meal prep and a grab-and-go breakfast. Make sure that they are stored in an airtight container.

Reheating Banana Pancakes

You don't have to thaw frozen pancakes before reheating them.

For the most convenience, I recommend reheating your banana pancakes either in a toaster or in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

I have an entire post dedicated to how to reheat pancakes! Check it out for more methods and tips.

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❓ Can Bananas Be Too Ripe For Banana Pancakes?

Nope! You can essentially use bananas at any stage of ripeness. However, the more ripe the banana is, the sweeter your pancakes will be!

I like to use bananas that are completely browned for the sweetest, tastiest pancakes.

❓ Why Are My Banana Pancakes Mushy?

If you've noticed that your pancakes are mushy on the inside, you may be cooking them at a temperature that is too high. The natural abundance of sugar in bananas causes these to brown more quickly than standard pancakes.

As a result, you'll want to cook them at a lower temperature. This allows them to cook all the way through without burning the outside.

❓ Can I Make These Banana Pancakes Vegan?

Absolutely! Just swap the egg out for a flax egg or your preferred vegan egg substitute. Additionally, use your favorite variety of vegan milk (such as coconut milk or almond milk).

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