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A tall stack of fluffy banana pancakes on a plate, with maple syrup being poured over them and garnished with fresh banana slices.
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Banana Pancake Recipe (The Only One You'll Ever Need!)

This easy banana pancake recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and overripe bananas to create the fluffiest, most moist, and flavorful pancakes you've ever had. A perfect from-scratch breakfast!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Pancakes
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk Whole milk or 2% preferred
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus more for the griddle
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Griddle or large non-stick skillet
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 1/4 cup measuring cup For pouring batter
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Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas well with a fork until mostly smooth (a few small lumps are okay). Whisk in the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be lumpy.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes. This will allow the baking powder to activate and result in fluffier pancakes.
  5. Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look dry. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
  6. Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh banana slices, or walnuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalProtein: 6gFat: 6gFiber: 2g

Notes

Don't Overmix: A lumpy batter is a good thing! It's the secret to tender, fluffy pancakes.
Use Ripe Bananas: For the best flavor and natural sweetness, use bananas with plenty of brown spots.
Keep Pancakes Warm: Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven to keep them warm while you cook the rest of the batch.
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