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Banana Pancakes

Banana Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the fluffy texture of pancakes, simple and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium ripe banana Choose a banana that has a few brown spots for the sweetest flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Forms the base of the pancakes, providing a light and airy structure.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Just a hint of sweetness to enhance the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Secret ingredient for fluffy pancakes.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances out the sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup milk Any milk of your choice, including non-dairy options.
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter Adds richness and moist texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses the batter with a warm flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mash the banana in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Add the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to the mashed banana. Mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
Cooking
  1. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.