Description
These fluffy banana pancakes are a delicious breakfast option, featuring the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a light, airy texture. Easy to prepare, they make great use of overripe bananas and can be topped with your choice of syrup or fresh fruits for a delightful morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar added)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup and sliced bananas for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Measure out all your ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, mashed banana, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Let the Batter Rest: Allow the batter to sit for 5-10 minutes to relax the gluten and activate the baking powder.
- Preheat Your Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Grease the Pan: Add a small amount of butter or oil to the pan to prevent sticking.
- Pour the Batter: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, leaving space between them.
- Cook Until Bubbles Form: Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip the Pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Keep Warm: Place cooked pancakes on a plate in a low oven (200°F or 93°C) to keep warm.
- Serve with Toppings: Stack pancakes on a plate and top with sliced bananas, maple syrup, or whipped cream.
- Enjoy Your Fluffy Banana Pancakes: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Adjust cooking temperature if pancakes brown too quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes