These banana pancakes are soft, fluffy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas—no fancy ingredients needed! Whether you serve them stacked with maple syrup or dressed up with berries and yogurt, they’re a cozy breakfast favorite. Looking for more sweet morning treats? Try our crowd-pleasing Apple Muffins or the indulgent Dutch Baby Pancake. Want to explore more banana health benefits? Healthline highlights why they’re a nutritious breakfast staple.
Classic Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp melted butter or oil (plus more for cooking)
Instructions:
- Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the wet ingredients (milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter) to the mashed banana and mix well.
- Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients—don’t overmix! A few lumps are okay.
- Heat a pan or griddle over medium heat and grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake and cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes). Flip and cook for another minute until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, sliced bananas, or a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Variations & Add-Ins:
🍫 Chocolate Banana Pancakes – Add ¼ cup mini chocolate chips to the batter.
🥥 Coconut Banana Pancakes – Swap milk for coconut milk and sprinkle toasted coconut on top.
🫐 Blueberry Banana Pancakes – Fold in ½ cup fresh blueberries.
🥞 Healthy Banana Pancakes – Use whole wheat flour and swap sugar for honey.
Would you like a keto or vegan version too? 😊
