Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes (Print Version)

Light, fluffy pancakes sweetened with brown sugar and banana. A cozy breakfast treat for all ages.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
08 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, preferably dark brown
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ To Serve (optional)

10 - Butter
11 - Maple syrup
12 - Sliced banana
13 - Chopped walnuts
14 - Chocolate chips

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
02 - In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, melted unsalted butter, large egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract until completely smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold together until just combined, maintaining a few lumps for maximum tenderness. Avoid overmixing.
04 - Place a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with additional butter to prevent sticking.
05 - Pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter per pancake onto the heated surface, gently spreading into a circle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the top and the edges appear set.
06 - Flip each pancake with a spatula and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to avoid overbrowning.
07 - Transfer pancakes to serving plates and serve warm, accompanied by butter, maple syrup, sliced banana, chopped walnuts, or chocolate chips as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients
  • Comes together in just 25 minutes
  • Delivers big banana flavor and extra moisture
  • Kid tested and always family approved
  • Perfect for meal prep or freezing for busy mornings
02 -
  • Rich in potassium thanks to the bananas
  • Soft fluffy pancakes with a hint of caramel
  • Great as leftovers for quick breakfasts
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter or your pancakes will be tough just fold ingredients gently until barely combined
  • Let your batter rest for a couple of minutes while the griddle heats which helps the pancakes puff up nicely
  • Always cook your pancakes on medium low to give them time to rise and brown without burning

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