20 minutes
Delicious and fluffy pancakes made with ripe bananas and buttermilk, perfect for a hearty breakfast.
Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
cups
Brown Sugar, light or dark
tablespoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
cups
Mashed Very Ripe Banana
cups
each
Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled, plus more for cooking
tablespoons
Maple Syrup, for serving (optional)
1. Prep Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mashed banana, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Combine and Rest
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold using the whisk, stopping when the batter is still lumpy. Let the batter rest momentarily.
4. Cook Pancakes
Preheat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt about 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to bubble slightly. Spoon a scant 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook until edges firm up and bubbles form in the center, roughly 2 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until pancakes are cooked through. Place pancakes on a wire rack. Clean the pan if butter burns and repeat with remaining batter, adding butter as needed.
5. Serve Warm
Offer pancakes hot, with additional butter and maple syrup on the side as desired.
Gently fold in a cup of fresh or frozen berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries. This will introduce a tart and sweet contrast that pairs wonderfully with the creamy banana flavor.
Chocolate and banana is a classic combination. Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate to the batter for a decadent touch. You can also sprinkle them on top while cooking for melty chocolate pockets.
After pouring the batter onto the griddle, drizzle a bit of peanut butter, almond butter, or Nutella on top and use a toothpick to swirl it into the batter. This will give you lovely, flavorful swirls in each pancake.
Fold in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds for a crunchy texture and rich flavor. Toasting the nuts beforehand will enhance their taste and add an extra layer of complexity.
Introduce a hint of warm spices to complement the banana flavor. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, or even a bit of cardamom to the batter. These spices will add depth and warmth to your pancakes.
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