Banana Pancakes

Got overripe bananas? Don’t toss them—turn them into the fluffiest banana pancakes ever! This easy pancake recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even mini pancakes for kids. Sweet, simple, and seriously delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Banana Pancake Recipe

• Uses ripe bananas (no waste!)
• Ready in 20 minutes
• Works for breakfast or dessert
• Customizable with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

Makes 8 pancakes (or 12 mini pancakes)

Nutrition Info (per pancake)

Calories: 120 | Carbs: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Sugar: 6g

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe banana (the spottier, the sweeter!)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but amazing)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

How to Make Banana Pancakes

1. Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.
2. Mix dry ingredients—flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Whisk wet ingredients—milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine with the mashed banana.
4. Fold wet into dry until just mixed. Lumps are good!
5. Heat a pan over medium heat. Lightly butter it.
6. Pour ¼ cup batter for regular pancakes or 2 tbsp for mini pancakes.
7. Cook until bubbles form (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
8. Serve warm with syrup, honey, or extra banana slices.

Pro Tips for Perfect Banana Pancakes

• Ripe bananas work best—they’re sweeter and mash easily.
• Make mini pancakes for a fun twist (kids love them!).
• Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
• Freeze extras for a quick breakfast later.

Now go flip some pancakes and enjoy the best banana recipe ever! 🍌🥞

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Banana Pancakes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Crispy edges, tender centers, and sweet banana bursts in every bite. So irresistible, you’ll want to eat them straight off the pan. Syrup optional, happiness guaranteed. 🍌🥞

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Ingredients

• 1 large ripe banana
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but amazing)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mash banana until smooth.
2. Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt).
3. Whisk wet ingredients (milk, egg, butter, vanilla) + banana.
4. Gently fold wet into dry—keep lumps for fluffiness!
5. Heat buttered pan on medium.
6. Pour batter (¼ cup for big, 2 tbsp for mini).
7. Flip when bubbly (~2 mins), cook 1-2 mins more.
8. Devour warm—syrup, honey, or extra bananas on top!

Lazy tip: Overripe bananas = sweeter pancakes! 🍌🔥

Notes

Quick Tips for Perfect Pancakes:

• Use ripe bananas—sweeter & easier to mash.
• Go mini for kid-friendly bites.
• Toss in chocolate chips or nuts for fun flavor.
• Freeze leftovers for easy mornings.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 120Total Fat: 3gCarbohydrates: 20gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g