Golden Brunch Banana Pancakes (Print Version)

Fluffy banana pancakes with a warm maple drizzle for a cozy weekend brunch experience.

# What to Use:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for cooking
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ To Serve

11 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warmed
12 - 1 banana, sliced
13 - Optional: chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk mashed bananas, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, leaving some small lumps to maintain fluffiness.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Flip pancakes carefully and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as necessary.
07 - Maintain cooked pancakes warm while finishing the batch. Serve stacked, topped with sliced banana, a drizzle of warm maple syrup, and optional toasted nuts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect weekend brunch treat
  • Fluffy and golden with natural banana sweetness
02 -
  • Resting the batter improves fluffiness
  • Can substitute whole wheat flour for half the flour for more fiber
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy
  • Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness
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