Fluffy Golden Banana Bread Pancakes – A Sweet, Cozy Breakfast That Tastes Like Freshly Baked Banana Bread in Every Bite
Banana Bread Pancakes combine the rich, sweet flavor of banana bread with the fluffy texture of classic pancakes.They are made using ripe mashed bananas, flour, eggs, milk, and warm spices.The batter comes together quickly and cooks beautifully on a hot griddle.Each pancake is soft, tender, and lightly caramelized on the outside.They pair perfectly with maple syrup, nuts, or fresh fruit.Ideal for breakfast or brunch, they bring comfort and indulgence to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Add egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter to the banana and mix well.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, sliced bananas, and nuts.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the sweetest flavour.
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes for fluffier pancakes.
- Adjust milk slightly if batter is too thick.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning.
- Add nuts for crunch.
- Add chocolate chips for dessert-style pancakes.
- These freeze well for up to 2 months.