Description
Enjoy the comforting taste of banana bread in a quick and fluffy pancake breakfast. These pancakes are perfect for a speedy, delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for cooking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl with the banana. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. A few lumps are okay.
- Heat a lightly buttered griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Ensure your banana is very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter; this will result in tougher pancakes.
- Adjust cooking time based on your stove’s heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pancakes
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: Approx. 10-15g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-400mg
- Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6-9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-40g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50-70mg