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Close-up of a stack of fluffy banana pancakes cut open to show the airy interior, drizzled with syrup.

Best Fluffy Classic Banana Pancakes


  • Author: Lina Kohn
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 8 pancakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make light and fluffy banana pancakes using ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. This recipe is quick for any morning.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed


Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  4. Gently fold in the mashed banana.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
  • Substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour for a slightly healthier option.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Griddling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 50