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Fluffy Homemade Banana Pancakes

Fluffy Homemade Banana Pancakes That Will Brighten Your Day

Fluffy Homemade Banana Pancakes are light, airy, and incredibly delicious, capturing the sweetness of ripe bananas for a perfect breakfast treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar can be replaced with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder essential for fluffiness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adds warmth
  • 1 cup Milk can use non-dairy milk
  • 1 large Egg can use a flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 ripe Banana the riper, the better
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
Optional Toppings
  • Pure Maple Syrup for drizzling
  • Fresh Sliced Bananas for extra flavor
  • Chopped Nuts for crunch
  • Greek Yogurt for added protein

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • non-stick skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, butter, mashed banana, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Mix Batter Gently: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Preheat the Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes and lightly grease it.
  5. Cook the Pancakes: Spoon 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip.
  6. Flip and Finish Cooking: Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Stack pancakes and serve warm with syrup and toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These pancakes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer for an easy breakfast option.

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