Total Time: ~25 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
About This Recipe
The Fluffy Banana Pancakes are soft, airy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. They’re perfect for breakfast or brunch, and pair beautifully with maple syrup, honey, or fresh fruit.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Naturally sweet from ripe bananas
- Fluffy texture thanks to baking powder
- Quick breakfast ready in under 30 minutes
- Kid-friendly and customizable with toppings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large ripe banana (mashed)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Non-stick skillet or griddle
- Spatula
Instructions
Step 1 – Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 2 – Prepare Wet Mixture
Mash banana in another bowl. Add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Step 3 – Combine Batter
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).
Step 4 – Cook Pancakes
Heat skillet over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook until golden brown.
Step 5 – Serve
Stack pancakes and serve warm with syrup, honey, or fresh fruit.
