Easy Banana Pancakes
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
(70)
Ingredients
12 pancakes
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, measured correctly
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium bananas, mashed (1 cup)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided, to sauté
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center.
Step 2
Mash banana with a fork until a chunky applesauce consistency.
Step 3
In a second bowl, combine wet ingredients: buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas and melted butter. Whisk to combine.
Step 4
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. Do not overmix, the batter should be lumpy.
Step 5
Preheat cast iron or nonstick skillet or griddle to medium heat (350˚F). Grease your griddle or skillet with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Scoop batter 1/4 cup at a time onto your greased pan at least an inch apart.
Step 6
Cook about 2 minutes per side. Use a spatula to flip pancakes when bubbles start to pop on the surface. Add more oil as needed and cook remaining batches and serve warm.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
*Nutrition label is per pancake and does not include toppings or maple syrup. This recipe makes 12 pancakes.
