Banana Pancakes
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.84 out of 5 stars
(610)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 small over-ripe banana, peeled (the browner, the better)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Maple syrup
- Sliced bananas
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mash the banana with a fork until almost smooth. Whisk in the eggs, then add the milk and vanilla and whisk until well blended.
Step 3
Pour the banana mixture and the melted butter into the flour mixture. Fold the batter gently with a rubber spatula until just blended; do not over-mix. The batter will be thick and lumpy.
Step 4
Set a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat until hot. Put a pad of butter and one tablespoon vegetable oil onto the griddle, and swirl it around.
Step 5
Drop the batter by ¼-cupfuls onto the griddle, spacing the pancakes about 2 inches apart. Cook until a few holes form on top of each pancake and the underside is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Flip the pancakes and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the top is puffed, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Step 7
Using the spatula, transfer the pancakes to a serving plate.
Step 8
Wipe the griddle clean with paper towels, add more butter and oil, and repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 9
Serve the pancakes while still hot with maple syrup and sliced bananas, if desired.
Step 10
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Chef's notes
Freezer-Friendly Instructions:
The pancakes can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, place a sheet of parchment or wax paper between each pancake and stack together. Wrap the stack of pancakes tightly in aluminum foil or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag.
To reheat, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until hot.
