Best Ever Fluffy Banana Pancakes
Make these easy banana pancakes for a family favorite breakfast. They are fluffy, naturally sweet from ripe bananas, and quick to prepare for any morning.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8 medium pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
- Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook the second side until done.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra fluffy banana pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- You can easily make these freezer friendly; cool completely, then stack with parchment paper between layers before freezing in an airtight container.
- Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips or blueberries to the batter for a customized treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35