These moist and Fluffy Banana Pancakes are packed with flavor and are sure to become a new breakfast favorite! For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle these scrumptious pancakes with honey or maple syrup, and indulge in a delightful breakfast or brunch that both kids and adults will love!
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These pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast recipes - these are just the fluffiest pancakes!
These pancakes are moist and full of flavor - it will remind you of biting into a freshly baked loaf of banana bread!
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it is perfect for using up ripe bananas that you might have lying around. So if you have some overripe bananas that are too mushy to eat on their own, this recipe is a great way to use them up and turn them into something delicious.
These fluffy pancakes are perfect for breakfast or brunch served alongside Air Fryer Bacon or Air Fryer Sausage.
They are a great way to start your day with a healthy dose of fruit that will keep you energized all morning. Plus, they are easy to customize with your favorite toppings - from whipped cream to pecans, anything goes with these pancakes!
I like to keep it simple with a few chopped pecans and a simple drizzle of maple syrup!
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❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Delicious Taste: The sweet and fruity taste of these pancakes is similar to homemade banana bread, making them a great treat for breakfast, brunch, or even as a snack.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is incredibly easy and requires only simple ingredients.
- Healthy: These easy banana pancakes are a healthy breakfast option, packed with nutrients from the bananas and eggs. They are also gluten-free if you use gluten-free flour.
- Kid-Friendly: Kids will love the sweet flavor of these pancakes, making them a great option for picky eaters.
- Economical: This recipe is a great way to use up overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste, so it helps you save money.
- Moist and Fluffy: These delicious pancakes are so moist and fluffy, making them a real treat to eat.
🍌 Ingredient Notes + Substitutions
All that is required to make these homemade banana pancakes is a handful of pantry staples you likely already have in your kitchen.
- All-purpose flour. This provides structure and texture to the pancakes. You can use gluten-free flour instead if you have a gluten intolerance. You could also use oat flour, whole wheat flour, or almond flour.
- Sugar. I used cane sugar, but you could use white sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or any sugar substitute.
- Baking powder. This helps the pancakes rise and become fluffy.
- Ripe banana. Fresh bananas provide the sweet flavor and moisture for the pancakes. The riper the banana, the sweeter the pancakes will be.
- Vegetable oil. You could also use coconut oil, avocado oil, or melted butter.
- Milk. I used whole milk, but you could also use regular milk or coconut milk.
See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.
🍫 Variations
- Chocolate chips: Add a handful to the batter for a delicious chocolatey twist.
- Blueberries: Fold fresh blueberries into the batter for a fruity and tangy flavor.
- Nuts: Add some crunch to the pancakes by mixing chopped walnuts or pecans with the batter.
- Cinnamon: Add a little bit of cinnamon to the batter for a warm and cozy flavor - just a pinch will do!
- Nutella: Drizzle Nutella over the pancakes or sandwich it between two pancakes for a decadent treat.
- Peanut Butter: Top the pancakes with peanut butter for a rich and nutty flavor.
- Vanilla: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter for a sweet and fragrant flavor.
- Coconut: Sprinkle some shredded coconut on top of the pancakes for a tropical twist.
🥞 How To Make Fluffy Banana Pancakes
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
In another bowl, mash the banana with a fork until it's mostly smooth. Add in the egg, milk, and vegetable oil, and whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and stir until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix the banana pancake batter, as this can make the pancakes tough. Let the pancake batter rest for 5 minutes while the grill heats up.
Heat a non-stick skillet, frying pan, or electric griddle over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, use a ¼ cup measuring cup to scoop batter onto the skillet. Cook the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes on the first side, until the edges start to look set and the surface is bubbly.
Flip the pancakes over and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
That's it!
Serve the pancakes hot with your favorite toppings, such as sliced bananas, chopped nuts, peanut butter, or maple syrup.
💭 Expert Tips
- Use very ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter they will be, and the more flavor they will add to the pancakes.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can cause the pancakes to become tough and chewy. Mix the batter until just combined for the best results.
- Let the batter rest: Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking. This helps the gluten in the flour relax, resulting in fluffier pancakes.
- Use a non-stick pan: A non-stick pan will prevent the pancakes from sticking and help them cook evenly.
- Cook on medium-high heat: Cooking the pancakes on medium-high heat helps them cook more evenly and prevents them from burning.
- Flip only once: Resist the urge to flip the pancakes more than once. Flipping multiple times can cause the pancakes to become flat and dense.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm: To keep your pancakes warm while cooking the rest of the batch, place them in a preheated oven at 200°F until ready to serve.
- Customize your toppings: Experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination. Some tasty options include sliced bananas, fresh fruit, whipped cream, honey, maple syrup, chopped walnuts, or pecans.
❓ Recipe FAQs
I do not recommended to make the batter the night before as the bananas will become brown and the pancakes may not turn out as well.
Yes, you can freeze the leftover pancakes in an airtight container or freezer bag. To reheat, microwave for 30-60 seconds or toast in a toaster oven until warmed through.
Make sure to avoid overmixing the batter and let it rest for a few minutes before cooking. Also, make sure the baking powder is fresh and not expired.
Yes, you can add any additional ingredients you like to the batter, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
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📋 Recipe
Easy Fluffy Banana Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the banana, egg, milk, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined. The mixture will have some lumps and that's completely fine.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and stir until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix the banana pancake batter, as this can make the pancakes tough. Let the pancake batter rest for 5 minutes while the grill heats up.
- Heat a non-stick skillet, frying pan, or electric griddle over medium to medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, use a ¼ cup measuring cup to scoop the batter onto the skillet. Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes on the first side, until the edges start to look set and the surface is bubbly.
- Flip the pancakes over and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the pancakes hot with your favorite toppings, such as sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or maple syrup.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter they will be, and the more flavor they will add to the pancakes.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can cause the pancakes to become tough and chewy. Mix the batter until just combined for the best results.
- Let the batter rest: Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking. This helps the gluten in the flour relax, resulting in fluffier pancakes.
- Use a non-stick pan: A non-stick pan will prevent the pancakes from sticking and help them cook evenly.
- Cook on medium to medium-high heat: Cooking the pancakes on medium to medium-high heat helps them cook more evenly and prevents them from burning.
- Flip only once: Resist the urge to flip the pancakes more than once. Flipping multiple times can cause the pancakes to become flat and dense.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm: To keep your pancakes warm while cooking the rest of the batch, place them in a preheated oven at 200°F until ready to serve.
- Customize your toppings: Experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination. Some tasty options include sliced bananas, fresh fruit, whipped cream, honey, maple syrup, chopped walnuts, or pecans.
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