These moist and fluffy Banana Pancakes are moist and full of flavor - just like having a bite of freshly baked banana bread!
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These fluffy pancakes are perfect for breakfast or brunch served alongside Air Fryer Bacon or Air Fryer Sausage.
Be sure to try Bananas Foster French Toast and Banana Chia Pudding next!
And for a fun breakfast your kids will love, make this Pancake Cereal recipe!
❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Flavorful: These delicious pancakes are super moist and fluffy and have a flavor similar to homemade banana bread.
- Easy to Make: This recipe is incredibly easy and requires only simple ingredients.
- Kid-Friendly: Kids will love the sweet flavor of these pancakes.
- Economical: It's a great way to use overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste.
- Moist and Fluffy: These delicious pancakes are so moist and fluffy, making them a real treat to eat.
🍌 Ingredient Notes + Substitutions
A handful of pantry staples, likely already in your kitchen, are all that are required to make these homemade banana pancakes.
- All-purpose flour. 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.
🥞 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. And that's it!
Serve the pancakes hot with your favorite toppings, such as sliced bananas, chopped nuts, peanut butter, or maple syrup.
🍫 Variations
- Add chocolate chips, chopped walnuts or pecans, or shredded coconut to the batter.
- Add fresh blueberries.
- Sprinkle some ground cinnamon or a teaspoon of vanilla extract into the batter for extra flavor.
- Drizzle Nutella or peanut butter over the pancakes or sandwich it between two pancakes.
💭 Expert Tips
- Use very ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter the pancakes will be.
- Don't overmix the batter.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes after mixing.
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
- Flip the pancakes only once. Flipping multiple times can cause the pancakes to become flat and dense.
- Keep the cooked pancakes warm while you cook the rest of the batch in a preheated oven at 200°F until ready to serve.
❓ 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
Fluffy Banana Pancakes
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!
Recipe Notes:
- Use very ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter the pancakes will be.
- Don't overmix the batter.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes after mixing.
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
- Flip the pancakes only once. Flipping multiple times can cause the pancakes to become flat and dense.
- Keep the cooked pancakes warm while you cook the rest of the batch in a preheated oven at 200°F until ready to serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
About Jeri Walker
Jeri Walker is the founder and CEO of Winding Creek Ranch. She is a self-taught home cook who specializes in easy family-friendly recipes. Jeri is also a food writer who regularly writes articles for MSN. Read about Jeri's journey and connect with her on your favorite social media channels!
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