Description

Banana Pancake Dippers are a quick, fun, and versatile snack or breakfast treat featuring bite-sized pancakes made with ripe bananas for natural sweetness and fluffy texture. Perfect for dipping in syrup, chocolate, or yogurt, they are kid-friendly, customizable, and offer a healthy boost of nutrients like potassium.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

2 ripe bananas
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch of salt
1 egg (or flax egg for vegan alternative)
1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk for vegan alternative)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter or oil, plus extra for cooking
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas – Start with ripe bananas and mash them well in a mixing bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky; this adds flavor and moisture to the batter.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients – Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the mashed bananas, stirring until combined into a creamy mixture.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using, to ensure even distribution and a light texture.
Step 4: Blend Wet and Dry – Pour the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture and gently fold until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the dippers tender.
Step 5: Cook the Dippers – Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, brush lightly with butter or oil, then spoon small dollops of batter (about 1 to 1.5 inches wide) onto the surface. Cook each until bubbles form on top and edges look set, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Step 6: Serve Warm – Remove cooked dippers and keep warm while finishing the batch. Serve immediately with your favorite dips or toppings.

Notes

Use warm milk and room-temperature eggs to help the batter mix smoothly.
Stir gently when combining ingredients to maintain fluffiness and avoid overmixing.
Aim for bite-sized dollops, about 1 to 1.5 inches wide, for easy dipping.
Keep cooked dippers warm by placing them on a baking tray in a warm oven (around 200°F) if preparing in batches.
Cook one test dipper first to check pan temperature and adjust heat as needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 dippers
Calories: 150
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: banana pancake dippers, banana snacks, bite-sized pancakes, kid-friendly breakfast, gluten-free pancakes, vegan pancake dippers