Description
These fluffy brown sugar banana pancakes are a perfect breakfast treat, with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a hint of rich brown sugar. They’re light, soft, and delicious, making them a hit with both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter (plus more for greasing the griddle)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar (preferably dark brown)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Combine the Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
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Make the Pancake Batter:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir to combine. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if there are a few lumps. The batter should be thick but pourable. If it’s too thick, add a little more buttermilk to reach the desired consistency.
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Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with melted butter.
- Pour about ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve:
- Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent touch, try adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the pancake batter.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a quick substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to ¾ cup of regular milk, letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- These pancakes can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave or on a griddle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Griddle, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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