Description
There’s something magical about waking up to the smell of freshly made pancakes, especially when they’re Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes. These delightful treats are not just a breakfast option; they’re a warm hug on a plate. I know how hectic mornings can be, juggling kids, work, and everything in between. This recipe is a quick solution for busy days, yet it feels special enough to impress your loved ones. With ripe bananas and rich brown sugar, each bite is a sweet reminder that breakfast can be both easy and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (plus more for greasing)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar (preferably dark brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: butter, maple syrup, sliced banana, walnuts, chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients: mashed banana, melted butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat a griddle over medium-low heat, greased with butter.
- Spoon batter in ⅓ cup portions, forming pancakes.
- Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with toppings.
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes, do not overmix the batter.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your stove’s heat settings.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg