Description
Delight in these fluffy Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes, a perfect breakfast treat combining ripe bananas and rich brown sugar for a sweet, comforting flavor. These pancakes are easy to make and topped with classic maple syrup, sliced bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips for personalized indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for greasing griddle
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar preferred)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toppings
- Butter
- Maple syrup
- Sliced banana
- Walnuts
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are evenly incorporated and to create a light batter.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients and Combine: In a separate bowl or adding directly, combine the mashed ripe bananas, melted unsalted butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract. Stir the wet ingredients until smooth, then fold into the dry ingredients carefully to avoid overmixing, forming a thick pancake batter.
- Heat and Grease Griddle: Preheat your griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat and grease it generously with butter to prevent sticking and to impart flavor.
- Cook Pancakes: Using a â…“ cup measure, drop portions of batter onto the hot griddle, spreading them gently into circles if necessary. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set, about 2-3 minutes, then flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through, about another 2 minutes.
- Serve Warm: Serve the pancakes hot off the griddle with butter, maple syrup, and your choice of sliced bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips for delicious, customizable toppings.
Notes
- Use dark brown sugar to enhance the caramel flavor in these pancakes.
- For best results, use ripe, spotty bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Cook pancakes on medium-low heat to ensure they cook evenly without burning.
- These pancakes freeze well; reheat them gently in a toaster or oven.
- Substitute buttermilk with milk and a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
