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Fluffy Banana Pancakes: Easy Recipe Using Overripe Bananas

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Make these naturally sweet and incredibly fluffy banana pancakes using overripe bananas. This easy recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for a weekend brunch or a fast weekday breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large ripe banana, mashed well
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar added)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil, plus more for the griddle
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Whisk in the egg, buttermilk, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. Mix batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together until barely mixed. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and makes pancakes tough. If using, stir in the cinnamon now.
  4. Rest the batter: Let the batter rest for 5 minutes. This allows the leavening agents to activate, helping you achieve fluffy banana pancakes.
  5. Heat the griddle: Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  6. Cook pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  7. Flip and finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Serve immediately: Serve your homemade pancakes warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy banana pancakes, separate the egg. Whisk the yolk into the wet ingredients, and whip the egg white until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped white into the finished batter just before cooking.
  • Using overripe bananas provides the best natural sweetness and moisture for this recipe.
  • You can make this a banana oatmeal pancakes recipe by substituting 1/2 cup of the flour with rolled oats processed into a coarse flour.

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