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Welcome to our kitchen, where we’re flipping up a batch of fluffy and delicious banana pancakes! If you’re a fan of breakfast classics with a fruity twist, you’re in for a treat. These banana pancakes are the perfect way to start your day on a sweet note, and they’re super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

But first, let’s talk about bananas – not only are they a delicious and nutritious fruit, but they also add a natural sweetness and moistness to these pancakes that’s simply irresistible. Plus, they’re a great way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter.

Banana Pancakes

Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of making these mouthwatering banana pancakes. With a perfect balance of self-rising flour, sugar, cinnamon, and other pantry staples, this recipe delivers fluffy pancakes with a hint of warm, comforting spice. And the best part? You can customize them to your liking with your favorite toppings, whether it’s a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts. So grab your mixing bowls and spatula, and let’s get cooking!

Be sure to also try our sheet pan pancakes and our Blackstone pineapple upside down pancakes for some more great options. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups Self-Rising Flour

• 2 Tablespoons White Sugar

• 1/2 Tablespoon Cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 4 ripe bananas

• 2 large Eggs

• 1 1/2 cups Milk

• 1/2 cup Buttermilk

• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

• 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

How to Make Banana Pancakes

• 1. In a large mixing bowl, place the bananas and mash with a fork; add the eggs, milk, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well with a fork.

• 2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients (self-rising flour, white sugar, cinnamon, salt).

• 3. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients. Stir well to combine.

• 4. Cook on a pre-heated griddle, temperature set at 300 degrees**, or use a nonstick skillet and cook on the stovetop over low-medium heat. Use nonstick cooking spray before adding pancake batter.

• 5. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, spoon batter onto the hot griddle or the skillet. Cook until you see bubbles popping up on the top of the pancakes, around 3-4 minutes. Flip over, and then continue to cook for around 3 more minutes. Repeat with the rest of the pancake mixture.

Tips & Tricks

1. Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pancakes will be. Look for bananas that are speckled with brown spots for the best results.
2. Mash Bananas Well: Make sure to mash the bananas thoroughly to ensure they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter. This will help infuse the pancakes with banana flavor and moisture.
3. Don’t Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to tough and dense pancakes. Instead, mix until just combined, leaving some lumps in the batter.
4. Preheat Your Griddle or Skillet: Make sure your griddle or skillet is fully preheated before cooking the pancakes. This ensures even cooking and prevents the pancakes from sticking.
5. Use a Nonstick Surface: Whether you’re using a griddle or skillet, be sure to use a nonstick surface or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
6. Cook Over Medium Heat: Cooking the pancakes over medium heat ensures they cook evenly without burning. Avoid cooking them over high heat, as this can cause the outsides to brown too quickly while the insides remain undercooked.
7. Flip Carefully: Wait until you see bubbles forming on the surface of the pancakes before flipping them. Use a spatula to gently lift and flip each pancake, being careful not to splash or deflate them.
8. Keep Warm in the Oven: If you’re making a large batch of pancakes, you can keep them warm in a preheated oven set to low heat while you cook the rest of the batch. Just place them on a baking sheet in a single layer until ready to serve.

Freezer

These pancakes freeze perfectly. Let them completely cool and then place them in a freezer-safe bag. I like to place wax paper or parchment paper between each pancake to prevent them from sticking together. 

When you are ready to eat, pull out your desired ingredients and place them in the toaster on low and warm up to your desired temperature. 

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