Golden Brunch Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes with ripe banana and vanilla, finished with a warm maple drizzle and optional toasted nuts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (45 g), plus extra for cooking
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ To Serve

11 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warmed (120 ml)
12 - 1 banana, sliced
13 - Optional: chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend mashed bananas, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, keeping some lumps.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges are set.
06 - Turn pancakes over and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Maintain cooked pancakes warm while cooking remaining batter.
08 - Stack pancakes and top with sliced banana, warm maple syrup, and optional toasted nuts.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for weekend brunch
  • Made with ripe bananas for natural sweetness
02 -
  • Letting the batter rest improves fluffiness.
  • Whole wheat flour can be substituted for half the flour for extra fiber.
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
  • Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and flavor.
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