Fluffy and healthy Banana Pancakes recipe that are super easy to make. This quick breakfast idea uses 2 ripe bananas and ingredients you already have in the pantry.
On days like today, all I want to do is curl up in bed and have banana pancakes served to me with a side of coffee. And maybe a fruit bowl, because I’m feeling fancy. Mondays, am I right?
What do you think of when you think of Banana Pancakes? All I can think of right now is the song by Jack Johnson. But maybe I need to make these pancakes again so that these big, fluffy pancakes will be the first thing on my mind.
This is the problem with making all of these recipes a couple of weeks before you write up the posts. You will be wishing that you could eat them all over again.
These pancakes are some of the easiest pancakes you can make. And it is a great way to use up 2 ripe bananas. In this heat we have been having lately, I’m sure it is quite easy to get your bananas nice and brown for this recipe.
I have a couple of go-to tricks when making pancakes. The first is to “sour” the milk. That is basically adding vinegar to milk and letting it sit. It is a great substitute for buttermilk, which I never have in the house. And I know that a lot of you don’t usually have buttermilk in your house either, so I am adding the quick and dirty substitution. This step makes the pancakes extra fluffy!
Another trick that I use when making pancakes is letting the batter sit for a good 15-20 minutes. I find that the longer you let the pancake batter sit, the less chewy the pancakes become.
A lot of the times I won’t do that step, just because I am in a hurry and I want to eat RIGHT NOW!! But if you want to treat yourself to fluffy, non-lumpy pancakes, allowing the batter to rest is a good way to go.
What you need to make Banana Pancakes
Just pantry essentials and bananas. All you need is:
- milk
- white vinegar
- flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- oil
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- bananas
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Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
Instructions
- Combine the milk and vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside for at least 5 minutes to "sour".
- Meanwhile, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Once the milk has "soured", mix in the egg, oil and vanilla.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until fully incorporated. Add in the banana and mix well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, and flip when bubbles are covering the surface of the pancake. Cook the other side until it is golden.
Notes
- If you have leftovers, you can freeze them and make toaster pancakes. Allow them to cool completely then transfer to a freezer bag and place in the freezer. When ready to use, toast frozen pancakes in toaster.
- Nutritional information are approximate, and depends on the brands you are using and the freshness of your ingredients.
I appreciate your tips that you have added to this recipe…I’m always looking for ways to improve them.
Me too to be honest. But that is why I make so many pancakes!
These look fantastic Cathleen!
To be honest I also thought of that song when I read the header for this, I mean… It’s almost impossible not to right?
It’s funny cause in vegan baking too it’s common to add vinegar to plant based milk to “curdle” it! It helps the bakes rise and gives a great flavour 😀
I hope you have a magnificent weekend! xx
I know! It’s all I can think of!
No way! I didn’t know that about vegan baking.
I love bananas on top my pancakes … this should be even better! I wish I had enough patience to allow the batter to rest. Maybe I’ll plan ahead and mix up the batter while I’m having that first cup of coffee …
That is a great idea! It really does make it so much fluffier 😉
oh man banana pancakes are amazing and these look fabulous! I want a big stack with butte and maple syrup!
That is my favourite way to eat them 😉 Thanks Claudia!
I’ve never tried adding vinegar to pancake mix. These look terrific. My Mom loves bananas and I know she’d love to try these.
If you have a chance, make them for her! I only add the vinegar as a substitute for buttermilk :p
I have honestly never tried banana pancakes but yours look perfect! I cannot wait to try them now…they look so good <3
You need to get on it Tammy 😉
I haven’t had breakfast yet so the pancakes are really making my mouth water. Today’s breakfast is pretty ordinary — wish I were having your pancakes instead. I loved your tips and I’ll have to try out your recipe.
Haha, my breakfasts are usually pretty ordinary too 😉
My kids favorite weekend breakfast is banana pancakes, its so simple yet so satisfying. Thank you for sharing all the tips and tricks to make perfect pancakes
No way! I think it would be my favourite too as a kid, but I only first tried it as an adult!
We love pancakes and I’m always looking for ways to improve my recipes. I like the idea of making the milk sour. I do use buttermilk often and sometimes yogurt too. This sounds and looks so perfect. I cannot wait to try.
I rarely have buttermilk at my house, so feel free to use it instead 😉
Is there anything in this world better than a stack of warm pancakes?? This looks so delicious!
Right?? It is so comforting. Thanks Stephanie!
Your pancakes always look so good, I would love a stack for my breakfast.
Thanks Emma! I can’t stop making pancakes in the morning 😉
Yum! I’m not sure why I’ve never thought to make banana pancakes before, but these look delicious! I’m certain my kids would LOVE waking up to a big stack of these tomorrow morning for sure 🙂
I am sure they would!! One of my favourite ways to make pancakes 🙂
Gotta love a filling plate of classic pancakes. I never tried a banana batch version
You must! They are the best!