Description
These Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes are fluffy, sweet, and bursting with natural banana flavor. Made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and buttermilk, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and moisture. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, these pancakes come together quickly and can be customized with toppings like maple syrup, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
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 (optional)
- Butter
- Maple syrup
- Sliced banana
- Walnuts
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. This ensures your pancakes rise properly and have a balanced texture.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Then add the melted unsalted butter, large egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until all the wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Make the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your pancakes light and fluffy; some small lumps are okay.
- Heat and Grease the Griddle: Preheat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour the batter onto the hot griddle in â…“ cup portions, spreading each into small circles. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve Hot: Remove the pancakes from the griddle and keep warm. Serve immediately with your choice of butter, maple syrup, sliced bananas, walnuts, chocolate chips, or any other favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps help make pancakes tender.
- Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning while ensuring pancakes cook through.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk plus a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts directly to the batter before cooking for extra indulgence.
