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Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes

These Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes are a comforting treat, combining ripe bananas and rich brown sugar for a delightful breakfast that’s both easy and impressive.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (plus more for greasing the griddle)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar (preferably dark brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • To serve: butter, maple syrup, sliced banana, walnuts, and/or chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
  • Heat a greased griddle over medium-low heat.
  • Pour batter onto griddle, cooking until bubbles form, then flip to cook until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with desired toppings.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
Allow the batter to rest before cooking for fluffier pancakes.
Cook on low heat to avoid burning.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Griddling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 21
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 30