Description
These Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes are a delicious twist on classic pancakes, with the sweet flavor of ripe bananas and rich brown sugar. They are perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for greasing griddle
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar preferred)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To Serve:
- butter
- maple syrup
- sliced banana
- walnuts
- chocolate chips
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Heat a griddle over medium-low heat, grease with butter. Drop batter in ⅓ cup portions onto griddle, spread into circles. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook through. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk mashed banana, butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter.
- Substitute whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
