Description
Delicious and simple banana pancakes made with just a few wholesome ingredients. These quick pancakes combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, creating a perfect breakfast treat that’s gluten-friendly and easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Banana Pancake Batter
- 1 Banana
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Mash Banana: Use a fork to mash the banana in a bowl until smooth and free of large lumps, creating a creamy base for the batter.
- Mix Egg: Crack the egg into the mashed banana and stir thoroughly until well combined, ensuring an even texture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, salt, and ground cinnamon into the banana and egg mixture. Stir everything together until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
- Heat Pan: Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. There’s no need to add oil or butter since the batter has enough moisture to cook without sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Drop about 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake onto the heated pan. Cook until the edges start to look set and bubbles form on the surface, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip Pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook the other side for about 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm, topped with extra banana slices or your favorite syrup, honey, or fresh fruit for added flavor.
Notes
- Use a ripe banana for the best natural sweetness and smoother batter consistency.
- These pancakes are naturally gluten-friendly if you substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative.
- No oil or butter is needed for cooking due to the moisture in the batter.
- To make it dairy-free, ensure your vanilla extract does not contain alcohol or dairy ingredients.
- Add a pinch of baking powder for fluffier pancakes, if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana pancakes, easy breakfast, quick pancakes, healthy pancakes, gluten-free pancakes
