Description
Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes are a scrumptious way to kickstart your day! With their moist, fluffy texture and the delightful sweetness of ripe bananas combined with brown sugar, these pancakes make for an indulgent breakfast or brunch treat. They’re quick to whip up using simple ingredients, making them perfect for busy mornings or special occasions alike. Dress them up with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, sliced bananas, or even chocolate chips for an unforgettable meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar preferred)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix the mashed banana, melted butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Heat a lightly greased griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Pour about ⅓ cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface. Carefully flip and continue cooking until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter and maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg