Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes, a breakfast treat that promises to elevate your mornings. These pancakes are perfectly moist, light, and fluffy, thanks to ripe bananas and rich brown sugar. The subtle hint of vanilla enhances their sweetness, creating a comforting dish ideal for family gatherings or leisurely weekend brunches. Whether served with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of butter, or topped with fresh fruit and nuts, these pancakes are customizable to suit every palate. Simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying, they are destined to become a beloved staple in your breakfast repertoire.
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
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine mashed banana, melted butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture; gently stir until just combined.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat and grease lightly with butter.
- Pour ⅓ cup portions of batter onto the heated surface; cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg