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Easy Fluffy Banana Pancakes for a Quick Breakfast

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Make these easy fluffy banana pancakes using overripe bananas for natural sweetness. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or weekend brunch and delivers light, tender stacks every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, use less if bananas are very ripe)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 very ripe medium bananas, mashed well
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional sugar.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the mashed bananas and cinnamon, mixing until just combined.
  3. Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
  4. Heat the griddle: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  5. Cook the pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the second side until golden brown.
  6. Serve immediately: Serve your homemade pancakes hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For the fluffiest banana pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This allows the baking powder to activate.
  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas; they provide the best sweetness and moisture for these naturally sweetened pancakes.
  • If you want banana oatmeal pancakes, substitute 1/2 cup of the flour with rolled oats processed into a fine flour.
  • To make these freezer-friendly, cool cooked pancakes completely, then stack them between parchment paper and store in a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven.

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