Description
This Easy Fluffy Banana Pancakes recipe offers a delightful breakfast treat featuring soft, airy pancakes infused with natural banana sweetness. Perfect for a family brunch or a cozy weekend morning, these pancakes combine simple ingredients like ripe bananas, yogurt, and vanilla to create a moist, tender texture without complicated steps.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 210 g (1 ½ cups) plain (all purpose) flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large banana, mashed
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 95 g (¼ cup + 3 tbsp) yogurt
- 95 ml (¼ cup + 2 tbsp) milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat while you make the pancake batter. If needed, lightly oil the pan using a brush; a non-stick pan might not require this step.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine the dry ingredients evenly, then set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large jug or bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, melted butter, yogurt, milk, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the ingredients with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick; if it’s too thick to drop easily, add a splash more milk to reach a dropping consistency.
- Cook the pancakes: Spoon a generous amount of batter onto the hot pan. Cook until bubbles form and start to pop on top, and the bottom no longer sticks to the pan—this takes a few minutes. Flip carefully and cook until the other side turns golden brown, about another minute.
- Serve: Stack the cooked pancakes on a plate and top with sliced bananas and syrup of your choice. Serve immediately to enjoy their fluffy texture and sweet flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- If you prefer vegan pancakes, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use plant-based milk and yogurt.
- Adjust milk quantity slightly if batter is too thick or thin to get the perfect consistency.
- Cook on medium-low heat to ensure pancakes cook evenly without burning.
- These pancakes freeze well; reheat gently in a toaster or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
