Weekend Golden-Brunch Banana Pancakes (Print Version)

Golden pancakes infused with ripe banana and vanilla, topped with warm maple drizzle for brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ To Serve

11 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warmed
12 - 1 banana, sliced
13 - Optional: chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix mashed bananas, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined, leaving some lumps.
04 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet and cook until bubbles form and edges set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Turn pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Maintain cooked pancakes warm while completing remaining batch.
08 - Stack pancakes and top with sliced banana, warm maple syrup, and optional toasted nuts.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for a weekend brunch treat
  • Fluffy texture with natural sweetness from bananas
02 -
  • Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes for fluffier pancakes
  • Substitute whole wheat flour for half the flour for extra fiber
03 -
  • Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy
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