Description
Delight in these fluffy Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas and brown sugar in a classic buttermilk batter. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, these pancakes are easy to make on the stovetop and served best with maple syrup and extra banana slices.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
For Serving
- Sliced bananas
- Maple syrup
- Additional butter
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine evenly.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Mix batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing. Fold in the mashed banana carefully.
- Prepare cooking surface: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on top and edges look set. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while finishing the rest.
- Serve: Plate the pancakes warm, topping with sliced bananas, maple syrup, and additional butter as desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender and fluffy.
- Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture; underripe bananas won’t provide the same flavor.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (around 200°F/93°C) to serve all at once.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- Butter or oil can be used to grease the skillet, but butter adds extra flavor.
