Description
Delightfully fun and easy to make, Strawberry Banana Pancake Skewers combine fluffy mini pancakes with fresh fruits on skewers, perfect for a kid-friendly breakfast or a sweet brunch treat. Each bite offers the perfect balance of tender pancakes, juicy strawberries, and ripe bananas, served with optional maple syrup for added sweetness.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit & Assembly
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 medium bananas, sliced into thick rounds
- 8 wooden skewers
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth to create a consistent wet mixture.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in tough pancakes; some lumps are fine.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a lightly buttered skillet or griddle over medium heat to ensure pancakes cook evenly and don’t stick.
- Cook Mini Pancakes: Drop small tablespoon-sized portions of batter onto the skillet to form mini pancakes. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip and Finish Pancakes: Carefully flip the mini pancakes and cook for another minute or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Pancakes: Transfer the mini pancakes to a plate and allow them to cool slightly, making them easier to handle during assembly.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread onto each wooden skewer a strawberry half, a mini pancake, and a banana slice, repeating the pattern until the skewer is filled to desired length.
- Serve: Repeat the assembly with the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately with maple syrup if desired for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Mini pancakes can be made ahead and refrigerated up to one day before assembling the skewers.
- Substitute half of the all purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture and added fiber.
- Add blueberries or other favorite fruits to the skewers for variety and color.
