The Best Homemade Banana Pancakes

The Best Homemade Banana Pancakes

These are my go-to banana pancakes whenever I have ripe bananas on the counter. They're soft, fluffy, and packed with sweet banana flavor in every bite. I love how simple they are to make with just a handful of ingredients. Whether it’s a lazy weekend or a busy morning, these pancakes always hit the spot!

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes, Easy Banana Pancakes, Fluffy Banana Pancakes, Homemade Banana Pancakes, The Best Banana Pancakes

Servings: Pancakes

Calories: 180kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Large Non-Stick Skillet

Ingredients

3 cups Flour
4 teaspoons Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
4 Bananas (ripe)(mashed)
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)(plus more to cook the pancakes)
2 Eggs
1½ cups Buttermilk
½ cup Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Mash the bananas – In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. A few small lumps are fine.
Add the wet ingredients – Stir in the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Mix the dry ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine wet and dry – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring just until the batter comes together. Don’t overmix—it's okay if it's a little lumpy.
Preheat your pan – Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over low to medium-low heat. Add a small pat of butter and let it melt.
Cook the pancakes – Pour about ⅓ cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook slowly over the lower heat to allow the centers to cook through without burning the outside. This batter is thick and full of banana, so slower cooking helps it bake all the way through.
Flip when bubbly – When small bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 2–3 minutes), gently flip the pancakes. Cook for another 2–3 minutes on the other side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat – Wipe out the pan if needed, add more butter, and continue cooking the rest of the batter.
Serve warm – Stack them high and serve with butter, maple syrup, sliced bananas, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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