Weekend Golden-Brunch Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy golden pancakes infused with banana and finished with warm maple drizzle for weekend 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:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend mashed bananas, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, leaving some lumps; avoid overmixing.
04 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until golden brown and fully cooked; adjust heat as necessary.
07 - Maintain cooked pancakes warm while finishing remaining batter.
08 - Arrange pancakes stacked, topped with sliced banana, warm maple syrup, and optional toasted nuts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For fluffier pancakes let the batter rest for 5 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Substitute whole wheat flour for half the flour for extra fiber.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for additional flavor.
  • Pair with a light sparkling wine or fresh orange juice for brunch.
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