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Banana Pancakes

Created: March 15, 2019 Updated: June 1, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 26 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Banana Pancakes are so soft, fluffy, and made with just the right amount of fresh bananas! Cinnamon and walnuts add a little extra something special to the pancake batter and make every bite of these homemade breakfast staples so satisfying.

It’s safe to say that I go bananas for these pancakes! Next time you’re craving more banana goodness, try some of my favorite easy recipes like banana bread, banana pudding and chocolate banana muffins.

Everyone has heard this before in their life when faced with old bananas – “well, you can always make banana bread!” As much as I love that classic quick bread, I like to shake things up a little by sometimes using those over-ripe bananas to instead make banana pancakes. You only need two of them with a handful of pantry staples to make the very BEST fluffy, moist, sweet and banana-y pancakes!

Typically, my family can’t eat all of these pancakes in one sitting. They’re just a bit too big, fluffy, and filling. Luckily, these pancakes are totally freezer-friendly! More often than not, I’ll make a big batch (by simply doubling all of the ingredients listed below) and freeze the pancakes so we can enjoy them for weeks to follow. For all of the details on how to freeze banana pancakes, just scroll down a little to my FAQ section.

Speaking of my family, they ask for these pancakes pretty often – especially in the spring and summertime. Thankfully, pancakes usually only take me 30 minutes or less to make so I really don’t mind whipping up a batch if I’m all out of them in the freezer! Plus, the steps are super easy to follow and there’s really no hassle to be had. Just simple ingredients, easy steps, and perfect pancakes. It’s the best way to start the day!

Ingredient Notes:

Bananas – Use bananas that are at the end of their shelf life. Brown spots and slight softness is ideal!

Low Fat Buttermilk – Don’t substitute this ingredient with anything else! It’s what makes the pancakes rise and have the best fluffy consistency.

All-Purpose Flour – This recipe only calls for 1 3/4 cups of flour. If your bananas are on the larger side, you may need an additional 2 TBSP.

Cinnamon – This gives the pancakes just the right amount of warmth to really compliment the bananas.

Walnuts – These are optional, but highly recommended! They give the pancakes the most wonderful added crunch.

See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and quantities.

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Break apart the bananas in a bowl and mash them with a fork. Whisk in the eggs, oil, brown sugar, and buttermilk until smooth.

Step 2: Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in walnuts if desired.

TIP: Let the batter sit on the counter for about 15 minutes. This will give baking powder and baking soda time to activate and interact with other ingredients to result in those perfect fluffy pancakes.

Step 3: Preheat the pan. Then, cook the pancakes on medium to medium-low heat. Add a little bit of oil to the pan if needed.

Step 4: When cooking the pancakes, add a dollop of pancake batter to the hot pan and let it cook on that side until you start to see little bubbles appear over the top. Those little bubbles are your clue that pancakes are ready to flip.

Recipe FAQs

How do I freeze banana pancakes?

After the pancakes have been cooked, let them cool to room temperate on a wire rack in one even layer. The wire rack is important because it will keep the pancakes cooled evenly and keep the bottom of the pancakes from accumulating moisture.

Place cooled pancakes into the freezer and let them freeze for about 2 hours. Once pancakes have been frozen, transfer them into a large zip-lock freezer bag. Seal, label, and place back into the freezer. 

To reheat pancakes: You can reheat pancakes either in the microwave or in a toaster. In the microwave, simply place a pancake on a plate, cover it with a microwave lid, and reheat for about 60 seconds. To reheat in the toaster, first make sure that pancakes are small enough to fit well. Reheat them in a toasted on a slower/lower setting to it gets a chance to reheat thoroughly. 

How do I know when the pancakes are ready to be flipped?

Once you see bubbles appearing in the center of the batter, you’ll know it’s time! Don’t flip the pancakes too soon, though – this could result in a total mess in your skillet/griddle.

Try More of the Best Pancake Recipes:

Single Serving Banana Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes

Ricotta Pancakes

Classic Pancakes

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Banana Pancakes

Soft and fluffy pancakes made with mashed bananas, cinnamon, and nuts. 
4.60 from 10 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Rest time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 (Makes 6-8 pancakes)
Calories: 684kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 2 medium bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups low fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour +2 tbsp of flour if using larger bananas
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
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Instructions

  • Break apart bananas in a mixing bowl and mash them with a fork. Whisk in eggs, oil, brown sugar, and buttermilk until smooth.
  • Next, add the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Adding nuts is optional but if you would like to, mix in some chopped walnuts.
    (Note: you may need to add a couple of tablespoons of flour if using larger bananas.)
  • TIP: let the batter sit on the counter for about 15 minutes. 
    This will give baking powder and baking soda activate and interact with other ingredients to result in those perfect fluffy pancakes.
  • Preheat the pan (or the griddle) first. 
    Cook the pancakes on medium to medium-low heat, depending on the stove. Add a little bit of oil to the pan if needed.
  • When cooking the pancakes, add a dollop of pancake batter to the hot pan and let it cook on that side until you start to see little bubbles appear over the top. Those little bubbles are your clue that pancakes are ready to flip.

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All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 4.3mg
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LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Helen says

    May 29, 2023 at 1:36 am

    Hi, the ingredient notes says ” this recipe only uses 3/4 cup of flour”, but the actual ingredients list says 1 3/4 cups, I’m presuming it’s the latter that is correct?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      June 1, 2023 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Helen,

      You are correct that is a typo that I will fix now. It is 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour.

      Reply
  2. Fina Zarzar says

    March 16, 2021 at 10:04 am

    How much vanilla extract can I use if I cut the recipe in half?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 22, 2021 at 9:52 am

      I would use 1/2 a teaspoon if cutting the recipe in half. Hope you like them!

      Reply
      • caroline says

        April 25, 2022 at 6:33 pm

        where is there vanilla in this recipe? did I miss it? thanks

        Reply
        • LyubaB says

          April 27, 2022 at 9:26 am

          There isn’t but you can add a teaspoon if you’d like 🙂

          Reply
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