About
The rich, tropical, creamy flavor of banana is infused into each bite of the Best Banana Bread Pancakes; in fact, that's part of why they are the best! The fact that these fluffy treats are so light and sweet and packed with crunchy walnuts before being pan-fried in butter is the other (very good) reason! The Best Banana Bread Pancakes taste like the best of both worlds, and breakfast will never be the same!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large ripe banana, plus more, to taste, sliced, for topping
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, to taste
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- maple syrup, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Combine the flour, the salt, the baking powder, and the baking soda in a small bowl with a whisk.
Step 2 -In a separate mixing bowl, add the 1 ripe banana and mash it into a smooth paste.
Step 3 -Add the egg and the sugar to the mashed banana and whisk thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4 -Add the milk, the vanilla, 1/4 cup of the melted butter, the walnuts, and the flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
Step 5 -Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. This is a critical step in making sure the pancakes are as fluffy as possible.
Step 6 -Melt some of the extra butter in a large, nonstick pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 7 -Once the pan is hot and the butter is melted, add about 1/3 cup of the batter.
Step 8 -Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the edges start to look dry and small air bubbles pop up through the surface, about 3 minutes.
Step 9 -Flip and cook the other side of the pancake until golden-brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
Step 10 -Repeat the cooking process with the rest of the batter, adding more of the extra butter to the pan as needed.
Step 11 -Top with the extra sliced bananas, drizzled with the maple syrup, and serve immediately.
