Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-2 teaspoons baking powder
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 large egg
-1 cup milk
-3 tablespoons melted butter
-2 ripe bananas, mashed
Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
4. Gently fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Grease with butter or oil.
6. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake and cook for about 2 minutes, until the edges start to bubble and the underside is lightly browned.
7. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the other side is browned.
8. Serve with butter and syrup or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Banana pancakes have been around for centuries, but their current popularity dates back to the 1940s. Today, banana pancakes are a favorite among families and make for a hearty and nutritious breakfast.
Here are some tips and techniques for creating delicious banana pancakes:
• Make sure to choose ripe bananas – they should be dark yellow-brown in color and slightly soft to the touch. Overripe bananas make for sweeter pancakes.
• Use ripe, mashed bananas in the pancake mixture to get a banana flavor in every bite.
• Swap some of the all-purpose flour for oat, almond or coconut flour for a healthier and grain-free version.
• Make multiple variations of banana pancakes by adding toppings such as nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, or even peanut butter.
• To make light and fluffy pancakes, use an electric mixer to combine the wet ingredients and then mix in the dry ingredients with a spoon.
• When you’re ready to cook the pancakes, use a nonstick pan or griddle on a low to medium heat for the best results.
• Serve the banana pancakes hot with butter, syrup, or your favorite topping.