Description

There’s something about these Fluffy Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes. That feels like a warm hug. In the morning. The ripe bananas and dark brown sugar. Create a natural sweetness. That pairs beautifully with the rich butter. And tangy buttermilk. Each bite is light and fluffy. With a hint of vanilla. That makes you want to savor every mouthful. Whether you’re making these for a lazy weekend breakfast. Or a special brunch. These pancakes are sure to become. A family favorite. They’re easy to whip up. And perfect for customizing. With your favorite toppings. Trust me. Once you try these. You’ll never go back. To plain pancakes again!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ c all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

¾ c mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)

2 tbsp melted unsalted butter (plus more for greasing griddle)

1 large egg

¾ c buttermilk

¼ c packed brown sugar (preferably dark brown)

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

To serve: butter, maple syrup, sliced banana, walnuts, and/or chocolate chips

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.

In another bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla. Until smooth.

Pour the wet mixture. Into the dry ingredients. And stir gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix. A few lumps are okay.

Heat a griddle or large skillet. Over medium-low heat. And grease with a bit of butter.

Drop the batter onto the griddle in ⅓ c portions. Spreading it slightly to form circles. Cook until bubbles form around the edges. Then flip. And cook until golden brown.

Serve hot with butter, and syrup. And your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

To make these pancakes gluten-free. Simply swap out the all-purpose flour. For a good quality gluten-free flour blend. Make sure the blend includes xanthan gum. Or another binding agent. To help replicate the texture of regular flour. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free. So you won’t have to make any other changes. Just be sure to check that your baking powder is gluten-free. As some brands may contain traces of gluten. With this easy swap. You can enjoy all the deliciousness of these fluffy pancakes. Without any gluten!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes