Fluffy Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes
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!
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 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!