Description
Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes deliver a sweet morning symphony of caramelized flavors. Fluffy, golden discs infused with ripe bananas and rich brown sugar will make breakfast feel like a warm hug from your favorite kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (375 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) buttermilk
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) packed brown sugar (preferably dark)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fat and Greasing:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the griddle
Serving Accompaniments:
- Butter
- Maple syrup
- Sliced banana
- Walnuts
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Assemble the foundational components: all-purpose flour, precise baking powder, delicate salt, ripe mashed bananas, golden melted butter, farm-fresh egg, creamy buttermilk, rich brown sugar, and aromatic vanilla extract.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Transfer mashed bananas into a separate vessel, folding in warm melted butter until achieving a silky, consistent texture; introduce the egg, then gradually incorporate buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, whisking until harmoniously blended.
- Create a gentle well in the center of dry ingredients, slowly integrating wet mixture using a flexible spatula; stir minimally to preserve the batter’s delicate airiness and prevent developing tough pancakes.
- Prepare a non-stick griddle or large skillet, heating to medium-low temperature (approximately 350°F/175°C) and lightly coating surface with cooking spray or butter.
- Ladle approximately of batter onto heated surface, allowing natural spread into circular shape; wait for subtle bubbles to emerge across pancake’s surface.
- Once edges appear slightly dry and bubbles develop consistently, carefully slide spatula underneath and flip pancake; cook opposite side until achieving a golden-amber hue, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
- Transfer finished pancakes to a warm plate, maintaining temperature and texture; garnish with optional accompaniments like maple syrup, sliced bananas, or dusting of powdered sugar before serving immediately.
Notes
- These pancakes transform ordinary breakfast into a decadent morning celebration with rich banana and caramel-like brown sugar flavors.
- Mashing ripe bananas releases natural sweetness, ensuring each bite bursts with intense fruity undertones.
- Brown sugar caramelizes during cooking, creating delightful crispy edges and deep, complex taste profiles.
- Buttermilk contributes tenderness and subtle tanginess, making pancakes incredibly soft and light-textured.
- Using room temperature ingredients helps blend mixtures smoothly, preventing lumpy batter and ensuring consistent cooking results.
- Letting batter rest briefly before cooking allows flour to absorb liquid, resulting in more tender, fluffy pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg