Description
These Banana Pancakes are a simple and delicious plant-based breakfast that combines ripe bananas for natural sweetness with fluffy, tender texture. Made from easy-to-find ingredients, they are a comforting and wholesome way to start your morning, perfect for all diets and infinitely customizable with your favorite toppings and add-ins.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tablespoon plant-based butter, for cooking
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (natural) (optional)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Start by mashing ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with a few small lumps remaining for texture. Add plant-based milk, maple syrup (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) if using, and vanilla extract (natural). Whisk together until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon (natural) if using, and natural gelling agent to ensure even distribution and help achieve a light pancake texture.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana milk mixture, stirring gently just until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy and tender.
- Heat the Pan and Cook: Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Melt a small amount of plant-based butter, then pour batter in small rounds. Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on top and edges look set, then flip carefully.
- Serve Warm: Transfer cooked Banana Pancakes to a warm plate. Keep them covered loosely with foil if making a big batch to retain warmth. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use very ripe, spotted bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Spoon flour lightly into the measuring cup to avoid dense pancakes caused by packed flour.
- Stir batter just until combined to keep pancakes tender with a soft crumb.
- Cook pancakes on medium to medium-low heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Test the batter first by making a small pancake to check consistency and adjust liquid if needed.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a warm oven while preparing additional batches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana pancakes, plant-based breakfast, vegan pancakes, easy breakfast, fluffy pancakes, natural sweetness, gluten free option