Banana Pancakes

My favorite recipes are the ones that are simple, flavorful, and utilize ingredients you have on hand, making them go-tos for everyday meals. These banana pancakes are the perfect way to start your day, whether you’re meal prepping for a weekday or serving with bacon for a Sunday brunch. You will more often than not have this mix of ingredients already in your fridge or pantry — but they’re put together in a special way to deliver on a hearty, satisfying breakfast.  

Are banana pancakes healthy? Absolutely, this banana pancakes recipe is the perfect healthy breakfast to start your day off right. This combination of fresh fruit and egg along with the low amount of sugar create a balanced breakfast that’s also satisfying. Another way to fortify this recipe and make it even healthier is by adding protein powder, assuring you’ll stay full longer after starting your day with these pancakes.

What to add in banana pancakes? While there are many ingredients you can add to complement this recipe, the best add-ins or toppings for banana pancakes are: 

• Blueberries, raspberries, or any other fresh berries

• Chocolate chips

• Walnuts or pecans

• Peanut butter or any other alternative nut butter

Can banana pancakes be frozen? Yes, banana pancakes freeze very well, making them perfect for meal prepping. To get the best results, I recommend wrapping each pancake in a layer of plastic wrap and then putting in a freezer-safe zipper bag. When ready to re-heat, remove the plastic wrap and microwave the pancake in small increments until the desired temperature is reached. 

Can banana pancakes be refrigerated? Banana pancakes refrigerate and reheat perfectly. Place fully cooked pancakes into an air-tight container or zipper bag and refrigerate for up to 4 days for best results. 

Why are my pancakes sticking to the pan? Pancakes sticking to the pan is most likely caused by one of two reasons: 

1. There isn’t enough butter or oil coating the pan to help loosen the batter after it cooks. I recommend using a non-stick skillet for additional benefit in getting an easy flip of the pancake. 

2. You’re trying to flip or remove the pancake too early. The batter will naturally release from a well-oiled pan when it’s fully cooked, so when in doubt give the batter a few more minutes to thoroughly cook through. 

How to tell when pancakes are done? The best indicators to look for to determine when your pancake is finished cooking are bubbles on the surface of the batter and for the batter to have risen nicely as it cooks. 

How to make the best banana pancakes:

Yield 5 medium-sized pancakes

Cook time

30 Min

Total time

30 Min

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Banana Pancakes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil or melted butter, plus more for greasing the pan

Instructions

1. Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
2. In a separate, large bowl mash bananas and add honey, egg, milk, and avocado oil. Mix these wet ingredients until thoroughly combined, then slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet until incorporated.
3. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat and cook pancakes about 5 minutes per side using ½ cup of batter for each pancake.