Description
Deliciously fluffy banana pancakes made with ripe bananas and warm spices, topped with a smooth vanilla maple glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this recipe combines simple pantry staples with fresh ingredients for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large very ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Toppings
- Chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Mix Dry Ingredients: Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, white sugar, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients and stir until incorporated; the batter will be thick.
- Incorporate Bananas and Butter: Add the mashed ripe bananas and melted butter to the mixture. Stir together until the batter is smooth and even.
- Cook Pancakes: Spray the preheated skillet with cooking spray. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the center of the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 1 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface, then carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter, making about 8 pancakes.
- Prepare Vanilla Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Serve: Drizzle the vanilla maple glaze over warm pancakes and garnish with chopped pecans if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor in the pancakes.
- If the batter is too thick, you can add a tablespoon or two of additional milk to reach desired consistency.
- Cooking on medium-low heat allows the pancakes to cook through without burning.
- Garnish with nuts or fresh fruit for added texture and flavor.
- Store leftover pancakes in the refrigerator and reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana pancakes, breakfast, brunch, homemade pancakes, vanilla maple glaze, easy pancake recipe, cinnamon nutmeg pancakes
