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Fluffy Banana Buttermilk Pancakes

These fluffy banana buttermilk pancakes are soft, thick, and loaded with real banana flavor. Lightly sweetened with brown sugar and boosted by rich buttermilk and vanilla, they’re a cozy brunch favorite topped with maple syrup, banana slices, or even chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 pancakes
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup mashed ripe banana about 2 small bananas
  • 2¾ tablespoons melted unsalted butter plus more for greasing griddle
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar preferably dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • To serve: butter maple syrup, sliced banana, walnuts, and/or chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mashed banana, butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined—don’t overmix.
  4. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat and grease with butter.
  5. Drop about ⅓ cup batter per pancake onto the griddle, spreading slightly into even rounds.
  6. Cook until edges are set and bubbles begin to form, then flip and cook the other side until golden and cooked through.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/fluffy-banana-buttermilk-pancakes-recipe/

Notes

  • Use bananas that are deeply spotted or blackened for the sweetest flavor.
  • For extra richness, substitute whole milk + a splash of vinegar if you don’t have buttermilk.
  • You can double the batch and freeze leftovers for busy mornings.