Description
These Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and packed with caramelized banana flavor! The brown sugar adds a rich, deep sweetness, while the mashed bananas make them extra moist and tender. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, these pancakes are best served with maple syrup, butter, and extra banana slices!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional, but delicious!)
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed (~1/2 cup)
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter or vegetable oil
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
Step 1: Make the pancake batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mash the banana, then whisk in buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined (don’t overmix – lumps are okay!).
Step 2: Cook the pancakes
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease it with butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (~2 minutes).
- Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 3: Serve & Enjoy!
- Stack the pancakes and top with sliced bananas, butter, and maple syrup.
- Sprinkle with extra brown sugar or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Extra caramelized flavor? Sprinkle a little brown sugar on the pancakes before flipping to get a caramelized crust.
- Love nuts? Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for crunch.
- Chocolate lovers? Fold in ¼ cup mini chocolate chips.
- No buttermilk? Use regular milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar.
- Dairy-free? Use almond milk + 1 tbsp vinegar and swap butter for coconut oil.