Brown Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Soft, sweet pancakes made with ripe brown bananas and eggs. Quick 15-minute healthy breakfast.

# What you need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 large overripe banana, brown and spotty
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Optional Toppings

03 - Fresh berries
04 - Maple syrup
05 - Greek yogurt
06 - Chopped nuts

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the banana until smooth with minimal lumps using a fork or potato masher.
02 - Beat the eggs in a separate small bowl, then add to the mashed banana. Mix until a uniform batter forms.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with a touch of oil or butter if desired.
04 - Pour small rounds of batter, approximately 2 tablespoons each, onto the skillet. Pancakes should be about 3 inches in diameter.
05 - Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges are set and bubbles form on the surface.
06 - Gently flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
07 - Serve warm with your choice of fresh berries, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, or chopped nuts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its pantry cooking at its finest two ingredients you probably already have sitting on your counter right now
  • My daughter calls them monkey pancakes and actually asks for breakfast now
02 -
  • I tried making jumbo pancakes once and they fell apart every single time so stick to small ones
  • Medium low heat might feel slow but these burn faster than you would believe
03 -
  • Mix the batter in the same bowl you mashed the banana to save dishes
  • Double the recipe and store extra cooked pancakes in the freezer for busy weekdays
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