Best Banana Pancake Recipe and 7 Ways To Make It

Banana Pancakes are one of the all-time favourite delicious recipes for kids and adults, especially for backpackers and travellers. It is very easy to make and mouthwatering as well.

Banana Pancake recipes are quite common in cafes around southeast Asia to attract travellers on the go.

No one can wait to have it for breakfast—a quick recipe to make it on the go. Even though there are various pancake recipes, banana pancakes are the best. It is also a kid-friendly recipe. You can watch your kids enjoy making it.

Banana Pancakes

Are you about to throw away overripe bananas? Spotty bananas? Wait a minute? Ever wonder what to do with them?

Well…all your recipes are here about doing super easy and quick pancakes with those bananas.

Pancake recipes are simple and easy to make. We can make so many out of this highly nutritious fruit. You can also make it healthier with various toppings or syrup.

With only a few things, we can make so many varieties of banana pancakes according to our tastes and need. Some love it simple, and some love it rich.

Rich or simple, you can have it as you like. The thick and lumpy batter turns into a soft golden brown sponge. Crispy at the edges, soft as inside.

Types of Banana Pancake Recipes

1. Easy Banana Pancakes Recipe

Only three ingredients are required to make a banana pancake recipe simple. This simple sugarless banana pancake will be deliciously ready in a matter of time. Naturally, sweetened bananas can be used for this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 large overripe banana
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 all-purpose flour

Preparation

• In a mixing bowl, add 1 large overripe banana peeled. Smash it using a fork.
• Add 2 eggs to it. Using a whisker, mix them thoroughly without any lumps.
• Now gradually add all-purpose flour and give it a mix. Not to worry if there are lumps. Now the pancake batter is ready.

• Heat a pan and pour the batter into it as needed.
• Do not spread the batter.
• Now, you need to cook it over medium heat with the lid closed.
• Cook for a few minutes on each side and wait for some time until golden brown.
• Serve immediately. Add chopped nuts on top and enjoy!!!

Crispy outside soft inside yet, the naturally sweet delicious banana pancake is ready to eat!

2. Banana Pancake Recipe Using Milk

This classic banana pancake recipe is soft, and fluffy and mostly tastes like banana bread. They are loaded with awes.

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup or 120grams of levelled all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe bananas
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk ( Regular milk/low-fat milk/ almond milk/oat milk)
• 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• Butter/vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

• Keep all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix. The flour mixture is now ready. Keep aside.

• In a medium mixing bowl, you have to mash the peeled bananas with a fork. Don’t worry if it does not seem super smooth. Life has ups and downs as well. So does the bananas, which makes pancake delicious.
• Now plop one egg, add milk, vanilla extract, and melted unsalted butter. Give it a good mix.
• Next, you need to pour the wet ingredient into the dry ingredient and gently bend it together. Do not overmix the batter.
• Now you can pour it.
• Heat a frying pan apply a bit of butter, and pour the batter as required.
• You have to cook it on a medium flame for a few minutes.
• After 2 minutes or so, small holes are formed at the top, and the edges turn brown.
• Flip it and cook the other side of the pancake. 
• Top it with fresh fruit or toasted pecans, and maple syrup, and there you go.

Fluffy pancakes are now ready!

3. Banana Pancake Recipe Using Buttermilk

This great recipe can also be done with buttermilk. But don’t worry it also tastes yummy!!

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Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup levelled all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons melted butter (unsalted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Butter/vegetable oil for frying
• Sliced bananas for toppings

Preparation

• Mix all the dry ingredients and set them aside.

• In a mixing bowl, add mashed bananas; they are chunky but still perfect.
• To do that, add buttermilk. The great thing about this recipe is you can use cold buttermilk too.
• Then add in the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
• Give it a good mix and add it to the dry ingredients. Combine everything, and now the batter for this great recipe is ready.
• Place the frying pan over medium heat, and add little vegetable oil or butter of your choice.
• Add batter of desired quantity and allow to cook for a few minutes.
• Bubbles will be formed at the top, then flip the pancake and cook the other side. Add oil/butter if required.
• Now, the banana pancakes can be topped with sliced bananas and maple syrup and served warm.

4. Banana Pancake Recipe Using Wheat Flour Mixture

Amazing pancakes can also be made using wheat flour. Give it a try once and see yourself loving to make it.

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

• 1 large ripe banana
• 2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup milk

Preparation

• After mixing all the dry ingredients, set them aside.
• Add Cinnamon as it gives a unique flavour to the dish.

• Mash the banana and add in the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and milk.
• Give it a good mix and add it to the flour mixture. Gently stir it. The batter should be thick.
• Keep the pan on medium heat and apply butter or oil.
• Add in the batter and allow it to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Once bubbles are formed at the top, flip the pancakes and cook till brown colour.
• Transfer it to a serving plate. Top it with chopped walnuts or sliced bananas.

5. Banana Pancake Recipe Without Eggs

Are you a pancake lover? And don’t want to use eggs? Well, here you go.

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 Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 large bananas
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract(optional)

Preparation

• In a blender jar, add the bananas, milk, butter, sugar and vanilla extract. Blend it to a smooth paste.
• In a medium bowl, add wheat flour, baking powder, salt and the banana mixture.
• Using a thin spatula, mix gently. The batter should be thick.
• Place a nonstick griddle on medium heat, apply butter, pour the desired quantity of batter and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Flip the pancakes and cook them as well.
• Sizzle it with maple syrup, and it is done.

Bananas are naturally sweetened, so very little sugar can be added. 

6. Kid’s Special Banana Pancake Recipe

If your kids are hungry and want to make something real quick that is also healthy, you should give these banana pancake recipes a try.

Or are you worried about your kid not eating bananas? You can pack the nutrition of bananas by making banana muffins, banana bread or banana pancake, which is the quickest.

Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/2cups flour (wheat flour/ oats flour)
• 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 medium over-ripe bananas (browned bananas, spotty bananas the better)
• 1 egg ( Replace it with 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter)
• Milk as required
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

• Mix the flour(oats can be grounded to get oats flour/wheat flour) in a medium bowl with salt.
• In a blender, add bananas, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, vanilla and egg. If you don’t want to use eggs, replace them with 3 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
• Blend to form a smooth paste.
• Pour the banana-flour mixture together.
• Mix the batter gently using a thin spatula. To adjust the batter’s consistency, add milk.
• The batter should be slightly thick and flowing consistency. Do not over-mix.
• Heat a nonstick griddle or a pan.
• Pour the batter and cook on medium flame.
• After 2 minutes or so, small holes can be seen on the top.
• Cook the pancakes for another 2 minutes after flipping them.
• Edges will turn out to be crisp while soft in the center.
• Transfer it to a serving plate. Add whipped cream on top.
• Coconut oil can also be sizzled at the top.

Chocolate and cream with hidden banana flavour make this great recipe awesome.

7. Banana and Peanut Butter Pancake Recipe

This high-protein-rich recipe can be made so easily in a matter of time. All you need is the ingredients ready on hand.

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Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 medium overripe bananas
• 2 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

Preparation

• Keep all ingredients in a blender and blend until the batter is smooth and flowing.
• Place a pan and keep it over medium heat.
• Once the pan is hot, pour in the batter as required and allow it to cook.
• On the top, if you see small holes forming, flip the pancakes and let them cook for another 2 minutes or so.
• Transfer to a serving plate.
• Serve it with whipped cream or Greek yogurt on top and decorate it with banana slices.
• You can always replace peanut butter with almond butter, nut butter or unsalted butter.

What To Do With The Remaining Batter and Pancakes?

The leftover pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator and used later. Transfer the remaining batter to an airtight jar or any cup. Just make sure to cover it up to prevent it from drying out and refrigerate it. Use it whenever you want; it always tastes fresh.

Cooked pancakes can be reheated for the next day. Just put them in a griddle or frying pan, toaster or air fryer and reheat.

To reheat them in an oven, place them on a single layer on a baking sheet and cover it with foil. Bake them for 10 minutes at 350F.

Tips and Tricks

• Various other Pancake recipes can be made by just replacing bananas with other fruits like fresh blueberries, apples etc.
• While making a banana pancake recipe, add cinnamon powder, cardamom powder or vanilla extract to enhance the flavour to its next level. These or completely optional.
• For banana pancakes, overripe bananas always taste the best. If you have entirely yellow or green bananas, just bake them at 350 for 10 minutes. You get the perfect consistency.
• Always take flour in a measuring cup and level it off.
• Baking powder is used as a leavening agent to make the pancakes soft and fluffy.
• For the best pancakes, Carefully Wisk the dry ingredients and wet ingredients until they are just combined. A thin spatula can also be used. Do not overmix. The batter should be thick and lumpy. Thick as cake batter.
• A little bit of salt can be added to enhance the taste whenever sugar is used. If you are using fine-grained salt, then use it in a small quantity than the mentioned quantity because fine salt means more salt in the spoon.
• Very little sugar can always be added because overripe bananas are naturally sweetened.

Footnote:

I hope the next time, whenever you find a leftover ripe banana, don’t throw it away; instead, try this delicious recipe.

So what are you waiting for? Just go ahead and make this family-loved healthy banana pancake recipe and enjoy.

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