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Crowd-pleasing banana pancakes made from scratch that are ready in minutes. A fun twist on ordinary pancakes.
Wake up on the right side of the bed with a stack of sweet, cozy, and simple banana pancakes. This top-rated banana pancake recipe is easy to make and it comes together in just 15 minutes, so you don't have to wake up early to enjoy a satisfying breakfast. Learn how to make, store, and serve the best banana pancakes ever.
What You Need to Make Banana Pancakes
If you have ready-to-use bananas and a few kitchen staples, you already have everything you need to make perfect banana pancakes.
FlourAll-purpose flour contains gluten, a protein that gives the pancakes structure and pleasant chewiness.
SugarGranulated sugar adds sweetness, helps hold in moisture, and may create a tender texture.
Baking PowderBaking powder is a leavener. It creates air bubbles in the batter, which ensures light and fluffy pancakes.
SaltSalt adds subtle depth to all sorts of sweet dishes, including pancakes. You won't be able to detect it in the finished product, but you'll miss it if you leave it out.
An EggEggs work with the other ingredients to bind and provide structure. The fatty yolks also add rich flavor and extra moisture.
MilkNot only does milk add flavor, it is the liquid base that's essential for dissolving the dry ingredients and creating a cohesive batter.
Vegetable OilVegetable oil is harder to burn than butter, so it's a great fat to use in banana pancakes. It keeps the pancakes moist and prevents them from sticking to the pan.
BananasLast but certainly not least, you'll need two mashed bananas for these pancakes. The bananas will help hold the other ingredients together and add mellow, fruity flavor.
How to Make Banana Pancakes
It really couldn't be easier to make this basic banana pancake recipe. You'll find the full recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect:
Mix
Combine your dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder) in one bowl and your wet ingredients (egg, milk, vegetable oil, mashed bananas) in another bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients, then stir until they're incorporated. It's OK if your batter is slightly lumpy.
Cook
Pour the batter in ¼ cup portions onto a lightly oiled pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes, flip with a spatula, and cook for another few minutes (or until each side is golden brown).
Serve
Serve your banana pancakes immediately. They're delicious alone or with your favorite pancake toppings.
Banana Pancake Toppings
A plate full of plain banana pancakes is like a blank canvas. When it comes to toppings, you can keep it simple or get as creative as you want. If you’re in need of a little inspiration, here are some of our favorite ideas:
Maple Syrup or Pancake SyrupYou can't go wrong with the classics. As delicious as these banana pancakes are, a drizzle of maple or pancake syrup will send them over the top.
Honey and Peanut ButterFor a more wholesome option, try topping your pancakes with honey. Dollop some peanut butter on there for a delicious, sandwich-inspired breakfast.
Fruit and Whipped CreamAdd a little color to your breakfast plate with fresh berries, citrus wedges, or even some banana slices to really drive the theme home. Homemade or store-bought whipped cream is an extra special touch that pairs perfectly with fruit.
Nutella Who says you can't eat dessert for breakfast? Top your banana pancakes with Nutella (or your favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread) for an indulgent morning treat.
Jam or JellyA spoonful of jam or jelly is a fruity upgrade that everyone will love. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar for extra flavor.
How to Store Banana Pancakes
Don't throw away your extra pancakes! You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about two to three days. When you're ready to eat them, just reheat in the microwave until the pancakes are warmed through.
Can You Freeze Banana Pancakes?
Yes, you can freeze banana pancakes — and it's a great idea if you like to meal prep breakfasts. It couldn't be easier: Allow the pancakes to cool to room temperature, stack them in an airtight container with wax paper between each pancake (to prevent sticking), and freeze for about three months.
There's no need to thaw frozen pancakes. Simply reheat them in the toaster, microwave, or oven.
Cookdap Community Tips and Praise
“Just a tip for fuss free banana mashing … stick them in a zip-lock bag, zip and squeeze,” suggests a_houghtaling. “When you’re done, cut a corner off and you have a pour spout!”
“These pancakes were the best pancakes I have ever eaten,” raves J Marcy. “My boyfriend and I cannot seem to get enough of them.”
“Delicious,” says GIN18734. “I added a little bit of cinnamon to the banana mixture to give it more flavor.”
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix together egg, milk, vegetable oil, and bananas in a second bowl.
Step 3
Stir flour mixture into banana mixture; batter will be slightly lumpy.
Step 4
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
Step 5
Cook until pancakes are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.
Step 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 193 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat7g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol34mg | 11% |
| Sodium246mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate29g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars9g | |
| Protein5g | |
| Vitamin C4mg | 18% |
| Calcium124mg | 10% |
| Iron1mg | 8% |
| Potassium236mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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My 11 year old son made us these for breakfast. Very easy recipe for him to follow and were really good.
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Delicious! A little thin , but fluffy
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Mmmmm, yummy! My first attempt at making pancakes and they turned out wonderful. Thanks for the recipe.
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taste great but not fluffy
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My kids loved the sweetness of these pancakes. They ate them up in a flash.
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Amazing pancakes! I just happened to have two bananas that were on their last legs and thought they might taste good as pancakes or something – and voila! A banana pancake recipe! These were great! You gotta try them!
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Better make two batches!!!!!
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Good recipe and really tasty pancakes. Thanks to whoever found this!
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Not to bad, just don’t over do the banana’s.
My 2 year old son loves them…. thanksTo make them fluffy just add a bit less milk.
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The pancakes were very tasty and I will fix them again. However, the serving size is smaller than the standard pancake size.
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Delicious. Fluffy and sweet.
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worked very well for me. Make sure your bananas are ripe!
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These are great. I mixed the banana mixture in the blender to make it easier. Great with or without syrup. Thanks for the recipe.
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These are the best pancakes I’ve ever eaten. I put the banana mixture in the blender and the pancakes came out really smooth. Thanks for the recipe!
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My 5 year old who never eats dinner, ate 4 pancakes in one sitting and asked for them to be made everyday!! Yummy for adults too.
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Flavorful, moist!
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Excellent Pancake Recipe. I made them for dinner so i added oats to make them more substantial…they were a bit heavy perhaps but still tasted great. Reminded me of banana bread! Cinnamon also added a unique twist!
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Light and fluffy – the kids loved them!
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They were GREAT! My two year old loved them so much she was asking for seconds! Very easy to make…the only thing I would suggest is doubling the recipe. Thanks Andrea! This is a keeper!
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These were the best banana pancakes I ever tasted!
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Using the blender made these a snap to make. My kids loved them! Very good taste and very filling.
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a tasty filling breakfast treat!
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My kids like it best without syrup. I agree as maple syrup is a bit too much for the strong banana flavor.
My kids say it tastes a lot like banana bread.
Next time I will try just using butter to spread on the pancakes.
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I halfed the recipe because I only had one banana! I liked the banana taste, but found the pancake to be too mushy inside like other reviewers. The concept is good, but I will keep looking for a better recipe.
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These were a bit tricky, hard to flip, since the batter is kind of spongy–I found the best way to cook them is on low heat for longer that you would normal pancakes. They were quite good without syrup. I added vanilla and cinnamon.
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An easy recipe. Good use of older bananas. I added a little sugar to make them sweeter, added nutmeg for flavouring and used extra flour to make them easier to flip. Personally, I didn’t like them with maple syrup or ice cream, so I ate them alone. May try speading them with butter, as previously suggested.
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I thought these pancakes were fabulous! In our house there was a split decision between syrup and butter and brown sugar. The were fantastic either way and they are a definate keeper…
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These pancakes were easy to make and my kids loved them. Thank-you for submitting this recipe.
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The best pancakes ever!
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I also added some pecans and wheat germ. My kids loved them.
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Great Easy Recipe.
Husband and kid friendly. I added a few pecans. Thanks so much for this gem it will be a staple in my kitchen from now on. !! -
These pancakes were the best pancakes I have ever eaten. My boyfriend and I cannot seem to get enough of them. For all you reviews who had something negative to say you didn’t make them correctly. They are by far the most amazing pancakes. Have an tried them with a variety of fruits besides bananas and each time I am shocked how great they taste. Thanks Andrea for putting a smile on our faces!
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My 4 year old liked them, my 12 year old did not like them and neither did I. I am not sure if it was the consistancy of the pancakes or what. Mine did not come out fluffy, they were gooey and mushy inside. I don’t know if I did something wrong, but will try it again on another Saturday when my husband has to work.
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These pancakes were amazing!
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these were very good. My whole family devored them!
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I made the pancakes all in one bowl & they turned out great. My husband also loved them.
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Very tasty – just like i wanted. Very fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside.
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Great Recipe! I chopped some pecans and lightly toasted them & served on the side for a topping. We also dusted the pancakes with sifted powdered sugar instead of syrup for our little ones (they don’t care for syrup) and they were great that way (and less sticky :). Thanks for sharing!
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Great simple yummy recipe that even my picky 3 yr old loved. I topped with toasted pecans. Thanks for the recipe!
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WOW! This was so yummy and so easy. It’s a definate keeper!
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Delicious. I added a little bit of cinnamon to the banana mixture to give it more flavor.
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These are so delicious!
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Yummy. These were delicious! My children (under 4) loved them as did my hubby. I served them with homemade chopped apple “gravy” (sauteed apples, brown sugar, apple juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch to thicken).
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great pancakes!!
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These are like having candy for breakfast. (only good for you!) Delicious and fill your tummy, perfect for a late breakfast brunch on a lazy Sunday morning. My daughter eats her pancakes (all kinds) with peanut butter on the side and she said that the peanut butter/banana combo was fantastic! Definately a keeper.
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my little girl loves them!!!!
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Awesome flavor! Like nothing ever before! Instead of making the entire thing from scratch though, just add the banana to a store bought pancake mix if you are short on time. Loved it!
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These pancakes were the perfect way to use up over ripe bananas. They were easy to make, and my kids loved them. My husband and I didn’t care for them too much as we prefer plain ol’ pancakes. I will probably make them again for the kids. I might even make them up and freeze for mornings when they want something hot and all I want to do is microwave!
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This is a very quick and easy recipe which turned out very well. I was surprised that many reviewers thought these were doughy as I have made these many times and have always had excellent results. My two year old granddaughter likes these so much that she took the recipe home and asks mommy to make them often.
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Very good recipe. Didn’t put cinnamon since I don’t like the taste. Had them with a little butter on top. Good low point recipe for weight watchers. My 2 year old loved them. Will make again.
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These pancakes are just the best!!! Quick, light, fluffy, and delicious! Thanks a lot, I will make them often-my family loves them.
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Yummy! I one-and-a-half this, mix the wet ingredients in the blender first (thanks to whoever suggested that!), using two eggs, and cook the pancakes on a slightly cooler griddle than I’d normally use. I eat mine plain with butter. 🙂 My 2-year-old and my husband loved them as well. They use maple syrup. Definately a keeper recipe! It’s become a staple in our house. UPDATE: Since my daughter was diagnosed with an egg allergy, I’ve used Ener-G egg replacer and it makes them even better!
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My two year old loved these, but my four year old wasn’t impressed. My husband thought they were “okay”, but I really liked them. I used a margerine/cinnimon/sugar mix to top them with and served apples sauteed in that same mix on the side.
I think this is an excellent meal to fix overnight guests. It’s simple to make and impressive to serve.
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I like these recipe!I like the flavour very much!
I just would like to know if they are supposed to be thick, because i got rather thin pancakes. maybe i should add flour as someone suggested.
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I cooked these like I would cook any other pancake and I thought they were very mushy. Maybe I should have cooked them longer or mashed the banana’s better..I don’t know but I didn’t like the texture at all!
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I used 3 bananas instead of 4 and it still turned out very well
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WOW! These are the best pancakes ever! Everyone loved them. I will be sure to make them again soon. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do.
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My three year old will sit down and eat as many of these as my husband, and then ask for them at snack time! I make them exactly according to the recipe and they are perfect. Thanks!
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I thought that these pancakes were just ‘okay’. They had a nice flavor, however, they were very thin and not at all fluffy. I will probably stick with good old fashioned pancakes in the future.
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From all the other comments i used onlyu 1/2 c of milk rather than a whole cup to make the mixture thicker, and i put on a really low fire to cook them but the pancakes still ended up a little too moist to my liking. No one else in my family liked them either
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This was a good recipe before, but this time we decided to add chocolate chips to the batter & it made them out of this world. Bananas and chocolate are the perfect combination & solves the problem of whether to have syrup or not, no need with the sweetness of the chocolate chips.
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I liked the taste. Used egg substitute, skim milk and applesauce (sted the veg oil) to cut down the calories a bit and they were still very tasty.
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I thought these pancakes were very tasty…my five year old was less than impressed, though. They were a bit too moist, however. I had too almost burn them to avoid “mushiness” in the middle. I would make these again, however.
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Great, easy recipe. My kids love them!!!
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Delicious!!! Best homemade pancakes I have ever made or eaten! I also added blueberries and that was a yummy touch!
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This is my husband’s favorite pancake recipe. Sometimes I add a little vanilla yogurt, but it’s fine as it is, too.
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I didn’t even want to taste these, because they were so soggy. I put all the wet ingredients in the blender until it was basically banana milk. I then cooked them at a lower temp. for longer time, as suggested. Didn’t work. This is the 2nd banana pancake recipe I’ve tried with same results. Maybe it’s just me!! I think I’ll stick to regular pancakes…
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I thought it was very good, but only made 8 small pancakes, so if you have a large family make sure to double the recipe! It was much simpler than I thought it would be and I will make it again. Thanks!
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What wonderful pancakes!! I made a plain batch and then a batch with toasted pecans added to the batter. Both excellent! The only reason I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is that I adjusted the recipe. I read the “mushy” complaints and decided to only use one banana. They were perfect and had plenty of banana flavor. Everything else in the recipe stayed the same. I will say that it was a large banana so maybe that makes a difference. However, I try to reserve 5 stars for outstanding recipes that DON’T need tweaking.
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My husband loves them, real easy to make and fast. I added 1/4 cup of walnuts to them and my husband wants me to keep making them.
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Great after school snack. Serve spread with peanut butter rather than syrup. Reduce banana if recipe is doubled.
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I didn’t think they were very good, but they were edible.
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Pretty good although they didnt freeze very well(they were very soggey when re-cooked) but good for a quick morning snack otherwise!!
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My toddler son loves bananas, but wouldn’t eat these pancakes. My husband, too, really like bananasa and disliked them so much that he only ate a few bites and discarded the remainder. They taste like banana, but there’s something about them that just doesn’t taste right. We were very disappointed and do not recommend this recipe.
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These were a great alternative to the traditonal pancakes, even the blueberry ones I make. Everyone enjoyed these…you may like it without the syrup too!
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Pancakes were not all that great. Will not make this one anymore.
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Thought they tasted a bit floury but pretty good.
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I used one big banana instead of two and substituted 1 Tb of maple syrup for the sugar, and the pancakes turned out pretty good. I highly recommend adding 1/2 cup lightly toasted chopped nuts (I used walnuts) to offset the slightly mushy texture.
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My husband loved these. Will make again, Yummy! I added a little cinnamon
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Not only was this recipe simple and quick to make, but in all the recipes that I have used on this site, this one came out the best. My husband raved about them. I only used one banana and I added a splash of vanilla. It came out so fluffy and just all around delicious. Thanks!
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This was a great recipe that the kids loved. Very easy to make and even better to eat.
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So very light and tender, a great recipe! I added a teaspoon of vanilla to round out the flavors, topped with warm maple syrup and toasted pecans. Wonderful!
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This was so easy and I had all the ingredients on hand for an impromptu breakfast. It tasted great, too! Very filling. I don’t think I would change a thing.
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I don’t know if it was the recipe, but the pancakes just had this wierd flavor with the bananas in it. I know that I like banana bread, but that has a lot more sugar in it.
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These were good, but I thought the bananas were a little mushy once they were cooked. Maybe I need to cook on the griddle a little longer. But my husband absolutely loved these, and he’s not a banana person! These were a great change to regular pancakes. I omitted the salt and added vanilla, recommended by the other reviewers. I’ll probably be making these again.
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My first time making pancakes from scratch. They turned out great. I don’t usually mash the bananas when I make banana pancakes but I think I will from now on…really helps bring out the flavor. Delicious!
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Declicious! Just enough bananas and sugar without being overwhelmingly sweet or cloying. Be sure to use low gluten flour for fluffy pancakes though. I added some chocolate bits before I flipped over and my kids (who are choc monsters) went ballastic over them. Better double the recipe while you are making these cos they sure disappear fast!
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Our finished product was very gooey.
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My family loved this recipe but I used self rising flour and omitted the salt and added 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. I also omitted the oil and added 2 Tablespoons of applesauce. And for the peanut butter lover I added to a sauce pan 1 cup of each water, sugar & peanut butter best with smooth peanut butter. And brought this to a boil and cooled I used this as the syrup for the pancakes. So I saved a few calories on the pancakes but added a few on the peanut butter syrup. It was well worth it.
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Great for brunch with regular syrup. Next time I will try Cinnamon and Sugar or a Strawberry Syrup.
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IF you could say there was such a thing as an intense banana flavor, this is it. They are quite good and very banana-ee. 🙂 You do not need much syrup because they are very sweet. I will probably make these a couple times a year.
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A bit too banana-y for my family’s taste.
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These are the best! I love this recipe.
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I loved this recipe the first time I made it, but I have had problems making it
again. I think it may have been caused by the cottage stove and its finicky
heat settings. Newer stoves shouldn’t be a problem. Great fluffy pancakes and
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So quick, so easy and so delicious. I added a touch of vanilla. Can’t recommend this reccipe enough! Yum!
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I thought these pancakes could have used a little more banana flavor. Maybe try adding another one to the recipe.
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My youngest loves anything that contains a banana and these were no exception. Normally on a school day my version of a hot breakfast consists of a Pop Tart thrown in the microwave. Needless to say, she was a happy little camper this morning! We’re both happy that you submitted this recipe Andrea and I’m sure you’re a wonderful cook. Some people are just plain rude. Anyone who “claims” to be an experienced cook also knows where to add or cut to back on certain ingredients. Happy cooking!
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Delicious!!! My 4 year old daughter devoured her portion, which says a lot because she’s not much of a pan cake fan. To jazz up the final presentation, I served them with maple syrup and real whipped cream enhanced with a bit of brandy extract. Now we all know how well bananas and brandy pair together, so it almost goes without saying that I was in breakfast heaven this morning!! Thanks Andrea for this excellent recipe! I will be using it often.
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these had really good flavor. they tasted great with the cinnabutter recipe that is also on this site. however, i didn’t like the texture of these. i like a more fluffy, floury pancake. these were flat and moist. just not what i’m looking for in a pancake. i probably won’t make these again.
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We love them! Just as easy as out of the box but taste much better!
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