Jul 14 2026
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Banana Pancakes Recipe

Inspired by Springfield Diner
Time30m
Serves4

Make Banana Pancakes Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Batter

Pan, cooking & finishing

Method

Batter

  1. 1

    Mash bananas

    Peel and place the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining (about 1–2 minutes).

  2. 2

    Combine wet ingredients

    To the mashed bananas add the egg, milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined and slightly frothy.

  3. 3

    Combine dry ingredients

    In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and ground cinnamon until evenly mixed.

  4. 4

    Make the batter

    Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Gently fold with a spatula or whisk just until combined. The batter should be thick but pourable; if too thick, stir in up to 1–2 tablespoons additional milk. Do not overmix — a few small streaks of flour are fine.

Cooking & finishing

  1. 5

    Preheat pan

    Place a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon neutral oil (if using) and 1/2 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat. Heat until the butter foams but does not brown (about 2–3 minutes).

  2. 6

    Cook pancakes

    For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet, spacing pancakes 1–2 inches apart. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. Gently flip with a spatula and cook the second side until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes more. Adjust heat as needed so they cook through without burning. Repeat, adding remaining butter (about 1/2 tablespoon) between batches.

  3. 7

    Keep warm

    If making a larger batch, preheat an oven to 200°F (95°C). Transfer cooked pancakes to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while finishing the rest.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Stack pancakes and top with sliced banana, toasted nuts if using, and drizzle with maple syrup. Serve immediately.

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