Banana pancake

Banana pancakes are a classic breakfast dish that can be made in a variety of ways. The most basic recipe is simply flour, eggs, milk, and bananas, but there are many variations on this theme.

Some recipes add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter, while others include chocolate chips or nuts. Banana pancakes can also be made with gluten-free flour or whole wheat flour.

The origin of banana pancakes is unclear, but it is likely that they were first created in the United States in the late 19th or early 20th century. The dish became popular in the 1960s and 1970s as a health food, as bananas are a good source of potassium and other nutrients.

Advice

The key to making delicious banana pancakes is to make sure your batter is the right consistency. Start by mashing the bananas in a bowl until they form a paste. Add a cup of flour, a teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the mashed bananas, then whisk together until all the ingredients are fully combined. Finally, mix in two eggs and a cup of milk until the batter is nice and smooth. Once your batter is ready, heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of butter. When the butter is melted, pour the batter into the pan in 2-4 inch circles. Let the pancakes cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side and serve warm with your favorite toppings!

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Recipes

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Banana Pancakes

  • banana
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • vanilla extract
  • baking soda
  • nutmeg
  • avocado oil
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • almond milk
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • maple syrup
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Banana Pancakes

  • buttermilk
  • butter
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • milk
  • banana
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Banana Pancakes

  • buttermilk
  • butter
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • milk
  • banana
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Vegan Banana Pancakes

  • flaxseed
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla
  • wheat pastry flour
  • banana
  • oat flour
  • baking soda
  • nutmeg
  • olive oil
  • baking powder
  • water
  • almond milk
  • salt
  • maple syrup
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Banana Pancakes

  • banana
  • vegetable oil
  • honey
  • all purpose flour
  • cottage cheese
  • sour cream
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • lemon juice
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Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes Recipe

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  • chocolate chip
  • nut
  • maple syrup
  • banana
  • blueberry
  • butter
  • brown rice flour
  • milk
  • baking powder
  • vanilla extract
  • sweet rice flour
  • salt
  • dark brown sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • xanthan gum
  • egg
  • banana
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Banana Pancakes

  • baking soda
  • vanilla extract
  • buttermilk
  • butter
  • nutmeg
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • egg
  • banana
  • sugar
  • salt
  • butter
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Banana Pancakes

  • vanilla extract
  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • vanilla
  • maple syrup
  • powdered sugar
  • sugar
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • baking powder
  • milk
  • banana
  • pecan
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Banana Pancake Recipe

  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • buttermilk
  • milk
  • salt
  • butter
  • sugar
  • banana
  • baking powder
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Banana Pancakes

  • buttermilk
  • banana
  • wheat white flour
  • brown sugar
  • sugar
  • egg
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • ginger
  • nutmeg
  • butter
  • baking powder
  • butter
  • banana
  • maple syrup
  • walnut

Ingredient Breakdown

 
banana
salt
baking powder
butter
egg
cinnamon
vanilla extract
maple syrup
sugar
all purpose flour
baking soda
milk
nutmeg
buttermilk
almond milk
vanilla
wheat pastry flour
flaxseed
oat flour
olive oil
water
brown sugar
ginger
blueberry
honey
pecan
vegetable oil
oat
all spice
cardamon
eggs egg white
avocado oil
rolled oat
coconut flake
cottage cheese
sour cream
lemon juice
crème fraîche
lemon
pineapple
chocolate chip
nut
brown rice flour
sweet rice flour
dark brown sugar
xanthan gum
powdered sugar
cocoa powder
white wheat flour
wheat white flour
walnut

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • baking powder

Staple Ingredients

  • banana 89%
  • salt 89%
  • baking powder 78%

Common Ingredients

  • egg 61%
  • maple syrup 61%

Usual Ingredients

  • butter 56%
  • cinnamon 56%
  • vanilla extract 50%
  • all purpose flour 44%
  • baking soda 44%
  • nutmeg 44%
  • sugar 44%

Rarey Ingredients

  • milk 39%