Brown Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Soft pancakes made with just ripe banana and egg. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the banana until smooth with minimal lumps.
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 (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the skillet; pancakes should be about 3 inches wide.
05 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges are set and bubbles form on the surface. Gently flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Two ingredients you probably already have sitting on your counter right now.
  • They cook so fast you can make a full batch before your coffee gets cold.
  • Naturally sweet and satisfying without a single grain of added sugar.
  • Perfect for using up those bananas that went past their prime three days ago.
02 -
  • Do not turn the heat up past medium-low or the outside will burn before the inside cooks through.
  • These pancakes are fragile, so use the thinnest spatula you own and slide it all the way under before lifting.
  • If your banana is not brown and spotty, the pancakes will taste flat and eggy instead of sweet and satisfying.
03 -
  • Let the batter rest for one minute after mixing so the banana and egg fully combine and the pancakes hold together better.
  • Wipe the skillet with a paper towel between batches to remove any stuck bits that could burn and make the next round taste bitter.
  • If the batter feels too thin, mash in half of another banana to thicken it slightly without changing the flavor.
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