Brown Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Naturally sweet pancakes made with overripe banana and eggs. Ready in 15 minutes—gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfectly soft.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# How-to:

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 1–2 minutes until the edges are set and bubbles form on the surface.
06 - Gently flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pancakes come together in literally five minutes with ingredients you likely already have, perfect for those mornings when youve forgotten to grocery shop but still want something special.
  • The natural sweetness means no added sugar, so you can feel good about serving these to little ones or enjoying them yourself without the usual breakfast sugar crash.
02 -
  • These pancakes are much more delicate than traditional ones, so flipping them too early or too aggressively will leave you with banana scramble instead of pancakes.
  • Adding a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract completely transforms the flavor profile from simple to sublime, a discovery I made six batches in.
03 -
  • Let your batter rest for about 5 minutes before cooking, which allows the eggs to better incorporate with the banana and results in a more cohesive pancake.
  • Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you cook the remaining batches, stacking them between pieces of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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