Light & Fluffy Banana Pancakes

"A Recipezaar 2005 adoptee. The original stated that these are good with blueberry sauce. I liked these with real maple syrup, myself. It was stated that the recipe came from a source called "Crazy Plates". *UPDATE* I have upped the amount of banana from 1/2 c. to 3/4-1 cup, due to the helpful reviews."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
7-10 pancakes
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine both flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, butter, egg, honey, mashed banana, and vanilla.
  • Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Spray a large skillet or electric griddle with nonstick spray, or brush with butter.
  • Heat over medium heat.
  • For each pancake, drop 1/2 cup batter onto skillet, spreading it out to make a 4-inch circle.
  • Cook until it is lightly browned underneath and bubbles are starting to pop on top. (Check often, as the sugar in these may cause them to burn more quickly; adjust the heat as needed.).
  • Turn over and cook other side until lightly browned.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Leftover pancakes can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for quick weekday breakfasts.

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Reviews

  1. I made these exactly as directed, except I used 1 T butter instead of 2 T of the reduced fat product. They are excellent and just as good as my previous favorite which is loaded with fat and sugar. They are easy to make and use commonly available ingredients.
     
  2. These really are excellent, even with using the vinegar & milk trick instead of buttermilk! VERY yummy!!!!
     
  3. Fabulous fluffy pancakes. I made with one cup of banana which was perfect. I was worried at first because the batter was pretty thick but they turned out to be the lightest and fluffiest pancakes I've ever made. Thanks for the great recipe. Definitely a keeper!
     
  4. I usually use the crazy plates version but these pancakes are much fluffier! Thank you so much - wouldn't change a thing!
     
  5. These were yummy! They had a lighter texture than other banana pancakes I have had. Served with a homemeade blackberry syrup. Simply amazing! Thank you, Vina!
     
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Tweaks

  1. These pancakes have a nice light, sweet flavor. I love that they have honey instead of sugar. I made a half recipe with all 100% whole wheat flour, one egg white, and skim milk. I also used olive oil instead of butter. I added cinnamon, which I think adds some warm, sweet spice flavor. My half recipe made 8 thick pancakes, about 4 in. in diameter. They were delicious! Thanks!
     
  2. These are delicious. I used 2 cups white whole wheat flour, and olive oil instead of butter, and two mashed bananas (more than 1/2 cup). My first few were difficult to turn because they were so light, but my griddle wasn't quite hot enough. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
     

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I live in Minnesota, and actually like the winter more than summer! (Must have Siberian ancestors!) The main focus of my life is, and always has been, children. I've spent the majority of my life either educating myself about children, having and raising children, or working with children. I presently work in an elementary school with children that have emotional/behavioral difficulties, and have three daughters of my own. I also have four grandsons (one an extra gift that came when my daughter very wisely married his dad) and will become Grandma to the the 5th baby in June. This one a little girl! I can not wait!! I received so much joy being a mother that finding that much joy, and more, in being 'Grandma' has taken me by surprise. They are all the best gifts ever given to me. Whatever free time I have is spent with my nose in a book, surfing the web for new recipes, or with my wonderful friends, both online and "in person".
 
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