Brown Banana Soft Pancakes (Print Version)

Fluffy pancakes using ripe brown bananas and eggs, ideal for a quick and wholesome breakfast.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 small amount of oil or butter if desired.
04 - Drop small rounds of batter, approximately 2 tablespoons each, onto the skillet; pancakes should be roughly 3 inches wide.
05 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges are set and bubbles appear on the surface. Flip gently and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Repeat the process with the remaining batter. Serve warm with preferred toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 15 minutes with ingredients most people have on hand.
  • No flour, no dairy, no complicated steps—just real food that happens to be naturally gluten-free.
  • The banana provides all the sweetness you need, so they taste indulgent without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • The riper and browner your banana, the sweeter and more flavorful the pancakes will be—green bananas will taste bland and starchy.
  • These pancakes are tender and need a gentle hand; flipping them too aggressively or too early will tear them, so wait for bubbles to form before you flip.
  • The batter is thinner than traditional pancake batter, and that's exactly right—don't panic or try to thicken it.
03 -
  • Don't flip until you see bubbles forming on the surface—it's the most reliable sign they're ready to turn without falling apart.
  • If your batter seems too thick, you can thin it with a teaspoon of milk or even water, but honestly, it should be naturally thin and mousse-like if your banana is ripe enough.
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