Banana Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes sweetened naturally with a ripe mashed banana - a fun weekend breakfast to make together.
Ages
4+
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- a pinch salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Steps
- 1
In a big bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 2
In another bowl, mash the banana until smooth, then whisk in the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined - a few lumps are okay.
- 4
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- 5
Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the pan.
- 6
Cook until bubbles form on top and the edges look set, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden, about 1-2 more minutes.
- 8
Serve warm, with extra banana slices or a drizzle of syrup if you like.
Kids can help with:
- Mashing the ripe banana with a fork
- Stirring the wet and dry ingredients together
- Watching for bubbles to know when it's time to flip (with an adult doing the actual flipping)
Tips & Notes
- Don't overmix the batter - a few lumps make fluffier pancakes.
- A very ripe, spotty banana makes the pancakes sweeter without needing extra sugar.
Contains: egg, dairy, gluten. Always check ingredient labels and adjust for your child's own allergies and dietary needs.