The Man with the Yellow Hat's Sunny Banana Pancakes
Start your day with a stack of fluffy, golden-brown pancakes, packed with sweet banana flavor. These pancakes are simple to make and sure to bring a smile to anyone's face, much like a certain curious primate.
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. A few lumps are fine; do not overmix.
- 4
Heat a lightly buttered griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 5
Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle, spacing them a few inches apart.
- 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
- 7
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the griddle as needed.
- 8
Serve immediately with a generous drizzle of maple syrup.