There is something magical about a stack of banana pancakes on a slow morning, the kind of comfort food that fills the kitchen with a sweet aroma and sets the tone for an easy, cozy day. Soft, fluffy, and naturally sweet, these pancakes are a celebration of ripe bananas and simple ingredients coming together in the best possible way. They are perfect for weekends, snow days, or anytime you need a gentle lift.
The beauty of banana pancakes starts with their texture. Mashed bananas create a tender batter, giving each bite a moist, melt in your mouth feel without needing much added sugar. A touch of vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon deepen the flavor, while a light hand with the mixing ensures the pancakes stay soft instead of dense. When the batter hits a warm pan, the edges crisp slightly and the centers puff up beautifully, creating that irresistible pancake stack everyone loves.
One of the joys of this recipe is its versatility. Keep it classic with a pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup, or take it in a more decadent direction with chocolate chips, fresh berries, or a dollop of Greek yogurt. For extra richness, cook the pancakes in a bit of butter and let them caramelize lightly on each side the way diner style banana pancakes do. They also reheat well, making them a great option for meal prep or breakfast on the go.
Banana pancakes are especially comforting during the winter season. The warmth of the skillet, the sweetness of the fruit, and the soothing flavors make them feel like the culinary equivalent of a soft blanket. They pair beautifully with anything from a quiet morning coffee to a festive winter brunch spread.
Pairings:
Coffee pairing: a medium roast with nutty notes or a chai latte with a touch of cinnamon.
Tea pairing: chamomile or chai for a warm, aromatic balance.
Food pairing: crispy bacon, fresh berries, whipped ricotta, or a side of vanilla yogurt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the beaten egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas gently.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease it lightly.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Banana pancakes?? What kind of sorcery is this!? Love it.
I was skeptical, but these turned out great! Who knew bananas could make such a difference?
Skeptical about bananas in pancakes? I can’t believe it. They just taste sweet. But I tried adding chocolate chips instead, much better!
I know, right?! Bananas make everything better! Glad you gave it a shot. 😃
Simple recipe. I made these for brunch and everyone was happy, yay!
Very easy to make, but I added chocolate chips and it was a game changer!
Chocolate chips? That’s genius! I’m definitely trying that next time! 🍫
Mmm, tasty. But my batter was a bit thick, maybe I did it wrong.
I thought it was too sweet. Next time I’d cut the sugar back.
Can I use whole wheat flour instead? Don’t have regular flour.
Sure, you can use whole wheat flour! Just keep in mind the texture might be a bit different and denser. You might need a little more milk too.
Bah! I don’t like bananas in my pancakes. Shouldn’t be a thing.
These pancakes are amazing! So fluffy and delicious. My kids loved them!
Just found out my daughter is allergic to bananas. 😭 Any alternative ingredients?
I’m not sure if applesauce works the same tho. Maybe try some mashed avocados instead? 🤷♀️
You can use applesauce instead of mashed bananas! It gives a nice sweetness too. Hope that helps! 🍏
I threw in some blueberries too! So good! Will make again for sure!
Bananas and pancakes? Best combo ever! Thank you for this recipe!
Totally agree! Bananas make everything better! 🍌
Not sure if I did it right, they came out kinda flat. Might need more baking powder?
Yeah, more baking powder can definitely make them fluffier! Also, make sure not to overmix the batter.
I think they should be fine if you followed the steps. Maybe your skillet wasn’t hot enough?
Yum! Used whole wheat flour because that’s all I had. Still turned out good!
Whole wheat flour? That’s interesting! I’ve never tried that before, but I guess it could be healthier. Glad it worked for you!
Yea, but it can’t be the same, right? All-purpose flour makes them fluffy! Whole wheat might make them dense.
These pancakes are amazing! So fluffy and delicious, my kids loved them!
Okay, who thought pancakes could be made with bananas? Never heard of that before!
Bananas make pancakes super yummy! You should definitely try it, it’s a game changer!
Really? Bananas? Sounds weird. I only know about regular pancakes with eggs and milk. Hope this turns out good.
Bananas in pancakes? Sounds weird. But I tried them, and they were okay, I guess. 3 stars.
I had to tweak the recipe a bit, it was a little too sweet for my taste. Maybe use less sugar next time.
Why don’t you just buy pancake mix? Seems easier than this.
Pancake mix is not the same! These banana pancakes are way better than anything from a box. Trust me.
But making them from scratch is so much more fun! Plus, you can adjust the flavors and add extras like chocolate chips.
I’m skeptical about the baking powder amount but I tried it anyway. Turned out surprisingly light. I’ll make these again, maybe with cinnamon in the batter.
Too much sugar for my taste. I like my pancakes less sweet. Gave it a 2.
If you found it too sweet, why not just reduce the sugar? That’s what I did and they turned out fine. Don’t need to give a low score.
I totally agree! I also think pancakes should be fluffier and less sweet. I like to add cinnamon instead!
I’m sorry but baking powder 1.5 tsp sounds way too much for 1 cup flour. Mine puffed like crazy then fell.
Yum! Made these for breakfast and they disappeared fast!
Yummyyy 😍 These are my new favorite pancakes! Will make again!
I tried making these but they turned out a bit flat. Not sure what went wrong…
This recipe is a waste of bananas! 😂
Yummy! I added some chocolate chips and they were a hit with my kids!
Pancakes are supposed to be round, but mine were like blobs… not a chef!
Don’t worry! Everyone has their off days. Just keep practicing and they’ll turn out round eventually!
Blobs? Haha, I think that’s just a creative take on pancakes! As long as they taste good, who cares about the shape? 🍽️
It’s decent, but I found them a little bland. I added more sugar and a pinch of nutmeg and that fixed it. Banana is there, just needed a little backup.
These pancakes are amazing! The banana flavor is perfect! 5 stars!
I totally agree! These pancakes are a game changer! I’m making them every weekend now!
Don’t think this ‘recipe’ is worth the trouble. Just do pancakes without banana, trust me
Just made these, and they came out horrible! Watery mess! 😤
Maybe you added too much milk? I’ve had that problem before too. Hope you try again!
The baking powder amount is kinda low? Mine rose a little but not super tall. Could be my skillet or my egg—I’m not very precise. Still edible and decent.
Super easy and quick. I used very ripe bananas and the sweetness was perfect. My kid ate them like candy 😂
Why do people put bananas in pancakes? Just seems weird.
Really easy to make! My kids loved helping out. Will make again!
The banana flavor was great, but the texture was a bit gooey. Maybe I overmixed it?
I like the simplicity, but 2 tbsp sugar feels low to me with just bananas. I’ll probably bump it up next time for a sweeter bite.
Fluffy and delicious! Gonna tell my friends about this recipe!
Simple and quick! I love this recipe, gonna stick with it for my Sunday brunch.
Just made these and they burnt! 😭 I think I had the heat too high. Will try again.
Could be my bananas were small or not ripe enough, but the flavor was kinda weak. Also, I overflipped once and they broke—so yeah, medium heat only!
Totally get it—bananas can make or break these. If yours were even slightly under-ripe, the sweetness and banana flavor can be muted. Next time try 2 bananas (or use very spotty/soft ones) and keep the heat at medium like you did.
Hmm mine turn out stronger flavor-wise, but I did notice if I “overflip” or rush the flips they get kinda broken too 😅 Medium heat is right. Also make sure you don’t overmix after adding the bananas—just fold them gently. Hope it’s better next batch!
OMG these are the best pancakes ever!!!! I’m eating them right now!
Yasss! I totally agree! These pancakes are a game changer! 🍌🥞
Made these this morning—so fluffy! The banana flavor really comes through, and they browned nicely without sticking.
Hmmm I tried these and they were kinda… gummy in the middle? I probably overmixed though. Next time I’m gonna fold the bananas way more gently like you said.
Yes!! Mine came out super fluffy too—banana taste is definitely there. I was worried about sticking but that light grease did the trick. 😋
These banana pancakes are super easy to make! My kids loved them!
That sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try these with my kids too! They love bananas.
Are they really that easy? I always mess up pancakes. Maybe I’ll give it a shot.
What’s the deal with bananas in pancakes? 😳 Sounds weird.
I found it a little too sweet for my taste. Next time, I’ll reduce the sugar.
Simple breakfast! Banana pancakes easy to make!
I used almond milk instead of regular milk, turned out great!
Tried it without sugar, made them healthy! Yum!
These pancakes were a hit with my kids! They loved it 😊
So glad to hear that! My kids love them too! 😊
I wonder if these are really that good… my kids are picky eaters.
Directions are simple and the texture was legit. I cooked mine a touch longer because the first batch was too pale.
I’ve made banana pancakes before and they were better. Sorry!
These are my new go-to. I served with peanut butter and sliced strawberries and it was ridiculous. Great balance of sweet and banana.
These pancakes were delicious! So fluffy and the bananas gave it a nice sweetness.
Banana pancakes are the best! Makes breakfast feel like dessert. Just needs maple syrup!
Best part is no complicated stuff. I’ll be making again. 5/5
Totally agree—these are so straightforward and they actually come out fluffy. Definitely making these again too 😄
Pancakes? Banana? Sounds weird but okay.
Not sure if my skillet was too hot, but the first batch browned too fast. Still tasted good, just a little tougher than I wanted.
Not gonna lie, 1 egg seems low for 1 cup milk and 2 bananas. Mine were more like crepes than pancakes. Tasted good, but texture was off.
Nah I think 1 egg is fine, the recipe’s just a little runny. Add 1–2 tbsp more flour if it looks like pancake batter after mixing. Also keep heat a bit lower so it sets before you flip—medium can make it spread.
Oh interesting—mine also turned a bit crepe-y when I used a thinner batter. Did you measure the milk/bananas pretty exact? Next time try mashing the bananas well but not adding any extra liquid, and let the batter rest 5–10 minutes so it thickens.
My batter was thick like cookie dough, so I added a splash more milk. Turned out great—golden and soft. Probably depends on how mashed the bananas are.
I followed it closely, but mine came out kinda thick and didn’t spread much. I ended up adding a little more milk. Still yummy, just not exactly like the pictures.
These pancakes are AMAZING!! So fluffy and the banana flavor is perfect. My kids devoured them!
I tried this recipe too! They turned out great but mine were a bit flat, maybe I didn’t add enough baking powder? Anyway, my kids loved them too!
Amazing?! Really? I dunno, my pancakes came out all weird and soggy. What’s the secret? Did you flip them at the right time or what?
I had high hopes but mine turned out kinda flat. What did I do wrong??
Why sift the flour? I didn’t and honestly it worked anyway. The pancakes were fine, just a tiny bit lumpy. Save time if you’re in a rush.
Yeah you can totally skip sifting if you’re in a rush. I do it mostly to avoid flour clumps and get a smoother batter—so that “tiny lumpy” thing makes sense. If your baking powder is fresh and you whisk the dry ingredients well, you’ll be fine.
This feels like a basic pancake, not “banana pancakes” enough. I barely tasted banana compared to other recipes.
I mean… 2 tbsp banana? That seems way low. Mine has like half a banana per pancake lol. Try more banana and maybe a splash less milk so it actually tastes like fruit.
Hmm I get what you mean—if the bananas aren’t super ripe or you don’t mash enough, they can get lost. I usually mash until almost paste-y and add a bit extra banana too.
Love how simple it is. Sifting the flour helped, and folding the bananas gently kept the texture nice. I used oat milk too and it worked.
Why do we need eggs? Can’t just use more bananas instead. 😂
Banana pancakes? more like banana mush! I added twice the bananas and it became a gooey mess. not great.
I think you might have gone a bit overboard with the bananas! Maybe stick to the recipe next time. They can get mushy if you add too much.
These were fluffy and actually tasted like real banana (not just banana flavoring). I used a splash of vanilla too and it bumped it up a lot. Great weekend breakfast.
Easy recipe, didn’t mess anything up. I whisked a little too long though, but they still came out decent. Next time I’ll “just combined” like it says.
Glad they still turned out! “Just combined” is definitely the move—overmixing can make pancakes a bit tough. What toppings did you go with?
I followed it pretty closely, but they didn’t brown much on the first side. Still tasted good though—next time I’ll crank the heat slightly and grease more carefully.
I didn’t have enough bananas so I used a bit of applesauce too. Turned out decent but not as sweet—still good though.
Not gonna lie, I’m skeptical about pancakes with just 2 tbsp sugar. They tasted like sweet banana bread, not like classic syrup pancakes… but my kids loved them so meh 😅
I get the skepticism 😄 But bananas add plenty of sweetness and flavor—might read like “banana bread vibes” more than classic syrup pancakes. If you want closer to diner style, maybe reduce banana sweetness or add a touch more sugar/syrup on top!
2 tbsp sugar feels low, yeah. My batter turned out kinda thick and the first batch was bland until I added a little extra salt (like… pinch more) and cooked them a bit longer. Kids still went wild though 😂
Yea, but where’s the chocolate chips? Need those to make it better
Sooo good! But what can I use instead of milk? Any ideas?
One word: yum. I can’t believe it only uses one egg—still fluffy!
Right?? I was shocked too—usually I expect more eggs for fluff. The baking powder + banana combo really does the work!
These came out fluffy and the banana flavor is actually noticeable (in a good way). I added a little vanilla and it was even better. Will make again for weekend breakfast!
Yes!! I love when the banana actually comes through—good call on the vanilla. Definitely trying this for weekend breakfast too.
I tried this recipe and it was okay, but my pancakes turned out too dense. Not sure what I did wrong.
I tried this recipe but mine came out too thick. What went wrong?
These are the best! I don’t know why people would ever go buy pancakes when its this easy to make! 🥞
Banana pancakes? I thought this was a fruit salad recipe.
Mine were kind of gummy in the middle… I think my skillet heat was too low and I didn’t flip soon enough.
Not sure about 1/4 cup per pancake—mine were huge 😅 still tasty, but it took forever to cook through.
That makes sense—if your pan runs bigger/heat is a bit lower, 1/4 cup can turn into “restaurant size” pancakes. Glad they were still tasty though 😄
Made these this morning and wow—fluffy and super flavorful. The banana flavor is perfect and not too sweet. I used a bit of cinnamon and it tasted like café pancakes.
Pretty good! My first batch stuck a little even though I greased the pan—next time I’ll lower the heat slightly. Flavor is solid though and the batter smelled amazing.
I tried it and they came out kinda gummy inside 😕. I think I flipped too early. The bubble test helped, but I was impatient.
Ah man, gummy inside usually means the pancakes weren’t cooked through yet—maybe your heat was a tad high and the outside set before the inside. Try medium-low next time and give it a bit longer after bubbles show up. Also, don’t overmix after adding the bananas; that can make them heavier. Hope that fixes it!
Pretty solid recipe, but my batter was a bit thick—maybe my bananas were smaller. I added a splash more milk and they cooked fine. Tasted great with peanut butter.
Banana pancakes are always hit or miss for me, but this one worked. I liked how “just combined” prevented overmixing. Nice and tender.
I tried banana pancakes before and they always tasted kinda eggy to me, but maybe I’ll give this a shot. Do you mash the bananas super smooth or leave chunks?
Totally agree—“just combined” is the key for tender pancakes. I used to overmix and they turned out tough. Nice save with this recipe!
Meh. I overmixed once and they turned out gummy. Also I thought “1/4 cup batter” was per pancake but I made them huge—lesson learned lol.
Lol I’ve definitely made the “gummy” mistake too—overmixing is the culprit. Glad you figured out the 1/4 cup part!