Pancakes are such a treat for me in the mornings. I rarely make them. But when I do decide to make pancakes I go all out. None of this ‘pancakes out of a box’ nonsense. Making them from scratch isn’t all that difficult and the payoff is worth it. These banana pecan pancakes are delicious, yes, but more importantly they aren’t heavy. They don’t lay in your belly like led. They are light.
Yes, it is a bit more time consuming to prepare the batter from scratch, I know. But it’s not so bad when you realize that the batter will last in the fridge for up to 3 days! If you are lucky enough to not be serving 6 people for breakfast, you will have leftover batter to enjoy over the next few days. If you run out of bananas, don’t worry, these pancakes are delicious even without them.
I adapted this recipe from Tyler Florence, making just a few changes. First, I decreased the amount of sugar by half. I just don’t feel it needs 4 tablespoons – the bananas make these pancakes sweet enough. Also, I added 1 tablespoon of chopped pecans. I like the added texture it gives, having a tiny crunch every now and then.
Essential to the positive outcome of these pancakes is the maple syrup. Please, treat yourself to some exceptional, pure maple syrup. It really makes a difference. I was lucky enough to get a large jug of pure Vermont Maple Syrup from my sister, so I’m putting it to good use on these delicious pancakes.
Here’s what you will need for approximately 6 servings…
Recipe
2 cups buttermilk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely ground (not chopped)
1 tbsp toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
3 bananas, peeled and sliced in 1/4-inch circles
Maple syrup (the good stuff!)
Method
In a large mixing bowl whisk the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla until well combined. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry and stir until the lumps are gone. Fold in all the pecans and only 3/4 of the melted butter, whisk until batter is smooth.
Heat a griddle over medium low heat and brush with some melted butter to coat. Using a ladle or small measuring cup pour out individual pancakes onto griddle. Cook pancakes on the first side until they are just set, then carefully place sliced bananas on top. I usually get 3-4 per pancake. When tiny bubbles appear, flip pancakes, coating each pancake spot with more melted butter so the bananas won’t stick to the griddle. Cook until golden.
Serve with some warm pure maple syrup. Enjoy your morning treat!
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup pecans, toasted and finely ground (not chopped)
- 1 tbsp toasted pecans, chopped
- ½ stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3 bananas, peeled and sliced in ¼-inch circles
- Maple syrup (the good stuff!)
- In a large mixing bowl whisk the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla until well combined. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry and stir until the lumps are gone. Fold in all the pecans and only 3/4 of the melted butter, whisk until batter is smooth.
- Heat a griddle over medium low heat and brush with some melted butter to coat. Using a ladle or small measuring cup pour out individual pancakes onto griddle. Cook pancakes on the first side until they are just set, then carefully place sliced bananas on top. I usually get 3-4 per pancake. When tiny bubbles appear, flip pancakes, coating each pancake spot with more melted butter so the bananas won't stick to the griddle. Cook until golden.
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Oh, those sound so super yummy- I love bananas in pancakes!
great pictures, these look deeeelicious
Your pancakes look GREAT, so fluffy! I made a very similar recipe but mine did not come out fluffy at ALL. I was wondering is there a “trick” to fluffy pancakes that I’m missing?
Thank you!
~ingrid
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They look so mouth-watering!! Love the addition of bananas and pecans!
yum yum yum! i now want pancakes for dinner.
Nice pancakes – they look very hearty and delicious. For a cakier pancake, try this recipe I just posted to my blog. It’s also delicious! 🙂
Pancakes with banana?? Well I’m a curious one, so I read the recipe.
Now I’m not just curious, I’m HUNGRY. It looks SO good both in the text and the images.
I must try this when my children come for breakfast some day. But there is one thing I need to know first: What is a stick of butter?
Thanks for your comments on my blog.
Carsten
Hello Copenhagen! Carsten, a stick of butter is the same as 8 tablespoons of butter. So, for this recipe you will need 4 tablespoons. Give it a try one morning, you just might love it!!
THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE PANCAKES AND I LOVE BANANAS. WE HAVE PANCAKES JUST ABOUT EVERY SUNDAY FOR BREAKFAST. I AM SO EXCITED TO TRY THIS AND WITH VT MAPLE SYRUP. YUMMY!!! BY THE WAY DO YOU LIKE THE SYRUP I GAVE YOU?
this is soooo wrong to look at right now. i barely had dinner and am chugging my morning coffee wanting these. why do you have to have the picture look actual size? it almost looks like i could grab a fork and dig into the screen. a good pancake is hard to come by in my house, unfortunately!
Ummm…I can’t wait to try this recipe. Your pancake photos made my mouth water. They remind me of banana bread, only I wouldn’t have to wait an hour for the baking. I agree with you regarding the choice of real maple syrup. I was raised on it and wouldn’t have anything else. Thanks to Carsten I found your blog. Now I know I must come back!