Banana Pancakes recipe - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

This Banana Pancakes recipe turns out thick and fluffy every time thanks to the addition of buttermilk! Made with simple pantry ingredients and ripe bananas, they are an easy, healthy breakfast the whole family loves.

Breakfast and brunch are our favorite meals here, and I will never turn down a stack of these fluffy Banana Pancakes.

I also like not having food waste, and sometimes we just don’t get to those bananas I purchased before they turn brown (check here to see how to freeze bananas), but that just means they are perfect for baking.

Of course, we love our classicBanana Nut Breadto use up overripe bananas, but we are always excited about pancakes.

Made with simple ingredients, these banana buttermilkpancakes are a quick and easy breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings. My kids also love taking them for school lunches!

We often make these pancakes at the weekend and freeze them to grab and go for breakfast or lunch during the week.

For more fruity pancake combinations, try myBlueberries ‘n’ Cream Pancakes,Lemon Blueberry Greek Yogurt Pancakes, and these warmingApple Crisp Pancakes!

Ingredients Needed:

• Buttermilk:helps the pancakes get really fluffy and adds a subtle flavor.
• Oil:you can use any kind of cooking oil like canola oil, olive oil, or vegetable oil, or melted butter in these pancakes. Using butter will give them a bit of a buttery flavor if you like that.
• Egg:to help the pancakes rise and have a light and fluffy consistency.
• Vanilla:vanilla extract adds a subtle warmth to the pancakes. You can use almond extract or banana extract if you prefer.
• Bananas:use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
• Flour:I’ve used all-purpose flour here, but other types will work too.
• Sugar:adds sweetness to the pancakes for a sweet treat breakfast!
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda:use both leavening agents to allow the pancakes to be thick and fluffy.
• Salt:enhances the flavors of the pancakes.

How to Make the Best Banana Pancakes

This recipe is quick and easy! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.

1. Combine ingredients:Add the buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla, bananas, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a blender.
2. Blend:Blend the banana mixture until smooth, thenlet the batter rest.

1. Spoon the batter: Spoon the pancake batter by the ladleful onto the hot griddle surface.
2. Cook: Cook until just golden brown. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Banana Pancake Recipe FAQs

Banana Pancakes Variations

• Filling.Add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or chopped nuts to the pancake batter. You can also add fruit like blueberries, chopped strawberries, or chopped pieces of banana for more fruit flavor!
• Oats.Add oatmeal to your pancake batter for an oatmeal version. See myEasy Banana Oatmeal Pancakesfor hearty banana pancakes.
• Use a different extract.Use almond extract, banana extract, or maple extract in your pancakes for a different flavor.
• Sheet pan.You can make these pancakes in a sheet pan for a crowd, and avoid standing at the stove. See mySheet Pan Pancakesrecipe for more information.

Serving Suggestions

You can enjoy these banana pancakes on their own for a quick, filling breakfast, or serve them with other breakfast and brunch recipes or breakfast sides to make it into a complete sit-down meal.

Serve them with a simple drizzle of maple syrup, or slather some peanut butter, almond butter,or Nutella on there instead. Some more fresh fruit can never go wrong too!

Top your pancakes withHomemade Whipped Creamfor a special treat, or try the custard sauce from these Blueberries ‘n’ Cream Pancakes.

Serve with a side of Air Fryer Bacon or Air Fryer Hashbrown Patties for a sweet and salty breakfast!