Strawberry Banana Pancakes Recipe
These Strawberry Banana Pancakes are a delicious and healthy breakfast option that combines the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries and ripe bananas with a fluffy, tender pancake base. Perfect for a quick and wholesome morning meal, they are easy to make on the stovetop and require simple, everyday ingredients.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 small pancakes (serves 2-3) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Fruits
- 1 ripe banana
- 4 medium strawberries, washed and tops cut off
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
For Cooking
- Oil or butter for skillet
- Prepare Fruits: In a mixing bowl, add the ripe banana and washed strawberries with tops removed.
- Mash Fruits: Mash the banana and strawberries together until the mixture is smooth-ish with some small lumps allowed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed fruit and stir until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined; some lumps are okay to keep the batter tender.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet on medium-low and lightly coat it with oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter onto the skillet per pancake and cook for 3-5 minutes, until you see bubbles forming at the edges.
- Flip and Cook: Carefully flip each pancake and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm, optionally with additional fruit, syrup, or your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based alternative to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier flipping of pancakes.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- These pancakes freeze well; reheat in a toaster or skillet.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor if desired.
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