Description
Delightful mini banana pancake bites that are easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. These bite-sized pancakes are fluffy, sweetened naturally with bananas and maple syrup, and cooked to a golden brown perfection in a skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancake Batter
- 4 bananas, sliced into 1/3 inch thick medallions
- 1 cup oat or almond milk (regular milk also works)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup regular or gluten free all purpose flour
For Frying
- 2 tbsp butter, for frying (regular or vegan butter will work)
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas and batter: Begin by slicing the bananas into 1/3 inch thick medallions. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined. Gradually add the flour and stir until a smooth pancake batter forms.
- Heat the skillet and melt butter: Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Allow it to melt and sizzle, then swirl the pan to coat the surface evenly with melted butter.
- Coat banana slices with batter and cook: Using a fork, dip each banana slice into the pancake batter, ensuring it is well coated. Immediately place the coated banana slices into the hot skillet, arranging them with about an inch of space between each bite for even cooking.
- Fry until golden and flip: Cook the mini pancake bites until the bottoms turn golden brown, then carefully flip each bite to cook the other side until equally golden and cooked through.
- Remove and repeat: Once cooked, transfer the pancake bites to a plate lined with paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Repeat the process with the remaining banana slices and butter, adding more butter as needed. Serve the mini banana pancake bites immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Vegan butter and plant-based milk make this a vegan option.
- Keep the heat at medium to avoid burning the pancake bites before they are cooked through.
- Serve with additional maple syrup or fresh fruit for extra flavor.
- These bites are best eaten fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Banana Pancakes, Mini Pancakes, Breakfast Bites, Quick Breakfast, Maple Syrup Pancakes
