Banana Pancakes

I probably couldn't live without pancakes. They are a childhood favorite of mine and have always been one of my favorite breakfast meals to cook, mainly because you can make them tons of ways! And.. of course because they are delicious. 

Banana Pancakes

DRY

1 cup of whole wheat flour 

1 tsp of baking powder

1/8 tsp of salt

1/2 tsp of cinnamon

1/8 tsp of nutmeg

1/8 cup of Sucanat (or brown sugar)

WET

1/3 cup of milk of choice 

1/2 Tbsp of vanilla extract

1 tsp of organic maple syrup 

3 bananas (1.5 mashed for mixture and other 1.5 sliced for the top)

1 Tbsp of Earth Balance melted (or butter)

Instructions

Preheat skillet to 325-350 degrees (or med heat)

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Measure out milk, vanilla and maple syrup, add  to dry mixture, and whisk again. The mixture will still be slightly dry at this point. Next, add the mashed banana (1.5) and mix. Lastly, stir in the melted butter. Batter won't be completely smooth and will be a little thick and sticky. If desired, add a little more milk to lighten it. 

Cook pancakes on skillet until golden brown on each side (about 2-3 min per side). While cooking pancakes, grill your remaining sliced banana. Once pancakes are done, top with grilled banana, (heated) organic maple syrup and enjoy!

Note: For Banana Peanut (or Almond) Butter Pancakes substitute Earth Balance (or butter) for peanut/almond butter. 

*Recipe inspired by this Pinterest post

Enjoy this? Check out this blueberry pie pancake recipe.