Banana Pancakes
A crowd-pleasing American dessert built around banana, pecan nuts and raspberries — roughly 45 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 5 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At easy difficulty across 5 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Egg Tree nuts
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How to make it
- In a bowl, mash the banana with a fork until it resembles a thick purée. Stir in the eggs, baking powder and vanilla.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan or pancake pan over a medium heat and brush with half the oil.
- Using half the batter, spoon two pancakes into the pan, cook for 1-2 mins each side, then tip onto a plate.
- Repeat the process with the remaining oil and batter.
- Top the pancakes with the pecans and raspberries.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
What to serve with Banana Pancakes
- Cream Cheese Tart Starter
- Vegan Chocolate Cake Vegetarian
- Beef Brisket Pot Roast Beef
- Kentucky Fried Chicken Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Banana Pancakes take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Banana Pancakes vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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