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Banana Pancakes with Peanut Butter Syrup

Light & fluffy banana flavored pancakes are easily whipped up from scratch. They're topped with a delectable peanut butter flavored simple syrup & with sliced bananas for garnish. The presentation is stunning for a large brunch, but just as yummy for a simple family breakfast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 664kcal

Ingredients

  • For The Pancakes
  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 ripe banana in this case those mushy black/brown spots are a plus
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • For The Peanut Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup water

Instructions

  • To Make The Pancakes
  • Combine all of the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, add the banana and wet ingredients, mashing and mixing them together until all  are evenly combined.
  • Combine the dry and wet ingredient together in one bowl, stirring until evenly incorporated. It will be lumpy and somewhat thick.
  • Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan/ griddle for each pancake.
  • Heat until bubbly on top, flip and cook until golden brown on each side.
  • To Make The Peanut Butter Sauce
  • Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat until boiling. Let cool slightly, and drizzle the sauce over the pancakes. Top with extra banana slices, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 4mg