Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes
If you love pancakes but want a healthier breakfast option, these Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes are the perfect choice. Naturally with ripe bananas and a touch of brown sugar, they’re soft, fluffy, and full of comforting flavor—withsweetened out being overly indulgent. Ideal for weekend brunches or a nourishing weekday breakfast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍌 Naturally sweet from ripe bananas
🥞 Light & fluffy texture with simple pantry ingredients
🌾 Can be made whole wheat or gluten-free
💪 More nutritious than traditional pancakes
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 cup low-fat milk or plant-based milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted coconut oil
Pinch of salt
How to Make Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes
Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.Prepare wet ingredients
In another bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add brown sugar, egg, milk, vanilla, and oil. Mix well.Combine
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix.Cook pancakes
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it.
Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake and cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.Serve warm
Stack and enjoy immediately.
Healthy Topping Ideas
Fresh banana slices or berries
Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey
Warm nut butter (peanut or almond)
Light maple syrup or date syrup
Tips for Extra Nutrition
Add chopped walnuts or almonds for healthy fats
Mix in chia or flax seeds for fiber
Use oat flour for a heart-healthy twist
Nutritional Benefits
Bananas provide potassium & natural energy
Whole wheat flour adds fiber for digestion
Brown sugar offers a deeper flavor, so you need less sweetener overall
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