Strawberry Banana Pancakes Recipe
Delicious and healthy strawberry banana pancakes made with fresh fruit and simple pantry ingredients. These fluffy pancakes combine ripe banana and strawberries for natural sweetness and a fruity twist, perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch treat.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 small pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Fruit
- 1 ripe banana
- 4 medium strawberries (washed with tops cut off)
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Prepare the Fruit: In a mixing bowl, add the ripe banana and the washed strawberries with tops removed.
- Mash the Fruit: Mash the banana and strawberries together until the mixture is smooth-ish but still has small chunks for texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed fruit and mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; it’s okay if the batter remains slightly lumpy.
- Heat the Skillet: Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat and lightly oil or butter the surface to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- First Side Cooking: Cook the pancakes for 3-5 minutes, until you see bubbles forming around the edges and the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook the other side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the pancakes, optionally topping with fresh strawberries or syrup, and serve warm.
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes, do not overmix the batter to keep it light.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
- Use fresh ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness.
- Serve with maple syrup, honey, or additional fresh fruit.
- Make sure the skillet is on medium-low heat to prevent burning before the pancakes cook through.
Keywords: strawberry banana pancakes, fruit pancakes, healthy breakfast, easy pancakes, fresh fruit pancakes