Brown Banana Pancakes (Printable version)

Naturally sweet pancakes made with overripe banana and eggs. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in just 15 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 large overripe banana (brown and spotty)
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Optional Toppings

03 - Fresh berries
04 - Maple syrup
05 - Greek yogurt
06 - Chopped nuts

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the banana until smooth with minimal lumps.
02 - Beat the eggs in a separate small bowl, then add to the mashed banana. Mix until a uniform batter forms.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with a touch of oil or butter if desired.
04 - Pour small rounds of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the skillet; pancakes should be about 3 inches wide.
05 - Cook for 1–2 minutes until the edges are set and bubbles form on the surface. Gently flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • These pancakes come together in the time it takes to brew coffee, yet taste indulgent enough to feel like you're doing something special.
  • No flour, no dairy, no fuss—just pure banana sweetness that means you're actually eating something your body recognizes as food.
  • The texture lands somewhere between fluffy and custard-like, which honestly shouldn't work but absolutely does.
02 -
  • If your banana isn't genuinely brown with spots, the pancakes will taste bland and you'll wonder why you bothered—patience pays off, so don't pick the banana too early.
  • The batter doesn't keep; make these right before you eat them because the banana will continue to oxidize and the eggs will start to separate.
03 -
  • If you want to sneak in extra flavor without changing the recipe, add a tiny pinch of cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla extract to the batter—it whispers rather than shouts.
  • Make these on a weekend morning, cool them completely, then freeze between parchment paper; they reheat beautifully in a skillet and become a weekday breakfast miracle.
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