Easy Homemade Banana Pancakes or Hotcakes recipe makes tasty banana pancakes, with or without chocolate chips and the best honey or maple pecan butter!
Easy Banana Pancake Recipe
When I was young, my parents took us to their favorite pancake house a few times a year. It was a real treat.
My sister and I watched them place a scoopful of pale yellow batter on the griddle. Then flipped them to reveal a golden brown disc that would evolve into a pancake right before our eyes!
We were fascinated with the process and delighted when they served us these delicious pancakes with banana slices and a handful of chocolate chips.
At times, they would melt the chocolate chips right in the pancakes. We were beyond impressed and devoured them like there was no tomorrow.
Thinking that no one else could make the ultimate banana pancake, I couldn't have been more wrong.
Once you discover how to make this easy banana pancake recipe, you'll never want for another restaurant pancake again.
One bite of these homemade banana pancakes will convince you they're so much better. Although I hate to admit it, it's true.
So easy and peasy, you'll wonder why you didn't make them long ago. No one will ever have to twist your arm to make these easy banana pancakes.
Instead of adding banana slices to plain old pancakes, blend the mashed bananas into the pancake batter for a taste that is far superior.
Pancakes are serious business and they're not called the best banana pancakes for nothing. Allow me the honor of showing you how.
Homemade Banana Pancakes
There's nothing like homemade banana pancakes. And if you're a fan of pecans, this recipe is definitely for you!
Add pecan butter or butter pecan syrup to these delicious homemade banana pancakes and you're living a breakfast dream.. I can't sing the praises of this recipe enough. It's that good.
I watched my grandmother pour this pecan butter over these homemade pancakes and with the first bite, I was hooked! I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I still can't get over what pecan butter did to those plain old pancakes.
Take one bite and it becomes so obvious why pecan butter is like liquid gold and transforms pancakes into something magical!
If you've stumbled upon this recipe, congratulations! In my humble opinion, it's the best homemade banana pancake recipe out there.
Best Banana Pancakes
When you're in the mood for pancakes, here's a recipe for the best banana pancakes you'll ever make.
Weekends are to be cherished. It allows for a little extra time to enjoy one another and that means more family mealtimes.
Looking back, my son would pick one of his favorite weekend meals. Not surprisingly, it would be breakfast or brunch and pancakes was on the list. Admittedly, it was a favorite of mine too.?
On Saturday or Sunday mornings , I would make a huge breakfast that included banana pancakes. What would a weekend breakfast be without making the best banana pancakes?
Pancakes are the melting pot for bananas. They're that good together.
And if plain pancakes is your thing, I've got a wonderful option like these Cake Flour Pancakes.
The more pancake recipes to refer to, the better!
Warm, decadent and lovely best describes these banana pancakes. A weekend indulgence indeed!
Banana Pancake Recipe
This easy homemade banana pancake recipe is ALMOST too good to be true.
Start with a basic hotcake or pancake recipe, then elevate the flavors by adding mashed bananas to give it just the right amount of sweetness.
For the ultimate banana flavor, all that's required are three bananas. Throw in some chocolate chips for a delightful addition.
Crowning these hotcakes with pecan butter or butter pecan syrup is what really puts them over the top.
Banana hotcakes and pecan butter or butter pecan syrup are truly heaven sent! There are other topping ideas too you might want to have a look at. And in case you need some inspiration, here's a list of what to serve with pancakes...you should check it out!
Many say this is the best banana pancake recipe around. All I can say, is that it never gets old!
Hotcakes vs Pancakes
Depending on what part of the world you're from, the word pancake can mean different things.
Best described as a flat "cake" of sorts, often thin and round, prepared from a batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often in butter or oil. Whew! That's a mouthful.
Archaeological evidence suggests pancakes were probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies. For more information on the origins of the pancake, you can find more information here.
Generally, in North America there's no difference between hotcakes, pancakes, flapjacks or griddle cakes. They all describe the popular round, flat cakes cooked on a griddle or skillet.
Usually served at breakfast, they're stacked and piled high and traditionally covered with real or artificial maple syrup and butter.
In the UK, flapjacks are made with sugar, butter, and oats and usually served with honey. These too are delicious too but different from this easy banana pancake recipe you're about to discover.
Banana Hotcake Recipe
This easy homemade banana pancakes recipe can be a joyful memory making experience. There's something about homemade banana pancakes that brings out the kid in you.
Speaking of kids, I remember my sister and I pitching a tent in my grandmother's backyard once. Shining a flashlight on each other's faces, we would tell spooky stories that kept us up all night, but we were determined to stay in those sleeping bags all night.
Come morning, the welcoming smell of pancakes would be wafting in the air. Feeling warm and safe, the anticipation of tasting grandma's homemade banana pancakes was almost too much to bear!
When finally put in front of us, she would top them with homemade pecan butter and butter pecan syrup. Just thinking about this memory, makes me salivate!
Many people would use either pecan butter or pecan syrup, but my granny was big on both as you can tell.
This pecan butter is even wonderful on toast. I can imagine pecan butter would be terrific on a lot of things. Can you think of any?
Whether you choose to top your banana pancakes with homemade pecan butter or pecan syrup, it's always going to be the right choice.
My husband was always torn between the two, so I gave him both and he found that very satisfying.
One is not better than the other. Both are equally delicious.
Once you try these banana hotcakes crowned with pecan butter, pecan syrup or both, you'll be proud to make them part of your regular rotation as kids and adults alike can't get enough of them.
How to Make Banana Pancakes
How to make banana pancakes is not complicated. They're so easy, you'll wonder why didn't make them long ago.
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- cinnamon, ground
- baking soda
- milk
- egg
- bananas, (3 of them, ripe and mashed)
- vegetable oil or butter, melted (but not hot)
- lemon juice or vanilla
- cooking spray or butter for greasing
Options
- whipped cream
- ice cream
- syrup
- fresh fruit
- chocolate chips
How do you Make Homemade Banana Pancakes?
- In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
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In a medium sized bowl, combine egg, milk, oil or butter, bananas and lemon juice or vanilla. Add slowly to flour mixture.
- Stir until incorporated. Do not over-mix.
- Over medium heat, prepare a skillet with butter or cooking spray.
- Scoop batter in hot skillet. Make the pancakes any size you want.
- Once bubbles start to form on the tops of the pancakes, flip over.
- Once golden brown on both sides, serve with pecan butter and/or butter pecan syrup, and/or top with any of the other options you enjoy!
How to Roast or Toast Pecans
The key to making the best homemade pecan butter or butter pecan syrup is knowing how to roast or toast your pecans.
Toasting or roasting pecans softens them and brings out their flavor resulting in the most divine pecan butter or butter pecan syrup you'll ever make!
It takes less than 10 minutes and is so worth the effort.
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350 degrees.
Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread out pecans in an even layer.
Roast or toast for 4 minutes, rotate pan and adjust pecans.
Continue until fragrant and color deepens slightly; about 4 minutes more.
Place cookie sheet on top on of a wire rack to cool.
Homemade Pecan Butter
Butter by itself is good. But homemade pecan butter is so lovely, it's worth going that extra mile.
A big dollop of melted pecan butter is all it takes to make these banana pancakes or hotcakes dreamy!
All it takes is 3 magical ingredients.
Ingredients in Maple or Honey Pecan Butter
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ⅓ cup real maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped
How to make Pecan Butter
In a small bowl, combine butter, syrup (or honey) and pecans.
Stir and blend until smooth.
Set aside until needed.
Use within 2 hours. If not, place in a resealable container and store in your fridge 30 minutes to a hour before needed for best results.
How to Make Homemade Pancake Syrup
Could not be easier! Simply simmer a few ingredients in a saucepan over medium low heat.
Put this homemade butter pecan pancake syrup recipe on your bucket list as the taste is outstanding.
When I say this syrup is so much better tasting than store bought, that's not an exaggeration.
This is one recipe you don't want to miss out on.
Hope you enjoy these amazing banana pancakes or banana hotcakes. Check out our video below!
Easy Homemade Banana Pancakes Video
Easy Homemade Banana Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
Banana Hotcakes or Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ - 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups bananas, ripe, mashed 3 bananas
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter, melted but not hot
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vanilla
- cooking spray or butter, for greasing
Options
- whipped cream
- ice cream
- syrup
Roasting or Toasting Pecans
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- parchment paper
Maple or Honey Pecan Butter
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup real maple syrup or honey
Instructions
Banana Hotcakes or Pancakes
- In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine egg, milk, bananas, oil or butter and lemon juice or vanilla. Add slowly to flour mixture.
- Stir until incorporated. Do not over-mix.
- Over medium heat, prepare a skillet with butter or cooking spray,
- Scoop batter onto your hot skillet. Make the pancakes any size you want.
- Once bubbles start to form on the top of the pancakes, they're ready to flip over.
- Once golden brown on both sides, serve with the Maple Pecan Butter and/or any other toppings you enjoy from our list! You can also switch things up a bit by what you serve with these pancakes!
Roasting or Toasting Pecans
- Whether you make pecan butter or butter pecan syrup it's a great idea to toast or roast your pecans. Toasting or roasting pecans will soften them and bring out the flavor of your syrup. I hope you'll consider trying it. Toasting pecans takes less than 10 minutes and is so worth the effort.
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread out pecans in an even layer.
- Roast or toast for 4 minutes, rotate pan, and adjust pecans. Continue to toast until fragrant and color deepens slightly; about 4 minutes more.
- Place cookie sheet with toasted nuts on top on of a wire rack to cool.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container until needed.
Maple or Honey Pecan Butter
- In a small bowl combine butter, pecans, syrup or honey. Stir until blended and smooth. Set aside.
Mary
These pancakes are perfect with your pecan butter I will be making these again my kids loved it Thx
Karin and Ken
Kids usually do love these! Glad your kids were not the exception! I love them myself too! Thank you for letting me know. Take care of you and be well. Karin
Cindy
These pancakes were so good and the pecan butter was AMAZING!!!! I actually used the leftover butter on toast and loved it. Thank you I will be making this recipe again.
Karin and Ken
I love the pecan butter too! What a great idea to put some on toast! It will taste delicious! Happy to hear you enjoyed the pancakes too! They are a favorite around here! Can’t thank you enough for taking the time to let me know! All the best. Karin