Meaningful Eats
Fluffy, Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes
4 servings (makes 12 4-inch pancakes)
Fluffy on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside and lightly flavored with banana, these gluten-free banana pancakes are a family favorite! This wholesome recipe can easily be made dairy-free!
Ingredients
DRY INGREDIENTS
- 1 ¼ cups gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
WET INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed overripe banana be sure to measure - about 2 bananas
FOR TOPPING
- Sliced bananas
- Mini chocolate chips
- Maple syrup
- Peanut butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the gluten-free flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the mashed banana.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and fold together until just combined.
- Preheat a griddle to 325F. (Or preheat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes. You may need to add a bit of oil to cook the pancakes if using a skillet.)
- Using a 2-3 tablespoon-size baking scoop, scoop the batter onto the hot griddle or pan. Cook until the edges are set, the pancake starts bubbling in the center and the first side is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve topped with banana slices and any other toppings you like! Enjoy!
Notes
RECIPE NOTES
- I like to make an extra large batch of these fluffy pancakes on the weekend, then keep them in the fridge for busy mornings. Just pop one in the toaster and they make a great breakfast on the go!
- For dairy-free banana pancakes, use dairy-free milk and vegan butter.
- For vegan pancakes, use dairy-free milk, vegan butter, and flax egg.
- If you don't have bananas on hand, you can swap the ingredient for applesauce, which will also make moist, delicious pancakes.
- Feel free to get creative with your banana pancake toppings. We like to drizzle ours with peanut butter or Nutella. Honey, fresh fruit, powdered sugar would also be delicious!
- You can add chocolate chips to your pancakes if you're in the mood for something more indulgent!
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2mg