Banana Bread Pancakes

With the flavor of banana bread and the texture of a classic pancake, Chef John's fusion between the two is a sweet success.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 652 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed
• 1 large ripe banana
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 cup finely chopped walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a small bowl with a whisk. Reserve until needed.

Step 2

Place banana in a mixing bowl and mash into a smooth paste with a potato masher. Add egg and sugar and whisk thoroughly until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add milk, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup melted butter, walnuts, and flour mixture. Whisk until just combined.

Step 3

Let batter rest for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large, nonstick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, transfer in about 1/3 cup of the batter per pancake. Reduce heat to medium and cook until edges start to look dry and small air bubbles pop up through the surface, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes more. Serve immediately.