3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes with pancake mix
Enjoy fluffy Banana Pancakes using your favorite pancake mix. This easy go-to pancake recipe is perfect for busy mornings or when you need a quick breakfast. Top with slices of banana or your favorite fruits.
Growing up, cereal was my go-to breakfast choice for the mornings when I knew I didn’t have any time.
My favorite cereal was cornflakes from a brand called Red and White Cornflakes.
Though I must admit, while writing this post, I haven’t had cornflakes in a long time.
And though I love my cereal, pancakes were 2nd to it.
I’m a huge fan of pancakes for breakfast. I love breakfast food almost any time of day, even at night.
It’s one of my favorite meals of the day. I love it so much that I even have breakfast at night.
Some may say this is strange, but who said breakfast food is for morning time, haha?
I even tried making pancakes from scratch when I was younger, but that’s a story for another time, as it didn’t turn out well AT ALL.
Traditionally, Jamaican breakfast choices are often heavy meals.
However, I prefer light breakfast choices, so today, I am sharing this easy banana pancake recipe using pancake mix.
I got tired of the plain mix I get in the store, so why not spice things up?
What are Pancakes Exactly?
Pancakes are flat cakes usually made from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk, and butter.
This batter is poured on a flat surface, such as a frying pan or griddle, then fried with little oil or butter.
Even though pancakes aren’t a Caribbean-type breakfast choice, these flat cakes are well-known in different regions from West Africa to Eastern Europe and North America.
All those commercials I used to see on television about pancakes piqued my interest in this easy breakfast dessert.
I remember making my first pancake batter, and it was awful.
However, I am happy to say this recipe is a delicious and fluffy one you must try.
Did You Know? Pancakes are so widely well-liked that they have a day just for them.
It’s traditionally eaten on the day known as “Shrove Tuesday” (known by some Christian faiths) or Pancake Day in some countries.
Historically, pancakes are prepared and eaten to use up any fat left before the start of Lent.
In today’s society, Pancake Day is observed as a fun day where the best pancake recipes are made and shared with loved ones worldwide.
Ingredients To Use
- Ripe Bananas – 1-2 bananas work well for this recipe
- Pancake Mix – your favorite pancake mix
- Milk – I used almond milk or coconut milk; feel free to use your choice of low-fat milk
How To Make Banana Pancakes
This super-easy recipe is one of my favorites, as it only takes 10 minutes to get fluffy, delicious pancakes.
Perfect for those busy mornings and weekdays. Plus, it’s great for everyone, even the kids.
Steps:
- Crush the banana in a bowl until soft with little to no lumps.
- Add your pancake mix and gradually add milk to the banana pancake mixture.
- The mixture should have little lumps and be slightly thick.
- Into a large pan, spray with non-stick oil or lightly coat the pan with your choice of oil. Pour circles of pancake batter into the pan to your desired size.
- Allow to cook on one side before flipping, or once bubbles begin to form at the top, flip it to cook the other side.
- Serve with syrup or fruits.
Serving Suggestions
These pancakes are great on their own, but if you choose, you may also serve them with:
- Scrambled eggs
- Fresh fruits
- Bacon strips
- Sausages/breakfast sausages
Toppings include:
- Maple syrups
- Butter slices
- Whipped cream
- Fruit compote
- Berry syrups
- Chocolate chips, nuts
- Caramelized banana slices
Why You Should Make This Recipe?
If I didn’t convince you before, let me do so now:
- Budget-Friendly: You can use simple pantry items and enjoy these pancakes in 10 minutes
- Make Ahead: The batter is easy and quick to make ahead of time for a simple prep time
- Super Easy: enjoy sweet, fluffy pancakes in 10 minutes with only 3 ingredients
Tips For Making Banana Pancakes
Though this recipe is simple, it would help to try these tricks to get the best results:
- Enhance your pancake batter by adding vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, chocolate chips, nutmeg, or your favorite nuts.
- Using a whisk to incorporate the ingredients is more effective than a fork or spoon.
- Flip your pancakes once bubbles have formed and popped at the top or the edges are slightly dry.
- You can add more milk for a thinner batter, but I prefer a thick pancake batter for a fluffier pancake. If the batter is too thin or runny, add more pancake mix to thicken.
- Top pancakes with slices of bananas, sprinkles, syrup, nuts, fruit compost, or jam.
Storage Tips:
These pancakes are best when made fresh, but you can also store any leftovers in your refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Other Breakfast Recipes:
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3 Ingredient Breakfast Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1-2 ripe bananas crushed
- 1 cup your favorite pancake mix
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tsp oil or non-stick spray oil
Instructions
- Crush the banana in a bowl until soft with little to no lumps.
- Add your pancake mix and gradually add milk to the banana pancake mixture.
- The mixture should have little lumps and be slightly thick.
- Into a large pan, spray with non-stick oil or lightly coat the pan with your choice of oil. Pour circles of pancake batter into the pan to your desired size.
- Allow to cook on one side before flipping, or once bubbles begin to form at the top, flip it to cook the other side.
- Serve with syrup or fruits.
Notes
Notes For Making Banana Pancakes
- Enhance your pancake batter by adding vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, chocolate chips, nutmeg, or your favorite nuts.
- Using a whisk to incorporate the ingredients is more effective than a fork or spoon.
- Flip your pancakes once bubbles have formed and popped at the top or the edges are slightly dry.
- You can add more milk for a thinner batter, but I prefer a thick pancake batter for a fluffier pancake. If the batter is too thin or runny, add more pancake mix to thicken.
- Top pancakes with slices of bananas, sprinkles, syrup, nuts, fruit compost, or jam.
Toppings:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Fresh Fruits
- Maple Syrups
- Berry Jams
- Whipped Cream
- Powdered Sugar
