Banana- Pecan Pancakes
Banana pancakes are big time in my house. BIG TIME. We make them almost every weekend- just our favorite pancake recipe with sliced bananas thrown in after pouring the batter on the griddle. My son prefers raspberries in his, but my husband and I are all about the bananas. This recipe here is a little different. The pancakes are more like banana bread- with mashed bananas mixed right on into the batter. The recipe comes from an older “Bridal Edition” Betty Crocker Cookbook that I’ve had hidden on my shelves for a number of years: Banana- Pecan Pancakes

These are not big, thick, fluffy pancakes. The mashed banana makes them a softer pancake than the usual sort. I rather liked them that way for a change. Thinner, softer pancakes made eating a stack of them a little more manageable, and I didn’t feel as disgustedly stuffed. If you’d like them to be a fluffier pancake, I’d add a small amount of flour (maybe 1/4 cup) to the batter.

The pecans are easily an optional choice. I preferred mine with lightly toasted pecans on top, and my husband (infamously known for not being a lover of nuts) ate his pancakes without. Plenty of warm maple syrup drizzled on top was the right choice for these. Happy weekend
Banana- Pecan Pancakes
Yield: Ten to twelve 5-inch pancakes
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Ingredients:
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional- but so good!)Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, beat the egg with a whisk until it's a little fluffy. Whisk in all of the remaining ingredients, except for the pecans, and mix until smooth.
2. Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium heat. Spray with nonstick spray.
3. For each pancake, scoop 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter onto the heated surface. Cook pancakes until puffed and dry around the edges. Turn and cook other sides until golden brown.
Source: RecipeGirl.com (adapted from Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Bridal Edition)


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Lauren at Keep It Sweet — March 30, 2012 @ 3:30 AM
I love banana pancakes and would love to wake up to these one morning this weekend!
Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids — March 30, 2012 @ 3:33 AM
We love pancakes. Love them. And, these look amazing!! Happy Friday!
Cassie — March 30, 2012 @ 4:30 AM
Cannot wait to try these. Pancakes are the best for weekend breakfast. I love the banana/pecan combo!
Katrina — March 30, 2012 @ 5:00 AM
These are perfect for weekend breakfast! Or any day! Love it.
Karen @ Sugartown Sweets — March 30, 2012 @ 5:14 AM
Banana bread is long time favorite around our house..these must be awesome! Love the pecan topping.
Cookbook Queen — March 30, 2012 @ 5:20 AM
Banana Bread Pancakes? Yes please. They look fabulous Lori!!!
Tracey — March 30, 2012 @ 6:12 AM
I love pancakes on the weekend! I need to remember to grab some bananas when I’m at the store tomorrow, these sound great!
Jenny Flake — March 30, 2012 @ 6:39 AM
Love your pancakes Lori! These sound heavenly right now
kelley {mountain mama cooks} — March 30, 2012 @ 7:21 AM
These look so amazing, Lori! I’m such a sucker for banana pancakes!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks — March 30, 2012 @ 8:05 AM
Oh wow, these are going to make anything I have for breakfast today look very lackluster in comparison!
Meghan — March 30, 2012 @ 10:02 AM
These sound perfect right about now! Banana pecan pancakes have this weekend written all over them!
Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables — March 30, 2012 @ 11:31 AM
we eat banana pancakes so often in our house too-they can’t be beat!
sally @ sallys baking addiction — March 30, 2012 @ 3:38 PM
Lori, these look INCREDIBLE! banana pecan is one of my favorite flavor combos. these sound perfect for a weekend breakfast.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers — March 31, 2012 @ 5:09 AM
I love that you made banana pecan, such a great idea! Funny when I think banana pecan I think old school, something grandma would make. Now I’m craving pancakes! Yum!
Liz @ Virtually Homemade — March 31, 2012 @ 8:07 AM
My husband is addicted to banana pancakes – will definitely make for him!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious — April 2, 2012 @ 12:19 AM
Pancakes are a must on Sunday mornings. I’ve made several different kinds but never a banana one. I will definitely have to try it soon, starting with this recipe. Thanks for sharing, Lori. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
naomi — April 2, 2012 @ 6:55 AM
I could really use this for breakfast today, tomorrow . . .for dinner, for lunch-okay, really anytime would be great. These look fantastic!
Katie @ OhShineOn — April 2, 2012 @ 7:16 AM
You are just too talented… I don’t know what it is, but every time I look at one of your recipes I want to put down whatever I’m eating mid-bite and start to lick my computer screen. Is that weird?
Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet — April 3, 2012 @ 10:02 AM
Oh, these look delicious! Hope I can get my husband to make me these pancakes for Mother’s Day!
Carolyn — April 10, 2012 @ 8:32 AM
I made these yummy pancakes this morning and they were perfectly delicious! Your pictures make me want to try everything on your site…
Renee — April 13, 2012 @ 6:38 PM
Sounds like we’re going to have a great sunday morning, before church ,pancake breakfast,everone loves bannas and peacans.
Kelly Senyei — September 2, 2012 @ 6:34 PM
These look unbelievable! I am obsessed with banana pancakes and love how moist the fruit makes the ‘cakes. Just pinned this – thanks for the inspiration!