Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Mashed Banana (about 1 large ripe banana)
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 2 tablespoons Mild-Flavor Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla paste
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup Strawberries
Additional
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (for coating the strawberries)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel and mash the bananas precisely to measure 1/2 cup. Accurate measurement is crucial to avoid excessive moisture in the batter that can hinder proper cooking. Freeze any extra mashed banana for later use.
- Coat the Strawberries: Finely chop fresh strawberries and place them in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of flour and stir to coat the strawberries. This step helps absorb extra juice released during cooking, keeping the batter from becoming too wet. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, almond milk, vanilla paste, olive oil, and maple syrup. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth without lumps.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the coated chopped strawberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without over-mixing.
- Preheat the Pan: Warm a non-stick pancake griddle or non-stick crepe pan over medium heat. Lightly rub the surface with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Pancakes: Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the heated pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side, until the edges look set and a spatula can easily slide underneath.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip each pancake and cook for an additional 1 minute on the other side until golden and cooked through. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure the mashed banana measurement is precise to avoid overly moist batter.
- Coating strawberries with flour prevents excess liquid from thinning the batter.
- Use a non-stick pan and light olive oil to prevent sticking without adding heavy grease.
- Cook pancakes over medium heat for even cooking and golden color.
- Freeze leftover mashed bananas to avoid waste.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian