Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe or overripe bananas
- 5 tablespoons natural yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon oil (any type)
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: Combine the whole wheat flour with the baking powder in a bowl and whisk together until evenly mixed. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Mash bananas: In a shallow bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. The texture does not need to be perfectly smooth; some lumps are fine. It’s best to proceed to batter preparation immediately to prevent the bananas from browning.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a medium to large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, natural yogurt, eggs, and oil until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Make batter: Gradually add the dry flour and baking powder mixture into the wet mixture, whisking gently and just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes tender.
- Cook pancakes: Heat a large non-stick pancake pan over medium-low heat and mist with cooking spray. Spoon batter into the pan to form 3-4 pancakes per batch. Cook on low heat for about 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set, then carefully flip and cook the other side for about 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Leave space between pancakes as they will expand while cooking.
- Serve: Remove cooked pancakes from the pan and keep warm by covering with a large lid, bowl, or foil. Microwave briefly if needed before serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use ripe or overripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Cooking on low heat is crucial to allow the pancakes to cook through without burning.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking and proper expansion of pancakes.
- Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, but you can substitute with all-purpose flour if desired.
- Keep cooked pancakes covered and warm while finishing the batch to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian