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Easy Banana Pancakes for Two

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 These easy banana pancakes for two are made with just one overripe banana and a handful of pantry staples. They’re quick to make, fluffy, and packed full of banana flavor.

Say hello to your new favorite small-batch pancake recipe, friend. These pancakes are perfectly fluffy, incredibly good, and designed to serve two.

Like my buttermilk pancakes for two, this banana pancake recipe will make exactly four good-sized pancakes, so you can enjoy them with someone else or make them solo and freeze the extra two for next weekend (always an excellent option).

Stack of small-batch banana pancakes topped with blueberries and banana slices being drizzled with syrup.

Ingredients of Note

  • One overripe banana: This recipe is perfect for using up that single sad banana sitting on your counter, but if you’re craving banana pancakes and don’t have any brown bananas, check out my post on how to quickly ripen bananas.
  • Vegetable oil: A little vegetable oil in the batter helps these pancakes cook up moist and perfect. I prefer to use oil in pancakes, but if you don’t have any, the same amount of melted butter can be substituted.

How to Make the Best Banana Pancakes

  • Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, a little sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then in a separate bowl, mash your banana and add an egg, some milk, oil, and vanilla.
  • Finally, mix everything together until just combined, and your batter is ready to go.
  • When it comes to cooking, the key to getting a nice fluffy banana pancake that isn’t soggy in the center is to start with a preheated pan/griddle and keep the temperature just at medium. Any higher, and your pancakes are going to burn before they are cooked through, and no one wants burnt and/or undercooked pancakes.
  • Once completely cooked, plate those babies up and it’s time to add toppings.

Wide photo of a plate of banana pancakes topped with blueberries and banana slices and maple syrup.

Topping Ideas

My little sister, a banana pancake connoisseur, says that the mark of a good banana pancake is that you can eat it plain, straight off the griddle. And you can absolutely do that with these pancakes (as one of my taste testers, that’s what she did and gave them her thumbs up), but my favorite way is as you see in the photos, with butter, some fresh fruit, and maple syrup.

It’s *so* good. Other ways you can enjoy these include:

Variations

Feel like changing things up? Try some of these mix-ins:

  • Chocolate chip banana pancakes: Add about 1/3 cup of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to the batter just before cooking.
  • Blueberry banana pancakes: Make the pancakes according to the recipe instructions, and once you spoon the batter out onto the hot griddle, drop blueberries evenly spaced over the top of the pancakes.

FAQ

Can I freeze banana pancakes?

Absolutely. Banana pancakes free pretty well. Freeze them in a freezer bag with a small sheet of parchment paper between each pancake and reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Extend the reheating time slightly for each additional pancake you’re reheating.

And if you have extra brown bananas you’re not quite ready to use, check out my post of How to Freeze Bananas.

What to serve with banana pancakes?

These pancakes are filling enough to be served on their own, but if you want to do a full breakfast spread, scrambled eggs with sausage and roasted red potatoes are an excellent way to go.

Plate of banana pancakes for two topped with blueberries and banana slices and maple syrup.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes. You can double the recipe with no changes needed. To change the yield, in the recipe card below, hover over the serving size or click if you’re on mobile, and slide the slider.

If doubling the recipe, I recommend using a griddle if you have one so you can cook all your pancakes at once. If you’re cooking the pancakes in batches on the stove, keep the finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you cook the full batch.

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Stack of Easy Banana Pancakes for Two topped with blueberries and banana slices being drizzled with syrup.

Easy Banana Pancakes for Two

These Easy Banana Pancakes for Two are made with just one overripe banana and a handful of pantry staples. They’re quick to make, fluffy, and packed full of banana flavor.
4.93 from 63 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 4 pancakes
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons (6g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium-to-large very ripe banana
  • 1 large egg
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk any percentage, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, use a fork or potato masher to mash peeled banana very well. Add egg, 2 tablespoons of the milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix until well-combined. 
  • Add flour mixture and use a spoon to stir until just combined. If batter seems too thick, add up to 1 tablespoon more milk.
  • Heat a griddle to 350°F or a skillet over medium heat (no higher). Once cooking surface is hot, lightly grease with butter or cooking spray and add pancake batter using a 1/3 cup. Cook first side until the tops of the pancakes begin to bubble. Flip and cook until cooked through.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Approximate nutritional information is per pancake and does not include any toppings.
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This post was originally published on 3/14/18. It was updated on 11/1/20 with new photos and additional information and tips.

Comments

  2. Ora says

    5 stars
    This recipe was easy, quick and delicious. I didn’t add the sugar or salt and made them for my toddler, he absolutely loves them. It’s my new go to recipe.

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  4. Judy says

    5 stars
    Just one word….. DELICIOUS! Perfect for one or 2 people. So easy:. You will be eating them under 15 minutes urea from start to finish

    Reply

  9. Kate D. says

    5 stars
    Absolutely FANTASTIC recipe! I tried these out for dinner last night (since it was national pancake day) and they were delicious! Tasted just like banana bread, but in pancake form! I also added some cinnamon and topped it with my peanut butter maple syrup concoction! I’ll definitely be having these again in the future!

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  10. Mandi says

    5 stars
    This is my go-to recipe for banana pancakes, I’ve made 3 double batches in the past fortnight. I’m currently pregnant with my 2nd bubba, and these pancakes are one of the only things I can stomach for brekkie lol. Even my banana hating 7yo daughter is stealing these pancakes from me. Only modification I’ve made is that I use vanilla yoghurt instead of milk, it makes a lovely thick pancake. Thanks again for a great recipe!

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  13. Becca says

    I usually butcher pancakes, but these came out amazing! My 19 month old daughter loves them. I ate some of her breakfast while feeding her too (so yummy).

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  14. Chelsea says

    5 stars
    Today I wanted to make something for my mom today. I came across your recipe and tried making the pancake. I made the pancake according to the recipe, but added ice cream, whipped cream and sliced bananas on it. This is the first time making banana pancake from scratch, and my mother and I absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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  16. Bianca H. says

    5 stars
    Hi there! I came across your recipe last night and made it this morning.

    I loved the banana flavor and the texture so much. My husband however, kept saying it reminded him of waffles – “dry like waffles”.

    *sigh* Sadly, he wasn’t a fan – he’s super picky and expects certain things to taste the way “he expects them to taste”.

    I’ll give your recipe a 5 rating as it was simple & delicious.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
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