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    Home » Breakfasts » Vanilla Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas

    Vanilla Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas

    Published: Jun 7, 2013 · Modified: Feb 23, 2019 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Light and fluffy pancakes! These vanilla pancakes are topped with caramelized bananas for an easy decadent breakfast treat. Stack of vanilla pancakes with caramelized bananas on a blue plate

    During the summer, there are a lot of nights that I'm just too tired and hot to make a big dinner. On those nights, my son always asks for the same thing - pancakes.

    This is one of my favorite pancake recipes - partly because of the great vanilla flavor and partly because the pancakes are so light and fluffy.

    And the caramelized bananas are beyond delicious!

    I always make a double batch of pancakes and freeze the leftover pancakes because they reheat so well.

    How to make vanilla pancakes

    Vanilla pancake batter in a mixing bowl

    Begin by whisking the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.

    Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

    Add the wet ingredients, and whisk in just until combined.

    How to make caramelized bananas

    bananas and sugar in pan for caramelized bananas

    Begin by melting the butter in a skillet.

    Once the butter has melted, stir in the sugar.

    Let the sugar cook, stirring regularly, until the sugar melts into the butter.

    Add the bananas slices, and let them cook until softened and caramlized, aboutu 2-3 minutes.

    Flip, and repeat caramelization on the other side.

    Stir in the pecans just before serving, if using.

    Stack of vanilla pancakes topped with caramelized bananas and pecansCan I use Greek yogurt?

    You can! You'll need to increase the amount of milk to 1 cup, but Greek yogurt will work just fine.

    Also, you can use plain Greek yogurt if you'd like the pancakes to be a little less sweet.

    Do I have to make the caramelized bananas?

    Nope! You can top the pancakes with butter and syrup or any other topping that you prefer.

    Vanilla Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas

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    Stack of vanilla pancakes with caramelized bananas on a blue plate

    Vanilla Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas

    Vanilla pancakes topped with caramlized bananas
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 7 3-inch pancakes
    Calories: 328kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    Pancakes

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg
    • ¾ cup milk¹
    • ½ cup vanilla yogurt²
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Caramelized Bananas

    • ¼ cup butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 bananas (not overripe), in ¼-inch slices
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • Make a well in the dry ingredients, and add the wet into the dry; mix until just combined.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Grease skilled with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
    • Add ¼ cup batter per pancake.
    • Cook until bubbles form and the edges start to look dry, about 2 minutes.
    • Flip pancake over, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the other side is lightly browned.
    • Meanwhile, make the caramelized bananas.
    • Melt the butter in a separate skillet over medium-low heat.
    • Add the butter and let it melt.
    • Once the most of the butter has melted, stir in the sugar; continue stirring until the sugar melts.
    • Add the banana slices, and cook until the bananas begin to soften and caramelize.
    • Flip bananas over and continue cooking until the other side has caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the pecans, if using, and stir to combine.
    • Pour the banana sauce over hot pancakes.

    Notes

    1. Anything from skim to whole milk will work.
    2. If using vanilla Greek yogurt, increase the milk to 1 cup.
    3. Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Shira Yavor

      November 02, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Tried the recipe but I didn't have yoghurt, so I used about 1.5 glasses of almond milk. It still turned out great. I love the bananas!

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 12, 2021 at 4:28 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. Newport

      May 29, 2018 at 4:36 am

      5 stars
      Wow this recipe looks amazing, we are searching for the best recipes that could use a cooking butane torch and share it on our instagram. We can definitely add some sugar on top and caramelize it.
      What do you think?

      Thanks
      Jane @ Newport Butane

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 29, 2018 at 10:03 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Makeda G

      July 03, 2013 at 2:18 pm

      Looking forward to trying.

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        July 04, 2013 at 12:11 pm

        Thanks! I hope you enjoy!! =)

        Reply
    4. Lois Christensen

      June 16, 2013 at 7:52 pm

      These look amazing! Sharing on my Walking on Sunshine FB page tomorrow! Thank you for linking up with Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back this week for our Fruit Party!

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 17, 2013 at 10:32 pm

        Thank you so much, Lois!! That is so nice of you!! I'll be there! =)

        Reply
    5. Joanne/Winelady Cooks

      June 16, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      This recipe is so perfect to make for supper. We love breakfast for supper in our family and I think everyone will enjoy the bananas. Thanks so much for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday.

      We look forward to seeing you again soon.
      A FFF co-host,
      Joanne

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 17, 2013 at 10:33 pm

        I agree! We had these pancakes for supper last week. I hope your family enjoys the pancakes as much as my family does! =)

        Reply
    6. Cathy

      June 15, 2013 at 1:11 am

      This looks devine!

      I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven't already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday's at midnight. https://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/. Hope you will join us! Have a wonderful week!

      Hugs, Cathy

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 15, 2013 at 11:07 am

        Thanks so much!! =)

        Reply
    7. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!

      June 11, 2013 at 10:43 pm

      Just the word, "caramelized" gets my mouth watering! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #16!

      ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
      https://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 12, 2013 at 11:20 am

        Haha! Mine too! Thanks for hosting! =)

        Reply
    8. Amy | Amy's Cooking Adventures

      June 09, 2013 at 8:06 pm

      This looks so delicious! I'd eat these any time of day!

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 09, 2013 at 10:31 pm

        Thanks!! I don't think there's ever a wrong time for pancakes! =)

        Reply
    9. Paula

      June 09, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Mondays at Call Me PMc ~Paula

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 09, 2013 at 10:32 pm

        Thanks for hosting!! =)

        Reply
    10. Lisa@ Cooking with Curls

      June 07, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      Yum...this is my kind of breakfast/dinner!!!

      Reply
    11. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats

      June 07, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      Kate, these look delicious! I love bananas with my pancakes! The combination of pecans to add some crunch sounds awesome. :) Can't wait to try these on our next "lazy" Saturday morning.

      Reply
    12. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet

      June 07, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      These look incredible. The kids and I have been doing pancake dinner once a week a lot lately!!

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 07, 2013 at 10:58 pm

        Thanks! That's so fun!! I love doing pancakes for dinner - maybe even more than pancakes for breakfast. I think we should start having a pancake night at our house, too. =)

        Reply
    13. marcie@flavorthemoments

      June 07, 2013 at 9:39 am

      This looks wonderful. I LOVE bananas, and caramelized as a topping like this is incredible.

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 07, 2013 at 10:58 pm

        Thanks so much!! =)

        Reply
    14. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

      June 07, 2013 at 3:55 am

      I am a fan of pancakes for dinner. Yummy.

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 07, 2013 at 10:59 pm

        Thanks!! Me too! =)

        Reply
    15. Jocelyn

      June 07, 2013 at 12:29 am

      I am excited to try these! If I plan to use plain Greek yogurt (it's what I always have on hand), do you recommend increasing the sugar and vanilla that the recipe calls for? Thank you!

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 07, 2013 at 11:00 pm

        Yes, I would increase the sugar to 3-4 tablespoons, and I would increase the vanilla to 1 teaspoon. I hope you enjoy the pancakes!! =)

        Reply
        • Jocelyn

          August 11, 2013 at 1:56 pm

          I finally tried these, and they are scrumptious! They got rave reviews from my family, and I know I will be making them again. Thanks so much.

          Reply
          • kateheartseating

            August 12, 2013 at 11:57 pm

            Yay!! I'm so glad you liked them!! Thanks for coming back to let me know! =)

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