Light and fluffy pancakes! These vanilla pancakes are topped with caramelized bananas for an easy decadent breakfast treat. 
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
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
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.
Can I use Greek yogurt?
Can 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.
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Vanilla Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas
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
- Anything from skim to whole milk will work.
- If using vanilla Greek yogurt, increase the milk to 1 cup.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
Shira Yavor
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!
Kate
Thank you so much!
Newport
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
Kate
Thank you!
Makeda G
Looking forward to trying.
kateheartseating
Thanks! I hope you enjoy!! =)
Lois Christensen
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!
kateheartseating
Thank you so much, Lois!! That is so nice of you!! I'll be there! =)
Joanne/Winelady Cooks
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
kateheartseating
I agree! We had these pancakes for supper last week. I hope your family enjoys the pancakes as much as my family does! =)
Cathy
This looks devine!
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Hugs, Cathy
kateheartseating
Thanks so much!! =)
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
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
kateheartseating
Haha! Mine too! Thanks for hosting! =)
Amy | Amy's Cooking Adventures
This looks so delicious! I'd eat these any time of day!
kateheartseating
Thanks!! I don't think there's ever a wrong time for pancakes! =)
Paula
Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Mondays at Call Me PMc ~Paula
kateheartseating
Thanks for hosting!! =)
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls
Yum...this is my kind of breakfast/dinner!!!
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats
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.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
These look incredible. The kids and I have been doing pancake dinner once a week a lot lately!!
kateheartseating
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. =)
marcie@flavorthemoments
This looks wonderful. I LOVE bananas, and caramelized as a topping like this is incredible.
kateheartseating
Thanks so much!! =)
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry
I am a fan of pancakes for dinner. Yummy.
kateheartseating
Thanks!! Me too! =)
Jocelyn
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!
kateheartseating
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!! =)
Jocelyn
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.
kateheartseating
Yay!! I'm so glad you liked them!! Thanks for coming back to let me know! =)