Easy 2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 ripe banana
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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Butter or oil, for cooking (optional)
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Maple syrup, jam, powdered sugar, or other toppings, for serving
→ Optional mix-ins
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1/8 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/2 cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a mix
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1/2 cup granola
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1 cup fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries, or chopped apples)
# Instructions:
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Peel the banana and break it into several chunks in a medium bowl. Thoroughly mash with a fork until it has a pudding-like consistency without large lumps. Aim for 1/3 to 1/2 cup of mashed banana.
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For added flavor, whisk in baking powder, salt, vanilla, cocoa powder, or honey. Save heavy ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips for later.
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Pour the eggs over the mashed banana and stir until fully combined. The batter will be loose and liquid-like.
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Set a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter or oil if desired and allow it to warm slightly.
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Using about 2 tablespoons per pancake, drop batter onto the skillet, leaving 1-2 inches of space between each pancake. Ensure the batter sizzles immediately; adjust heat if necessary.
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Cook until the edges begin to set and the bottoms are golden-brown, about 1 minute. Sprinkle toppings like nuts or fruit over the pancakes at this stage if desired.
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Using a very thin spatula, gently lift the pancake halfway and flip carefully. Some loose batter might spill but can be nudged back under the pancake. Cook the second side until golden-brown, about 1 minute more.
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Repeat the process with the remaining batter, transferring cooked pancakes to a plate as they finish. Keep pancakes warm in the oven if needed.
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Serve the pancakes fresh and warm with your choice of syrup, honey, jam, or other toppings.
# Notes:
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Keep the pancakes small (about 3- to 4-inch diameter) for easier flipping.
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The pancakes are delicate, so flip gently to avoid breaking them.