If you even remotely like banana bread then you will absolutely love these banana pancakes. And if you don’t like bananas then you can substitute another fruit (like blueberries or raspberries), but I think the banana is the secret ingredient that adds the right amount of sweetness to balance out the whole-wheat flavor (be sure to use ripe bananas!). If you really want some berries in there consider adding them in addition to the bananas.
The other great thing about this banana pancake recipe is that the leftover pancakes freeze beautifully (and we usually do have some leftovers). Just layer them in-between pieces of wax paper inside a freezer-safe zip lock bag. Then one morning when you are racing around trying to get the kids out the door for school just pull a couple of pancakes out of the freezer, heat for a minute or two and voila! I am all about convenience, plus it doesn’t hurt that these are pretty healthy pancakes compared to some other options out there!
Whole-Wheat Banana Pancakes
This easy recipe whips up a batch of delicious pancakes perfect for a lazy Saturday morning (or any morning, really!) breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour, I use King Arthur’s organic white whole-wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ¾ cups milk, you could use white, buttermilk, or almond milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted, melted, + butter for frying (alternatively you could use coconut oil)
- 2 bananas, mashed
- pure maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
Make a well (hole) in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the honey, eggs, milk, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Whisk together thoroughly, but do not overmix.
- Gently fold the mashed bananas into the batter with a spatula.
- Heat a griddle or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Swirl enough butter around the pan until it is well coated. Add pancake batter using a soup ladle.
When the pancakes have begun to turn golden brown on the bottom, flip them over to cook the other side.
Serve with warm maple syrup and a side of fruit (like an apple, fresh blueberries, or a sliced banana if you just can't get enough). And don't forget to freeze the leftovers for another day!
Recipe Notes
If you're up for experimenting with flavor, try adding a little pure vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
For an extra special treat, you could top these with peanut butter or even some chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts
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My family absolutely loves these! I always make a double batch to freeze. Today in my rush, I accidentally left the baggie of pancakes on the counter all day. Think they are still good or require refrigeration? Thanks!
They should still be fine as long as you got them in the fridge when you got home. – Nicole
I’ve made these pancakes several times and they never turn out “fluffy” but pretty flat. Could this be because I live at a higher altitude than that of the Charlotte, NC area? Any recipe adjustments you could suggest for making pancakes at altitudes over 4,500 feet?
Best pancakes ever! I made them for breakfast and struggled with stopping at having just one pancake. Thank you for sharing this fab recipe!
The recipe is amazing! I’ve been using it for a few years. Unless I make a double batch, there are never leftovers (and sometimes not even then).
To make it even more decadent, I’ll toast some chopped pecans in a frying pan and then slightly candy the toasted pecans in the same pan with a bit of maple syrup and good butter. We then top the pancakes with the pecans and a bit more maple syrup.
Thanks for sharing! This is one of my favorite pancake recipes too! – Nicole
I make this all the time. My kids love them. I “veganized” the reciepe by using plant based milk and switch eggs for a flax seed “egg”. And replaced honey with agave. I was perfect!
Thanks for the tips! – Nicole
Fed this to my family after a morning hike. It was a hit with everyone! No leftovers because it was gobbled up. Thank you for making a healthy recipe with low sugar. I didn’t even need any syrup. I want to try nuts with it next time.
Nice Recipe! Though I have never tried it. But, would love to make someday.
I love these pancakes and have been telling friends to try it out! I actually made them at the same time I was making the lemon raspberry muffins so I did the same. Added lemon zest and frozen raspberries….so so good! If I have the berries on hand, I can’t help but add them every time!
What leftovers?? :)
I figured it was about time for me to comment… I’ve been using this recipe for years and it is my absolute favorite! I usually throw in an extra banana, a couple generous teaspoons of cinnamon, and some more honey for good measure. We rarely use syrup – even though that’s yummy too. They are delicious with just butter, or even peanut butter, sliced bananas and a little drizzle of extra honey. We have even been known to use them in place of bread for PB&Js.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
I use 2 tablespoons ground flax seed meal with 6 tablespoons water to replace the eggs, vegan butter and Almond milk to make it Vegan. It’s not allergy friendly but it’s vegan and my kids can’t tell the difference! This recipe is a regular in our house!
Just made these for our family of 4 and it was plenty. We loved it! Thick and fluffy. Didn’t add in any cinnamon or vanilla and they still had a lot of flavor. We will definitely make again.
Delicious! It really does taste like banana bread! I added cinnamon and vanilla, plus blueberries and a few dark chocolate chips. Yum!
These were amazing! So yummy, my entire family (including my pickiest eater) gobbled them up!
Tasty & Healthy! I made a half-batch. Used 3/4 cup White Whole Wheat flour plus 1/4 cup Quinoa Flour. Halved the leavenings & salt. Wet ingredients; 1.5 tsp Honey, 1 egg, 3/4 cup + 2TBSP whole Buttermilk, 1 TBSP Virgin Coconut Oil, 1 large Banana. To cover the taste of Quinoa Flour I used 1 Tsp pure Vanilla extract & 1 TBSP Orange Juice. OJ is a trick that will neutralize taste of WW flour so folks who think they don’t like WW flour won’t notice it. Usually don’t need it with white whole wheat, but quinoa flour has a strong taste. Also the vanilla helped with that – would’ve only needed 1/2 tsp for half batch if all WW flour. Made 12 small, 4-inch pancakes that were very good. I’m sure the original recipe is Fantastic!. Take care when cooking – they burn easily. Thanks for the recipe. I’m sure I’ll use your original recipe too:)
Tasty & Healthy! I made a half-batch. Used 3/4 cup White Whole Wheat flour plus 1/4 cup Quinoa Flour. Halved the leavenings & salt. Wet ingredients; 1.5 tsp Honey, 1 egg, 3/4 cup + 2TBSP whole Buttermilk, 1 TBSP Virgin Coconut Oil, 1 large Banana. To cover the taste of Quinoa Flour I used 1 Tsp pure Vanilla extract & 1 TBSP Orange Juice. OJ is a trick that will neutralize taste of WW flour so folks who think they don’t like WW flour won’t notice it. Usually don’t need it with white whole wheat, but quinoa flour has a strong taste. Also the vanilla helped with that – would’ve only needed 1/2 tsp if all WW flour. Made 12 small, 4-inch pancakes that were very good. I’m sure the original recipe is Fantastic!. Take care when cooking – they burn easily. Thanks for the recipe. I’m sure I’ll use your original recipe too:)
Very good,
nutrition would be very helpful.
I’ll be honest I found these to be a little bland. It’s a good starting recipebut next time I might add some nuts or cinnamon.