Fluffy Brown Sugar Banana Pancakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
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2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus more for greasing griddle
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1 large egg
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¾ cup buttermilk
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¼ cup packed brown sugar, preferably dark brown
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ To serve
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Butter
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Maple syrup
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Sliced banana
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Walnuts
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Chocolate chips
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
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In another bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat and grease with a bit of butter.
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Drop the batter onto the griddle in ⅓ cup portions, spreading slightly to form circles. Cook until bubbles form around the edges, then flip and cook until golden brown.
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Serve hot with butter, syrup, and your favorite toppings.
# Notes:
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To make these pancakes gluten-free, swap out the all-purpose flour for a quality gluten-free flour blend. Ensure the blend includes xanthan gum or another binding agent to replicate the texture of regular flour. Confirm that your baking powder is gluten-free as well.