Lush banana pancakes are a warm breakfast that is prepared quickly and without complex ingredients. Banana gives natural sweetness and aroma, cinnamon emphasizes the taste, and whole grain flour makes the texture denser. Pancakes are soft, but do not fall apart, if the consistency of the dough is adjusted correctly. Here it is important to start with 150 ml of milk, and add the rest as needed.
Soda is activated by lemon juice and gives a slight fluffiness, so it should be added together with acid. If the dough seems thick, add a little milk or water, but do not make it runny. Ready pancakes are best served immediately with pieces of nuts and a simple topping of your choice.
To make the fritters really lush, let the dough stand for 5 minutes before frying. During this time, the flour will absorb moisture, and the soda with lemon juice will start to work. This is a small but important step that gives a more even texture and pleasant softness.
If making pancakes for children, reduce the amount of cinnamon or use it only for serving. This will make the taste softer, but the dough will still remain fragrant thanks to the banana. For an even softer texture, you can add a spoonful of warm milk right before frying.
Ingredients
- ripe banana – 1 pc.
- finely ground whole grain flour – 1 cup
- milk – 200 ml
- ground cinnamon – 1 tsp
- coconut sugar – 1 tbsp. spoon
- soda – on the tip of a knife
- lemon juice – 1 tsp
- a pinch of salt
- walnuts – for serving
What can be replaced
Preparation
- Prepare a blender or banana masher.
- Measure 150 ml of milk separately, leave the rest to adjust the thickness.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat.
How to cook step by step
Peel the banana, break it into pieces, pour 150 ml of milk and beat until smooth.
Add flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon, soda and lemon juice. Mix well. If the dough is thick, add a little more milk or water so that it flows off the spoon in a slow ribbon.
Fry the fritters in an oiled pan. The fire should be medium so that they have time to rise and bake inside.
Sprinkle the finished fritters with chopped nuts. If desired, serve with sour cream, jam or date syrup.
Why the recipe works
How to understand that the fritters are ready
- Small bubbles appear on the surface, and the edges dry out.
- The fritters turn over easily and do not fall apart.
- The center is elastic, without raw dough.
Typical mistakes
This is a basic recipe that is easy to adapt: you can add finely chopped banana to the dough or replace part of the milk with plant-based milk. The main thing is to keep the consistency and take your time with frying.