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    Home » Recipe Index » Breakfast

    Easy Bananas Foster Pancakes

    April 28, 2021 By Rebecca Breakfast, Recipe Index

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    pouring maple syrup over bananas foster pancakes

    These bananas foster pancakes have sauteed caramelized bananas and pecans on top, the bananas are tender inside and crispy on the edges. They're perfect for a quick brunch or for Mother's Day. You can also make Peanut Butter Chia Pudding, Yogurt Bowls, Seasonal Veggie Egg Roll-Up.

    a stack of pancakes with a sauteed banana topping

    [This recipe was originally posted in March 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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    Table of contents

    • How will these pancakes make your life easier?
    • What makes these pancakes so good?
    • How do I make them?
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    How will these pancakes make your life easier?

    These bananas foster pancakes are not only a special dish that is fit for your favorite people, but it's a great recipe to make with those favorite people. The recipe has a few easy steps that are great for guests or little kids to help with!

    Make them with a good pancake mix to save some time and energy. I've been loving Kodiak Cakes as well as Bob's Red Mill whole grain pancake mixes. The bananas foster pancakes have extra fiber and nutrients with the whole grains, and all of the fluffiness of normal freshly made pancakes.

    Need more delicious breakfast inspiration? Check out these great breakfast recipes like Freezer Friendly Breakfast Sandwiches, Apple Omelet with Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

    What makes these pancakes so good?

    bananas, sugar, pancake mix, syrup, and other ingredients on a baking sheet

    How do I make them?

    pancake cooking in a large pan

    To make these bananas foster pancakes, start by preparing and cooking 1 cup pancake mix, according to mix instructions.

    Next you will heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add 2 T butter and 1.5 T brown sugar to pan. Stir until incorporated and bubbly. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. 

    sliced bananas cooking in caramel

    Next, add 2 sliced ripe bananas to the butter and sugar mixture, lower heat to med-low. Stir occasionally until bananas are softened and coated evenly with butter and sugar mixture, about 3-5 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon after bananas are softened. Stir together.

    plate of pancakes with sauteed bananas on top
    plate of pancakes with sauteed bananas on top and ingredients surrounding it

    Top your pancakes with the banana mixture and pure maple syrup. Add toasted pecans to bananas foster pancakes if desired. Enjoy immediately.

    Expert Tips

    • Use your favorite pancake mix for these bananas foster pancakes, my 2 favorites are Kodiak Cakes as well as Bob's Red Mill mix.
    • Dark brown sugar has a lot of sweet molasses flavor which is great for this recipe. Use dark brown sugar if you have it!
    • Make sure to use ripe bananas, they'll have more flavor, be sweeter, and have a softer texture than green ones.
    • Don't overcook your bananas, they turn to a hard mush

    FAQ

    What does bananas foster taste like?

    Bananas in these bananas foster pancakes are sauteed in a mixture of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Rum is traditionally added, but I skipped it in this recipe. These bananas foster top pancakes to add a sweet, caramel banana flavor. Plus the bananas are soft on the inside and crispy on the edges so it's got lots of crunch too!

    Can I use a banana instead of an egg in pancakes?

    You can use about ¼ cup mashed banana instead of eggs in these bananas foster pancakes, but your pancakes will likely be denser than if you use eggs in the recipe. Test with a small batch before.

    How can I make pancakes fluffier?

    Don't over mix the bananas foster pancakes batter, it's ok if the batter still has some chunks. And let it stand for longer. You'll notice pancake batter gets really bubbly as it sits. Let it stand for 15-30 minutes to allow baking soda to rise.

    stack of bananas foster pancakes on plate

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • Pancake mix: Chocolate Waffles, or do a DIY Waffle Bar.
    • Bananas: Add leftover bananas to this PB Banana Chia Pudding, add it to PB Overnight Oats, Regular Overnight Oats, or a smoothie like this Mixed Berry one.

    Did you make these bananas foster pancakes? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!

    stack of bananas foster pancakes on plate
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    5 from 2 votes

    Easy Bananas Foster Pancakes

    These bananas foster pancakes have sauteed caramelized bananas and pecans on top. They're perfect for a quick brunch or Mother's Day.
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • whisk
    • Large Skillet/Griddle
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole grain pancake mix follow mix instructions
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1.5 tablespoons dark brown sugar
    • pinch salt
    • 2 ripe bananas sliced
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • pure maple syrup
    • toasted pecans

    Instructions

    • Prepare and cook 1 cup pancake mix, according to mix instructions.
    • Heat small saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add 2 T butter and 1.5 T brown sugar to pan. Stir until incorporated and bubbly. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. 
    • Add 2 sliced ripe bananas to butter and sugar mixture, lower heat to med-low. Stir occasionally until bananas are softened and coated evenly with butter and sugar mixture, about 3-5 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon after bananas are softened. Stir together.
    • Top pancakes with bananas and pure maple syrup. Add toasted pecans if desired. 

    Video

    Bananas Foster Pancakes

    Notes

    • Use your favorite pancake mix, my 2 favorites are Bob's Red Mill pancake mix & Kodiak Cakes mix.
    • Dark brown sugar has a lot of sweet molasses flavor which is great for this recipe. Use dark brown sugar if you have it!
    • Make sure to use ripe bananas, they'll have more flavor, be sweeter, and have a softer texture than green ones.
    • Don't overcook bananas, they turn to a hard mush.

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Samantha Michelle Riley says

      March 28, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Oh my husband would LOVE these! I LOVES bananas!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 28, 2018 at 11:22 am

        yay! bananas are bomb

        Reply
    2. Katie Uhran says

      March 28, 2018 at 8:46 am

      Oh these look amazing! Is it weird that I was dreaming of pancakes and bacon this morning in my yoga class?

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 28, 2018 at 11:23 am

        thanks! and haha! I always dream about food in my exercise classes. especially the morning ones. now I want pancakes & bacon too

        Reply
    3. Abbey Sharp says

      March 28, 2018 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      Caramelized bananas are my fav! Really into this tasty stack!

      Reply
    4. Deborah Brooks says

      March 28, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      Oh my those look delicious! My son would love them with the bananas

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 03, 2018 at 9:18 am

        yes! the pancakes are delicious on their own, but the addition of bananas just takes them over the edge

        Reply
    5. Elysia says

      March 28, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      These pancakes look amazing! I love the addition of the caramelized bananas! Yum!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 03, 2018 at 9:17 am

        same here! thanks so much

        Reply
    6. Rachel Frutkin says

      March 28, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      Omg these are to die for! Yum!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 03, 2018 at 9:17 am

        aren't they?! thanks

        Reply
    7. GiGi Eats says

      March 28, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      OMG WHERE WAS THIS RECIPE 2 weeks ago!!!!!! I made pancakes for my husband for his birthday and both batches (two different brands of pancake mix) turned out like crap LOL!!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 03, 2018 at 9:16 am

        ohhhh no! get Bob's Red Mill or Kodiak Cakes. They're delicious and fool-proof.

        Reply
    8. Jessica Levinson says

      March 28, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      These look so delicious! They are the perfect brunch recipe for Mother's Day!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 03, 2018 at 9:15 am

        aren't they! my mom is great inspiration! These would be super easy for your girls to make 🙂

        Reply
    9. Annmarie says

      March 29, 2018 at 8:10 am

      I wish I loved bananas because this looks DELICIOUS.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 03, 2018 at 9:15 am

        ahhhhhh haha! oh no! I'm starting to drool thinking of replacing the bananas with apples or pears. that'd be delicious too!

        Reply
    10. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

      March 29, 2018 at 9:40 pm

      These look so fabulous! I am sure my entire family will LOVE this for Sunday Brunch 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 03, 2018 at 9:14 am

        thanks! it's a great brunch option

        Reply
    11. jill conyers says

      March 30, 2018 at 4:13 am

      I've never tried anything bananas foster. This recipes looks like a good place to start.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 03, 2018 at 9:13 am

        yes! it's so easy 🙂

        Reply

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