Panquecas saudáveis de banana

Ingredientes

• 1 cup (140 g/5 oz) flour (all-purpose, whole-wheat, or a combination), sifted
• 2 tablespoons (25 g/0.8 oz) dark or light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground nutmeg ((optional))
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil ((or 2 tablespoons butter, melted))
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana ((about 1 large or 2 small))
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Canola oil/cooking spray/butter (, for coating the pan)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil, mashed banana, and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir just until combined and moistened. Do not over mix.

4. 4

   Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray or oil. For each pancake, drop 1/4 cup of batter onto skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes, until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and the bottoms appears golden brown. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm. Make sure to coat the skillet with oil before every pancake or batch of pancakes to prevent sticking.

5. 5

   Serve immediately while pancakes are still warm. Drizzle with maple syrup, caramel sauce, or desired topping and serve with fresh banana slices.