Banana Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (250 grams, about 2 medium to large bananas)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk (or 2% milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter, either in the microwave or on the stove, and set aside to cool slightly.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, eggs, milk and vanilla. Then whisk in the melted butter until well combined.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a rubber spatula until just combined. Try not to over-mix the batter. A few small lumps may remain in the batter but you shouldn't see large clumps or streaks of flour.

5. 5

   Heat a griddle or skillet to medium heat (325-350° F). If it requires greasing, lightly grease with cooking spray or melted butter. Scoop batter by scant ¼ cup onto the heated griddle. Cook pancakes on the first side until bubbles begin to form and the bottom side of the pancakes are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until the second side is browned, about 2 minutes more. Serve immediately or keep warm while you cook the rest of the pancakes by placing on a baking sheet in an oven that you've preheated to 200° F and then turned off.