Description
Banana Pancake Dippers are bite-sized, fluffy pancakes infused with ripe bananas, making a quick, delicious, and wholesome snack perfect for kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and customizable with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, these dippers are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or anytime cravings with a natural sweetness and soft texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (yellow with brown spots)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based for vegan)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter or oil, for cooking
Optional Add-ins
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and any optional spices you’re using. Combine the wet ingredients — milk, egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup — with the mashed bananas. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil to evenly coat the surface, ensuring your dippers develop a golden crust while remaining soft inside.
- Cook the Dippers: Use a tablespoon or small scoop to drop spoonfuls of batter onto the skillet. Cook each mini pancake for 1-2 minutes on the first side until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another minute until both sides are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer cooked dippers to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Let them cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature, garnished as desired.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain tender and fluffy pancakes.
- Maintain medium heat to avoid burning the outside before the centers cook through.
- Test cook one dipper first to adjust temperature and cooking time as needed.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated easily while retaining crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 dippers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana pancake dippers, bite-sized pancakes, banana snacks, gluten-free pancakes, kid-friendly snacks, quick breakfast, pancake bites
