Fluffy Banana Pancakes Recipe with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup

Banana Pancakes that are tender, naturally sweet, and full of banana flavor. These fluffy pancakes are a family favorite and work beautifully for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast-for-dinner.

I’ve been making these banana pancakes on repeat—the texture is so tender, with no added sugar needed, and the banana flavor really shines.

Kids love them: my little one will happily eat two at a time. They’re easy to make and crowd-pleasing.

Banana Pancake Recipe

There’s nothing like hot, freshly made pancakes with crisp edges and a soft center. These banana pancakes are simple to prepare and make mornings brighter. Serve with fresh fruit and hot tea for a satisfying start to your day.

Fluffy Banana Pancakes

These are truly fluffy pancakes. The secret is the balance of wet and dry ingredients so the batter isn’t dense. The result is soft, melt-in-your-mouth pancakes with a pleasant banana flavor.

Banana Pancake Ingredients

Basic ingredients:

1. All-purpose flour
2. Baking powder
3. Salt
4. Eggs
5. Butter (melted)
6. Buttermilk
7. Very ripe bananas (mashed)

Optional for extra flavor: freshly grated nutmeg and vanilla extract.

For exact measurements, see the recipe card below.

How Do I Get Buttermilk?

Store-bought buttermilk is available in most supermarkets. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can easily make a substitute at home:

Milk + acid method: Stir 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice into a 1-cup measuring cup, then add milk to reach 1 cup. Let sit 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Yogurt substitute: Mix 3/4 cup plain yogurt with 1/4 cup water to make about 1 cup of a buttermilk-like consistency.

How To Make Banana Pancakes

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg (if using).

2. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, mashed bananas and vanilla (if using). Whisk until just combined; a few lumps are fine.

3. Let the batter rest 5 minutes.

4. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium. Add about 1 teaspoon butter and spread it to coat the cooking surface.

5. Pour batter by 1/4-cupfuls onto the griddle, leaving space between pancakes. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat. No need to add more butter for subsequent batches.

Why these are great: Tender crumb, clear banana flavor, and reliably fluffy results when you follow the ingredient proportions.

What To Serve With Banana Pancakes

• Fresh fruit: sliced bananas, strawberries, or blueberries
• Maple syrup or honey
• Quick strawberry sauce: simmer sliced strawberries with a little sugar until syrupy

Watch How To Make Banana Pancakes

Watch the preparation in the video embedded below for a visual walkthrough.

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