Cooking for One

Banana Pancakes for One

Banana pancakes for one are made in a skillet with a mashed ripe banana in the batter. Serve with maple syrup, banana slices, or pecans.

Banana Pancakes for One

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Fluffy skillet pancakes with mashed banana, made in a batch sized for one person.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories897

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter plus 1 teaspoon softened butter for the pan
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium ripe banana mashed
  • Optional serving: maple syrup, banana slices, pecans

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • skillet

Directions
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in one bowl.
  2. In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, vanilla, and mashed banana.
  3. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture, leaving a few small lumps.
  4. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and melt the 1 teaspoon butter in it.
  5. Pour about ¾ cup batter into the skillet for each pancake. Cook for about 3 minutes, until bubbles form and the edges look set. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with the rest of the batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 520g | Calories: 897kcal | Carbohydrates: 139g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 1345mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1091IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 542mg | Iron: 7.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ¾ cup milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.