These pancakes with caramelised banana are effortless and fluffy with a generous crispy brown-sugar caramel coating. They can be made in under 10 minutes, and are the perfect addition to your Sunday morning pancakes.
Pancakes are one of my favourite Sunday morning breakfasts. It allows for a slower start to the morning and it is delicious each and every bite.
But, did you know you can also meal prep pancakes? I've included my top tips and tricks below!
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Caramelised banana pancakes ingredients
Flour. All-purpose flour works best here. You could also blend oats to make oat flour pancakes.
Milk. Use any type of milk you prefer.
Sugar. Helps sweeten the pancakes up.
Banana. Necessary for the caramelized banana.
Butter. Melting the butter in combination with the brown sugar makes the delicious caramelized banana for pancakes.
Brown sugar. Helps caramelize the butter for the banana.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make pancakes with caramelized bananas
Mix all pancake ingredients together in a large bowl and slice banana (you can use a fancy banana slicer if you want). Add butter to a pan on low-medium heat and move constantly to melt (not burn).
Once the butter is melted, add the brown sugar and mix well. This creates the caramelization for the bananas. Then add sliced bananas in a small circle on top.
Pour over pancake batter. Once it starts to bubble (3-5 minutes) flip with a flat spatula and cook for a further 2 minutes until golden.
Repeat for each pancake (you'll re-add bits of butter and brown sugar each time).
Substitutions and variations
Vegan. Swap the milk and butter for plant-based products. Swap the egg for a small banana. These two swaps will make vegan caramelized banana pancakes.
Gluten-Free. Swap the all-purpose flour for almond flour.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon, hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cutting board
- Knife (or banana slicer)
- Pan
- Spatula
Pancake meal prep
Pancakes make a great breakfast meal prep because they can be eaten hot or cold.
Pair with some fruit, yoghurt and maple syrup for a balanced breakfast and store in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
You can reheat them in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or on the pan for 2 minutes each side.
FAQ
You can make banana caramelised by mixing together melted butter and brown sugar, then adding banana on top and heating. This creates a crunchy caramalisation on the banana and it's perfect for pancakes.
Yes! Pancakes are an excellent breakfast meal prep and freeze and reheat well. Store in an airtight container, ziplock bag, or a vacuum seal bag. If layering the pancakes, add a sheet of waxed paper between.
The less air around the pancakes means the less they're likely to get freezer burn.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
Yes! Substitute the egg for 1 small banana or ¼ cup apple sauce. This will help bring the batter together and will make it slightly sweeter.
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Recipe
Fluffy Pancakes with Caramelised Banana
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg
Caramelised Banana
- 1-2 bananas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Mix all pancake ingredients together and slice banana.
- Add 1 teaspoon butter to a pan on low heat and move constantly to melt (not burn).
- Add 1 teaspoon brown sugar to the pan and mix well with the butter (you'll add a little more of both each batch so don't use it all up).
- Add sliced banana to the pan, then pour over the pancake butter. Once it starts to bubble (approx. 3-5 minutes) flip and cook for a further 2 minutes until golden.
- Add more butter and brown sugar and repeat for each pancake.
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