Savory and Sweet Banana and Pecan Pancakes
Start your day with these healthy and delicious banana and pecan pancakes. They're made with whole-wheat flour, mashed banana, milk, eggs, and chopped pecans, and are cooked to perfection on a hot griddle. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Bananas are a great source of potassium and fiber, and they're also naturally sweet, so they make a great addition to pancakes. Pecans add a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch. Whole-wheat flour is a good source of complex carbohydrates and fiber, and it gives these pancakes a hearty texture. Milk and eggs add richness and structure, and they help to bind the ingredients together. Baking powder and baking soda help the pancakes to rise and become fluffy. These pancakes are a great way to start your day, and they're also a good source of nutrients.
Savory and Sweet Banana and Pecan Pancakes Savory and Sweet Banana and Pecan Pancakes Savory and Sweet Banana and Pecan Pancakes Savory and Sweet Banana and Pecan Pancakes
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mash the banana and whisk in the milk, egg, and pecans.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  7. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Why It Works
  • The combination of whole-wheat flour, mashed banana, milk, eggs, and chopped pecans creates a pancake that is both healthy and delicious.
  • The mashed banana adds sweetness and moisture, while the pecans add a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch.
  • The whole-wheat flour provides complex carbohydrates and fiber, and the milk and eggs add richness and structure.
  • The baking powder and baking soda help the pancakes to rise and become fluffy.
  • Cooking the pancakes on a hot griddle gives them a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior.