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stack of pancakes with strawberry banana sauce and topped with melting whipped cream.

Strawberry Banana Pancakes

Easy pancake recipe using real fruit!
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 pancakes
Author: Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or Food Processor
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Griddle or large non-stick skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 banana, roughly chopped overripe
  • 10 strawberries, roughly chopped approx twice the volume of the banana
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 4-5 strawberries thinly sliced

For the topping

  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • ½ banana roughly chopped
  • 4-5 strawberries roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar or extra strawberry banana puree

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    wire mesh strainer over a mixing bowl with flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in it
  • Puree the strawberries and the banana in a blender or food processor. You want to have about 1 1/2 cup of pureed fruit. Add more strawberries if necessary.
    chopped banana and strawberries in a blender cup
  • Add fruit puree and the egg to the flour mixture. Mix just until incorporated. Do not overmix, small lumps are okay!
  • All batter to sit for at least 10 minutes before cooking. Pre-heat griddle to 300° F
  • Drop 1/4 cup batter on the hot griddle and spread into a 5-inch circle. Gently pushed a few sliced strawberries into the top of the batter.
    3 pancakes on a griddle with sliced strawberries on top
  • Cook until bubbles begin to form on surface and edges begin to brown. Gently flip and continue to brown other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
    3 pancakes on a black griddle, after being flipped

For the Topping

  • Put all topping ingredients in a skillet that is pre-heated to medium-high. Stir frequently until the fruit is broken down and the whole mixture thickens and caramelizes, about 7-8 minutes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

*Nutrition Facts are an estimate only. Differences are expected when making substitutions for any ingredient or when different brands are used.

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