Banana Bread Pancakes with Banana Compote
Perfectly fluffy and infused with mashed bananas, these Banana Bread Pancakes with Banana Compote bring all the cozy goodness of homemade banana bread to your breakfast table. The sweet banana topping adds an extra layer of richness, making each bite irresistibly decadent.
Equipment
- electric griddle or non-stick skillet
- baking sheet to keep the pancakes warm optional
Ingredients
Banana Compote
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp (2 ounces) water
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch Kosher or fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter omit the salt if using salted butter
- 2 medium bananas, sliced into ¼-inch round coins use firmer bananas
- ½ teaspoon banana liqueur, optional
Banana Bread Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup mashed bananas (from about 2-3 medium bananas) very ripe
- butter or ghee for the skillet
Instructions
For the Banana Compote
- Add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt to a medium pot. Cover, and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.½ cup dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoon (2 ounces) water, ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon, pinch Kosher or fine sea salt
- Remove the cover, and continue to boil for 2½ minutes (it will bubble and rise slightly).
- After 2½ minutes, remove the pot from the heat, and immediately add the butter. Stir until dissolved. Add the banana liqueur is using, then add the sliced bananas and toss to coat. Allow to stand (off the heat) while you make the pancakes (it will thicken slightly as it sits). Yields about 1¼ cups.2 tablespoon unsalted butter , 2 medium bananas, sliced into ¼-inch round coins, ½ teaspoon banana liqueur, optional
For the Banana Bread Pancakes
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk. Add the buttermilk mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients, then add the butter and bananas. Stir until no flour streaks remain (do not overmix). Let stand for about 10 minutes.2 large eggs, room temperature, ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature, 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, 1 cup mashed bananas (from about 2-3 medium bananas)
- If you want to keep the bananas warm while you cook through the batch, pre-heat the oven to 200℉, and have a baking pan ready, otherwise you can proceed to the next step.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. When warm, add a little butter or ghee. When the butter sizzles, add a heaping ¼ cup of batter to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and begin to poke through the batter.butter or ghee for the skillet
- Flip the pancakes, and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the heat and keep warm in the oven (if using) until you finish cooking the remaining batter. Serve immediately with the banana compote spooned over the top.
Notes
- Make sure the eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature.
- For the best banana flavor, use very ripe bananas and mash them well (do not use frozen bananas).
- Using firmer bananas for the compote will prevent it from becoming too mushy.
- The compote can easily be doubled. Store the banana compote in the fridge for up to 5 days. See the post for endless ways to use up banana compote!
Nutrition*
Serving: 2 pancakes (with about ¼ cup of compote) | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 62.1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 32.1g | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
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