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Thick and Fluffy Banana Bread Pancakes with Greek Yogurt Recipe

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4.6 from 17 reviews

Enjoy these thick and fluffy banana bread pancakes made with ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and a blend of warm spices. They’re perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, offering a moist texture and the perfect sweet balance from walnuts, chocolate chips, and dates. Serve with maple syrup and extra toppings for a delightful start to your day.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pancakes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour)
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (or regular chocolate chips)
  • ½ cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 4 dates)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, Greek yogurt, milk, egg, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  3. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Stir in the walnuts, mini chocolate chips, and chopped dates. The batter should be thick but still pourable. Let it rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
  4. Cook Pancakes: Heat a greased skillet over medium-low heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook slowly and gently for thick, fluffy centers, flipping when bubbles appear and the edges set. Cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve: Serve pancakes warm topped with additional banana slices, walnuts, chocolate chips, dates, and a drizzle of maple syrup for extra flavor and sweetness.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend as indicated.
  • You can substitute coconut sugar with brown sugar or regular granulated sugar if preferred.
  • Resting the batter allows it to thicken and helps produce fluffier pancakes.
  • Cook pancakes on medium-low heat to ensure they cook through without burning.
  • Feel free to swap add-ins with nuts, berries, or dried fruits according to taste.
  • Use plant-based yogurt and butter substitutes to make this recipe vegan.
  • Author: Millie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://pleasingbites.com/thick-and-fluffy-banana-bread-pancakes-with-greek-yogurt-recipe-2/