Banana Nut Pancakes
These banana nut pancakes are soft, fluffy, and packed with sweet banana flavor and crunchy walnuts in every bite.
They’re the perfect way to use up ripe bananas and make an ordinary breakfast feel extra cozy and homemade.
Whether you’re planning a weekend brunch or need an easy breakfast the whole family will love, this pancake recipe comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients.
Top them with butter, maple syrup, and sliced bananas for a comforting breakfast that tastes just like banana bread in pancake form.
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Why You’ll Love Banana Walnut Pancakes
- Light, fluffy texture with bold banana flavor.
- Crunchy walnuts or pecans add amazing contrast.
- Quick and easy from start to finish.
How to Make Banana Walnut Pancakes
- Ripe bananas are key. The sweeter and softer, the better the flavor and texture.
- Mash ripe bananas until smooth, then mix together the dry ingredients and combine them with milk, eggs, vanilla, and the bananas to create a fluffy pancake batter.
- Don’t overmix: A few lumps are totally fine — they help keep pancakes light.
- Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans, then let the batter rest for thicker pancakes.
- Cook the pancakes on a greased skillet over medium heat until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook until golden brown. Medium heat ensures pancakes cook evenly without burning.
Serve your pancakes with butter, maple syrup, and extra banana slices for a breakfast recipe that tastes like banana bread in pancake form.
Yes! Walnuts add a delicious crunch and slightly nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with sweet bananas and maple syrup. Pecans are another great option if you prefer a sweeter nut.
Yes! Let the pancakes cool completely, then freeze them in a single layer before storing in a freezer bag. Reheat in the toaster, microwave, or oven.
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More Breakfast Recipes to Try
Looking for more breakfast inspiration? Browse our favorite pancake recipes and cozy brunch ideas for easy homemade breakfasts the whole family will love. If you have extra bananas sitting on the counter, be sure to check out our ripe banana recipes for more delicious ways to use them up in banana nut muffins, breads, and sweet treats.
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Banana Nut Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoons sugar optional
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 4 Tablespoons melted butter
- 2 medium bananas mashed
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts chopped
- Cooking oil as needed
- Plus more nuts and sliced bananas for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
- Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and add the milk, egg, melted butter and mashed bananas.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients well, then stir in as many pecans as you desire.
- Let the batter rest for 30 minutes for thicker pancakes.
- Place a skillet over medium-high heat and brush with oil.
- Once the skillet is hot, reduce heat to medium-low and scoop 1/3 cup pancake batter onto the skillet.
- Use the bottom of a measuring cup or spoon to smooth down in a circular pattern.
- Cook until many bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes on the uncooked side.
- Place the finished pancakes on a plate and keep warm by setting in your oven on the lowest setting. (You can also preheat the oven and then turn it off and just allow them to sit in the warmed oven.)
- Serve your pancakes topped with sliced bananas and additional pecans.
Mmmmm… with some warm ample syrup I’d be in heaven