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How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

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Jack Johnson is a favorite musician of mine. He sings a song called “Banana Pancakes.”

A verse of the song goes,
“But, baby, you hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep you
From doing what you’re supposed to.
Waking up too early
Maybe we can sleep in
Make you banana pancakes
Pretend like it’s the weekend now
And we could pretend it all the time…”

Since hearing this song years ago, I’ve had a hankering to try banana pancakes…so I made this delicious recipe.

 

How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

This weekend I had 3 pretty ripe (yellow with some browning) bananas. I was making pancakes and breakfast for my friend and kids.

I decided to end the long-awaited-yet-highly-anticipated-hankering-for-banana-pancakes (don’t you just love long hyphenated words?) that I have had. So, I mashed them up and added a few other ingredients to the pancake mix I had on hand.

How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

A little experimentation resulted in an excellent pancake/flapjack that was even more delicious than I thought a banana pancake would be.

Really, these are a ‘must-try.’ They are moist, flavorful, and filling. Also, they hold their shape like a pancake or flapjack.

They are excellent with a variety of toppings: peanut butter, Nutella, honey, syrup, butter, jelly, fresh fruit, and/or whipping cream.

Convenience is always nice for breakfast foods. By using a pre-made pancake mix this recipe can be prepped in just a few minutes! I will be making banana pancakes regularly from now on.

 

Directions:

Continue reading and/or watch the video on this post.

How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

  1. Mix mashed-up ripe bananas, syrup, vanilla, water, and pancake mix in a bowl.How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix
    How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix
    How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix
  2. Heat pan or skillet to medium heat or 350 F.
  3. Spray non-stick cooking spray onto the surface of the pan or griddle. Once the griddle is hot (test by dropping a drop of water on the pan—it should make a hissing sound and evaporate quickly), pour 1/4-1/2 cup of batter onto the pan.
    How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix
    Because of the banana, these pancakes will be heavier and a little more difficult to flip than a normal one.

    If the side face-down is cooked to a light brown and most of the air bubbles are popped you should try to flip it.

    You need to get a good scoop underneath almost the entire pancake with a spatula, and they will flip just fine.

    Cook the other side until light brown or cooked through as well.

    How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

  4. Top with one or more of the following: syrup, peanut butter, Nutella, butter, jelly, honey, marshmallow creme, fresh fruit, whipping cream, ice cream, etc.

How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

Makes: 20 4-inch pancakes

Prep. 5 minutes

Cook for ~3 minutes per pancake

How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

Supply List

Masher or use two forks

Mixing bowl—my favorite

Mixing spoon or whisk

Pancake pan or electric griddle

How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix

Yield: 20 4-inch pancakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes

This recipe can be prepped in just a few minutes! Excellent with a variety of toppings: peanut butter, Nutella, honey, syrup, butter, jelly, fresh fruit, and/or whipping cream.

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups mashed bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 3 Cups pancake mix
  • 1/2 Cup butter flavored syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 Cups water
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Mix mashed up bananas, syrup, vanilla, water, and pancake mix in a bowl. Heat pan or skillet to medium heat or 350 F.
  2. Spray non-stick cooking spray onto surface of pan or griddle. Once the pan is hot (test by dropping a drop of water on the pan—it should make a hissing sound and evaporate quickly), pour 1/4-1/2 Cup of batter on the pan. Because of the banana, these pancakes will be heavier and a little more difficult to flip than a normal one. If the side faced down is cooked to a light brown and most of the air bubbles are popped before you try to flip it AND you get a good scoop underneath the pancake with a spatula, they will flip just fine. Cook the other side until light brown or cooked through as well.
  3. Top with one or more of the following: bananas, honey, syrup, peanut butter, Nutella, butter, jelly, marshmallow creme, fresh fruit, whipping cream, ice cream, etc.

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How to Make Banana Pancakes out of Pancake Mix
This recipe can be prepped in just a few minutes! Excellent with a variety of toppings: peanut butter, Nutella, honey, syrup, butter, jelly, fresh fruit, and/or whipping cream. #breakfast #pancakes #bananapancake

This recipe can be prepped in just a few minutes! Excellent with a variety of toppings: peanut butter, Nutella, honey, syrup, butter, jelly, fresh fruit, and/or whipping cream. #breakfast #pancakes #bananapancake

This recipe can be prepped in just a few minutes! Excellent with a variety of toppings: peanut butter, Nutella, honey, syrup, butter, jelly, fresh fruit, and/or whipping cream. #breakfast #pancakes #bananapancake

 

 

 

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Lin

Wednesday 14th of February 2024

I cant read the ingredients due to all the pop ups on your site. Thought you should know

Anita

Wednesday 21st of February 2024

Thank you for informing me. I'm looking into this. For now, if you scroll all the way down you can print the free recipe. Sorry for your experience.

YVONNE

Monday 23rd of October 2023

Absolutely the best pancake I have ever ate .topped mine with biscoff and alittle syrup.omg heavenly...like warm banana bread but better

Sue

Monday 20th of February 2023

These turned out great thanks! Will these be any good if I freeze the leftover pancakes?

Anita

Wednesday 15th of March 2023

I think so. Please try it and let us know!

Bekah

Wednesday 1st of February 2023

I made these pancakes just as instructed and they turned out fabulous! I was a little skeptical about the syrup in the batter, but I'm glad I didn't leave it out. My husband said these pancakes were really, REALLY good! I'll be making them again. Thanks for the great recipe!

Anita

Saturday 25th of February 2023

Bekah, That’s awesome!

Sonia

Friday 15th of July 2022

Do you still need to mix the eggs and milk into the pancake mix as required? Or just the dry ingredients from the box? So excited to try

Anita

Sunday 24th of July 2022

I don't know as my pancake mixes are almost always just add water ones. Usually, the mixes requiring eggs and milk are for waffles?. I'd try it by adding just the water and the rest of the ingredients in a small batch and see if it works. If it doesn't, then try mixing with the egg and milk and then the additional ingredients. Thanks!

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