Moist Almond Flour Banana Pancakes
Imagine waking up on a lazy Sunday morning. You stroll into the kitchen; the sunlight spills through the window, and your stomach grumbles gently, reminding you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 7 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal
- 4 large eggs separated into yolks and whites
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups blanched or superfine almond flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional but recommended for warmth
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed until smooth
- 1 teaspoon baking powder optional for fluffiness
Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
Start by ensuring that your bananas are ripe. The riper they are, the sweeter your pancakes will be. Mash those bananas in a bowl until smooth. In another bowl, separate the egg whites and yolks. This may seem like a chore, but trust me, it’s worth it for that delightful fluffiness.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Make sure there are no lumps in the flour. A smooth batter is key to those fluffy pancakes you want.
Step 4: Merge the Mixtures
Gently combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Stir until everything is just mixed. Then, whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. This step is crucial. It introduces air into the batter, leading to pancakes that almost float off the griddle.
Step 5: Fold It All Together
Step 6: Heat the Pan
Using a non-stick skillet or griddle, heat your pan over medium heat. You can use a small amount of coconut oil or cooking spray. Make sure the pan isn't too hot; otherwise, the pancakes will brown too quickly.
Step 7: Cook the Pancakes
- Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the banana, the sweet and moist the pancakes will turn out.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir just until combined. Overmixing can make pancakes dense.
- Watch Your Heat: A medium heat is ideal for cooking pancakes; too high and they’ll burn.
- Experiment with Add-ins: Consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices like nutmeg for a unique twist.
- Use Fresh Eggs: Fresh eggs will provide better volume and fluffiness.
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 12gFiber: 3g
Keyword Moist Almond Flour Banana Pancakes