Fool-proof banana pancakes

by Metropol | May 13, 2026 8:34 am

Whether it’s Sunday brunch on a chilly morning or a delicious dessert, nothing beats a warm and sweet banana pancake.

Fresh from her new cookbook titled More Than Toast, author Rhiannon Baldock says this recipe cannot fail. “I have been making these pancakes for years now, and they really are foolproof. The recipe can be easily sized up to suit the number of mouths you need to feed, and using banana in the pancake batter means no added sugar is needed, so make sure your banana is nice and ripe to make the most of its natural sweetness!”

Serves: 1 | Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins
Ingredients

• 1 large banana
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk (dairy, oat, or of your choice)
• Dash of vanilla extract or paste
• 1/2 cup self-raising flour
• Butter or coconut oil, for frying

Method

1. In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana as smoothly as possible using a fork.
2. Whisk the egg, milk and vanilla into the banana until well mixed, then sift in the flour and stir until you reach a smooth batter, avoiding over-mixing.
3. Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add a bit of butter to the pan, then once melted and sizzling, spoon in about 1/4 cup of mixture for each pancake.
4. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until risen and golden. Repeat with the remaining batter, raising or lowering the heat as needed to get the perfect golden colour on your pancakes. If making more than two, keep warm in an oven heated to 100°C, then serve as desired.

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