# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 small bananas)
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
08 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, preferably dark brown
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ To Serve (optional)
10 - Butter
11 - Maple syrup
12 - Sliced banana
13 - Chopped walnuts
14 - Chocolate chips
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
02 - In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, melted unsalted butter, large egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract until completely smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold together until just combined, maintaining a few lumps for maximum tenderness. Avoid overmixing.
04 - Place a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with additional butter to prevent sticking.
05 - Pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter per pancake onto the heated surface, gently spreading into a circle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the top and the edges appear set.
06 - Flip each pancake with a spatula and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to avoid overbrowning.
07 - Transfer pancakes to serving plates and serve warm, accompanied by butter, maple syrup, sliced banana, chopped walnuts, or chocolate chips as desired.
