Bananas Foster Pancakes

5 from 1 vote

Bananas Foster pancakes are thick, fluffy, and decadent. They're topped with a sweet caramelized banana sauce, that tastes like a treat for breakfast!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast Ideas

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 838kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

For the pancakes

1 ½ cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups milk
1 large egg
¼ cup canola oil

For the bananas

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup rum
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 firm bananas sliced
½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

For the pancakes

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Create a well in the center and add the milk, egg and oil and whisk to combine.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then scoop about ⅓ cup of pancake batter onto the pan and cook until bubbles form.
Flip it, then cook an additional 1-2 minutes, or until pancake is golden brown and cooked through
Keep pancakes warm in the oven at 200F while you prepare the bananas.

For the banana foster sauce

In a large saucepan, add the brown sugar, butter, maple syrup and cinnamon and cook over medium heat until it bubbles.
Add the rum and vanilla extract and allow it to simmer until the alcohol has cooked out, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the bananas and nuts and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, or until the bananas start to soften and look golden.
Remove it from heat and serve warm over a stack of pancakes.

Notes

Use ripe but firm bananas so they’ll hold their shape in the sauce without turning to mush.
Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking. This lets the baking powder react to get fluffier pancakes.
Cook the pancakes in a skillet on medium heat for the best results.
Try not to stir the bananas too much once they’re in the sauce. Otherwise, they can start to break apart.
Serve immediately for the best texture! The sauce starts to thicken as it sits.
Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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