# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ To Serve
11 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warmed
12 - 1 banana, sliced
13 - Optional: chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, whole milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, leaving a few lumps to maintain tenderness; avoid overmixing.
04 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Flip each pancake carefully and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until it turns golden brown and is fully cooked. Adjust heat as necessary to avoid burning.
07 - Maintain cooked pancakes in a warm environment while finishing the remaining batter to serve hot.
08 - Stack the pancakes and top with sliced banana, drizzle with warm maple syrup, and optionally sprinkle with toasted pecans or walnuts.
