How to Make Banana Pancakes (Vegan or Dairy) – A Delicious and Easy Recipe( Steps By Step)

How to Make Banana Pancakes (Vegan or Dairy) – A Delicious and Easy Recipe( Steps By Step) 

How to Make Best & Easy Banana Pancakes (Dairy or Vegan)

I mean, who doesn’t love a stack of fluffy banana pancakes? They’re comforting, naturally sweet and incredibly easy to make. This recipe is for you, whether you want a vegan or dairy version.

Banana pancakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch or even as a snack. They can be quick, they require simple ingredients and they bring smiles to everyone’s face. Bananas are naturally sweet, so you don’t have to add too much sugar!

So, prepare your mixing bowl, and let's make some yummy banana pancakes of a lifetime!

In this blog, we will cover

✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Ingredients

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

✅ Tips for Making the Best Banana Pancakes

✅ Health Benefits

✅ Frequently Asked Questions

✅ Final Thoughts

✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Adaptable: You can use this recipe with a vegan or a dairy-based diet.

✔ Naturally Sweet: Bananas provide mild sweetness to your dough, so you can cut back or eliminate any added sugar.

✔ Fluffy and Soft: These pancakes are light and fluffy, like classic pancakes.

✔ Simple Ingredients: No frou-frou ingredients—just what and if you probably have in your kitchen.

✔ Quick & Easy: You can have delicious pancakes ready in less than 30 minutes.! 

✅ Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

For Vegan Banana Pancakes:

1 ripe banana (mashed)

1 cup of all-purpose or whole wheat flour

1 cup of plant-based milk (whether almond, oat, soy, or coconut)

1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar (optional)

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp cinnamon (add optional but recommended)

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp coconut oil (melted) or any neutral oil

A pinch of salt

For Dairy-Based Banana Pancakes:

1 ripe banana (mashed)

1 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour

1 cup regular milk

1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp melted butter

A pinch of salt

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Banana

Step 1 — In a bowl, mash one ripe banana with a fork. Peel of the banana and the sweeter your pancakes will get, the riper the banana.

Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

Add plant-based or dairy milk, vanilla extract, sweetener (optional) and melted coconut oil or butter to the mashed banana. Mix until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Everything

Proceed by adding the dry mixture little by little to the wet mixture. Stir gently—don’t overmix! A few lumps are fine; over mixing can lead to dense pancakes.

Step 5: Cook the Pancakes

Spray a non-stick pan or griddle with medium heat. Grease lightly with oil or butter.

For each pancake, pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan.

Cooking until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges are looking set (2-3 minutes).

Fry for another 1–2 minutes or until golden brown, then flip.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

It’s time to stack your pancakes and serve them with your other favorite toppings!

✅ How to Make the Best Banana Pancakes

✔ Use ripe bananas: The riper and softer the banana, the better the flavor and texture.

✔ Don’t overmix: Fold gently so the pancakes stay light and fluffy.

✔ The heat should be medium: Cooking on high heat burns the pancakes on the outside while undercooking the inside.

✔ Make them extra fluffy: Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking, so that the baking powder can wake up.

✔ Add a little something: Throw in some chocolate chips, blueberries or nuts for more texture and flavour.

✅ Why Banana Pancakes are Good for You

Banana pancakes aren’t just tasty — they’re also full of nutrients:

✔ High in fibre: Bananas + whole wheat flour aid in digestion.

✔ Natural sweetness: Less need for added sugar.

✔ Good source of potassium: Important to heart and muscle health.

✔ Energy-boosting: Great for heading into the day and lasting energy.

✅ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I prepare the batter in advance?

A: Ideally, you want to cook these pancakes fresh, but you can make the batter and refrigerate it for up to 12 hours. Stir before using.

Q: What is the best way to store leftover pancakes?

A: Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze them for a month. Toast or pan to reheat.

Q: Can I make this recipe gluten free?

A: Yes! Substitute regular flour with a gluten-free flour mix.

Q: What can you substitute for milk in vegan pancakes?

A: Almond milk, oat milk, soy milk or coconut milk are all great.

Q: Can I leave out the baking powder?

A: Baking powder leavens and gives the pancakes fluff, but you can substitute it with ½ tsp baking soda and 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar.

✅ Final Thoughts

These is an easy, healthy, and delicious way to eat breakfast — banana pancakes. The versions, vegan or dairy, are simple to throw together, naturally sweet and suited for the whole family.

So when you have a ripe banana hanging out in your kitchen next, don’t let it spoil — make a stack of fluffy banana pancakes out of it!

Happy cooking! Tell me in the comments below how your pancakes worked out!