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Home » Recipe Index » Breakfast » Easy Bananas Foster Pancakes

March 28, 2018 Updated November 8, 2019 By Rebecca Breakfast

Easy Bananas Foster Pancakes

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pouring maple syrup over bananas foster pancakes

Need an easy, yet delicious dish to celebrate the weekend or mom on Mother’s Day? These easy bananas foster pancakes are not only bursting with flavor, they’re packed with whole grains, and is super easy for the little hands in your family.

bananas foster pancakes on plate

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Spring is here (even though it’s totally snowing as I write this) and before we know it, it’ll be Mother’s Day and we’ll be well into summer. How on earth have we gotten to this point?

I’ve been hounding my mom for days to decide on a recipe to post for Mother’s Day. It may be true that I already know what I’m sharing for Father’s Day, and I may not (definitely did not) ask my dad what he would virtually want for Father’s Day. I know he will LOVE what I’m sharing for Father’s Day, because it involves bacon and no other info is needed.

But my mom is another story. She is an incredible cook with incredible taste. I wanted to get it just right. That was my mission for the week. She did decide on peanut butter whole wheat pancakes with banana, raspberries, and pecans. While that sounds delicious, I’m up for all the berries and bananas on my pancakes, I could elevate that just a bit. Without exerting too much effort. I’ve gotta!

And then I realized that caramelized bananas with a hint of cinnamon and pecans would do the trick! Bananas foster pancakes.

Done!

how these bananas foster pancakes fit into my lifestyle

Ok, so in case you don’t already know, I love cooking and eating, but multiple steps and complication send me running for the hills. It’s a knee jerk reaction of sorts, I’m running before I can even register what’s happened. So, obviously I need to make something that’s delicious and special, but won’t take all morning or anything.

Mother’s Day is a fun way to spoil someone who has sacrificed everything for you, and it’s fun to experiment a bit in the kitchen to make something delicious that she’ll love and that the whole family will love. These moments together are highly cherished. These moments will be remembered far longer than what was served, but you might as well serve something delicious to keep everyone happy and engaged in the moment, right?!

pouring maple syrup over stack of pancakes with a banana topping

How they’ll make your life easier

These bananas foster pancakes are not only a special dish that is fit for your mother, but it’s something that you can throw together (and let the small kids help make) in order to spend more quality time with mom.

Make them with a good pancake mix to save some time and energy. I’ve been loving Kodiak Cakes as well as Bob’s Red Mill whole grain pancake mixes. They’ve got extra fiber and nutrients with the whole grains, and all of the fluffiness of normal freshly made pancakes.

Quick Notes on This Recipe

  • Save yourself the time and buy a good box of pancake mix. There are new whole grain mixes that are better than any whole grain mix that I’ve tried to make myself. Plus they’re way easier. I’m a fan of Kodiak Cakes & Bob’s Red Mill pancake mixes.pancake mix in a mixing bowl
  • Make sure to use ripe enough bananas, green bananas will not soften enough.

sliced banana on a cutting board

  • The bananas foster topping is not only delicious on pancakes, but it would be a great cake topping, great on German pancakes, on oatmeal, or even on plain sourdough bread. The opportunities are endless.
  • Do not overcook bananas, they’ll turn to mush. Tried it, it gets gross.

bananas foster in a sautee pan

pancake in a cast iron skillet

bananas foster pancakes on plate

Easy Bananas Foster Pancakes

Need an easy, yet delicious dish to celebrate the weekend or mom on Mother's Day? These easy bananas foster pancakes are not only bursting with flavor, they're packed with whole grains, and is super easy for the little hands in your family.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Rebecca

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Large Skillet/Griddle
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole grain pancake mix follow mix instructions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pure maple syrup
  • toasted pecans

Instructions

  • Prepare and cook pancakes according to mix instructions.
  • Heat small saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add butter and brown sugar to pan. Stir until incorporated and bubbly. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. 
  • Add sliced bananas to butter and sugar mixture, lower heat to med-low. Stir occasionally until bananas are softened and coated evenly with butter and sugar mixture, about 3-5 minutes. Add cinnamon after bananas are softened. Stir together
  • Top pancakes with bananas and pure maple syrup. Add pecans if desired. 

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for this recipe
  • Top with toasted pecans
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Comments

  1. Samantha Michelle Riley says

    March 28, 2018 at 7:59 am

    Oh my husband would LOVE these! I LOVES bananas!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 28, 2018 at 11:22 am

      yay! bananas are bomb

      Reply
  2. Katie Uhran says

    March 28, 2018 at 8:46 am

    Oh these look amazing! Is it weird that I was dreaming of pancakes and bacon this morning in my yoga class?

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 28, 2018 at 11:23 am

      thanks! and haha! I always dream about food in my exercise classes. especially the morning ones. now I want pancakes & bacon too

      Reply
  3. Abbey Sharp says

    March 28, 2018 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    Caramelized bananas are my fav! Really into this tasty stack!

    Reply
  4. Deborah Brooks says

    March 28, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    Oh my those look delicious! My son would love them with the bananas

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:18 am

      yes! the pancakes are delicious on their own, but the addition of bananas just takes them over the edge

      Reply
  5. Elysia says

    March 28, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    These pancakes look amazing! I love the addition of the caramelized bananas! Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:17 am

      same here! thanks so much

      Reply
  6. Rachel Frutkin says

    March 28, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    Omg these are to die for! Yum!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:17 am

      aren’t they?! thanks

      Reply
  7. GiGi Eats says

    March 28, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    OMG WHERE WAS THIS RECIPE 2 weeks ago!!!!!! I made pancakes for my husband for his birthday and both batches (two different brands of pancake mix) turned out like crap LOL!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:16 am

      ohhhh no! get Bob’s Red Mill or Kodiak Cakes. They’re delicious and fool-proof.

      Reply
  8. Jessica Levinson says

    March 28, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    These look so delicious! They are the perfect brunch recipe for Mother’s Day!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:15 am

      aren’t they! my mom is great inspiration! These would be super easy for your girls to make 🙂

      Reply
  9. Annmarie says

    March 29, 2018 at 8:10 am

    I wish I loved bananas because this looks DELICIOUS.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:15 am

      ahhhhhh haha! oh no! I’m starting to drool thinking of replacing the bananas with apples or pears. that’d be delicious too!

      Reply
  10. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    March 29, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    These look so fabulous! I am sure my entire family will LOVE this for Sunday Brunch 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:14 am

      thanks! it’s a great brunch option

      Reply
  11. jill conyers says

    March 30, 2018 at 4:13 am

    I’ve never tried anything bananas foster. This recipes looks like a good place to start.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:13 am

      yes! it’s so easy 🙂

      Reply

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