So what can you do with one over-ripe banana? Well, this is the best answer. Ever. Fluffy oven-baked banana pancakes are full of banana goodness but super easy and almost foolproof. Give it a try today.
Introduction and My Rating
You might call me "pancake impaired." Really, I make a mess. So this year, I have moved from the stovetop to the oven.
I bake my pancakes, and a 10-inch skillet makes a perfect serving for two.
It is foolproof. I have a wonderful blueberry version my wife loves. I have a carrot cake version I love. So it is time for another variation.
MyRating
It can't be a five per my wife since there are no blueberries. Don't tell her I made it a five.
✔️Tips
I used 10-inch cast iron, but a 9-inch pie pan or another pan should be fine.
This recipe makes a large breakfast for 2. If you want more, increase the amount by 50% and use two eggs and bake in a 12-inch pan.
Don't be afraid to turn the broiler on near the end to increase the browning.
I always sprinkle the top with about 1/4 cup of walnuts. Use pecans or skip if you want.
Note: You will see Almond milk, in the picture, and yes, that is what I used (just what I happened to have), but any milk or milk substitute will do.
Combine with How to Cook Bacon in the Oven or How To Cook Sausage in the Oven for a complete breakfast.
🍌Banana Nut Recipes
Really Good Banana Nut Muffins
👨🍳Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°. Add an oven-safe pan to preheat also. I used a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. You may notice the almond milk. I had it leftover from my milk allergic son's visit. Use any milk you want.
Mash one ripe banana.
Add one egg, two tablespoons oil, and 3/4 cup milk. Whisk together.
Remove preheated pan and coat with one tablespoon butter.
Mix dry. 1 cup flour, two tablespoons sugar, two teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix wet into dry.
Pour into the heated pan and top with 1/4 cup chopped nuts. I like walnuts, but pecans are fine or just skip the nuts.
Bake for 25 minutes. You can turn the broiler on near the end if you want more browning.
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📖 Recipe
Oven Baked Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 banana - ripe
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 3/4 cup milk
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Finish
- 1 tablespoon butter - to coat pan
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts - optional to top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Add an oven safe pan to the oven to preheat, also. I used a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
- Mash one ripe banana then add one egg, two tablespoons oil, and 3/4 cup milk. Whisk together.
- Remove preheated pan and coat with one tablespoon butter.
- Mix dry. one cup flour, two tablespoons sugar, two teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix wet into dry.
- Pour into the heated pan and top with 1/4 cup chopped nuts. I like walnuts but pecans will be good. Or just skip the nuts.
- Bake for 25 minutes. You can turn the broiler on for a few minutes near the end to brown more if needed.
Recipe Notes
Pro Tips
- A double size recipe will use a 12-inch cast iron pan or a 9X13 casserole or cake pan. Cooking time should be unchanged.
- The riper the banana, the sweeter.
- Be sure to preheat the pan with the oven for at least a few minutes.
- I like to use a 9-inch cast iron pan but this will work well in a 9-inch round baking pan or 8X8 or 6X9 baking dish.
- The nuts are optional. I like walnuts but pecans are also a favorite.
- You might need a few minutes of the broiler to brown the pancake to your preference at the end. I need it in one of my ovens but not the other.
Nutrition
Editor's Note: Originally Published September 21, 2015. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.
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Rachna
Hi..i tried your recipe . It was browned well..fuffy with a nice texture but i found it bitter..what cus be the reason..I tried with whole.wheat flour.
Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Hi Rachna,
Welcome to the blog.
A few possibilities or a combination. This recipe relies on the ripeness of the banana for sugar. If the banana was less ripe, there is less sugar. Add a teaspoon of sugar should help.
Some baking powder has aluminum as a preservative and it can leave an odd taste. So I never buy baking powder with aluminum.
Last, the oils in older nuts can turn bitter, so that is the last one I can think of.
Dan
Anne
Thanks for this delicious and simple recipe Dr. Dan! I made it for our Sunday breakfast this morning, and we both loved it.
About 5 minutes before it was due to come out of the oven, we got an important phone call, so I just turned off the oven and left it until the call ended, about 15 minutes later. The pancake was well browned both on top and bottom, but the middle was still soft and fluffy, so your recipe is very forgiving. Definitely a keeper! I'll be making the carrot and blueberry versions, for sure.
Erin McConnell
I just made this this morning and it was a hit! My kids loved it! I added chocolate chips and served it with homemade whipped cream. I also used my immersion blender on the bananas which I think helped make it a bit fluffy. Highly recommend this recipe!
DrDan
Hi Erin,
Welcome to the blog.
I think of the banana version as warm banana nut bread.
Thanks for the note.
Dan
Kobi
Will try this recipe tonight! However those nutritional facts can’t be accurate! That much percentage daily value of calcium sounds very off, heck even the sodium...can’t be...
DrDan
Hi Kobi,
Welcome to the blog. Sorry for the delayed response but a bit a minor surgery yesterday.
I ran this though two other recipe calculators. The one we use has updated their database so those numbers are updated.The results are never identical but are in the same general range. Hope that helps.
Dan
Karen
Greetings Dr. Dan!
I can't wait to try your pancake recipes! I was curious whether you think the pancakes could be frozen after they're made for super quick breakfasts for the little ones? Just thought I'd ask in case you've already tried it. =)
DrDan
Hi Karen,
Welcome to the blog.
I have not done it but pancakes do usually freeze well and I don't see why there would not.
Dan
Betty
Just recently found your site and have tried several recipes and loved all. So far I’ve made the baked Parmesan crusted tilapia, Parmesan mayonnaise baked chicken and blueberry and banana pancakes.
Jean Rawlings
Dr. Dan,
Love you site and loved the banana pancake. My husband was blown away at the flavor and tenderness of the pancake. Simply amazing.
I appreciate you and the effort you put into this awesome site.
Thank you
Warmly
DrDan
Hi Jean,
Welcome to the site. I like the banana pancake but my wife is a blueberry fiend so it is blueberries around here.
Let me know if you have any questions about the site.
Thanks for the note.
Dan
Inge
Just wondering if anyone has tried it with very ripe frozen bananas, thawed out?
Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Hi Inge,
Welcome to the blog.
Frozen banana is fine but do thaw first so you can encorperate it.
Dan