# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
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 (240 ml)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (45 g), plus extra for cooking
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ To Serve
11 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warmed (120 ml)
12 - 1 banana, sliced
13 - Optional: Chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir mashed bananas, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; some lumps should remain to avoid overmixing.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Ladle about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through; adjust heat as necessary.
07 - Maintain cooked pancakes warm while finishing the remaining batter.
08 - Arrange pancakes stacked with sliced banana, drizzle with warm maple syrup, and add optional toasted nuts if desired.
