These Fluffy Salted Caramel Banana Pancakes inspired by Denny's are the best way to start any day! They are quick and easy to make at home using just one bowl and they have a light, fluffy texture with a rich caramel and banana flavor.
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Why you will love these homemade Denny's salted caramel banana pancakes
Banana and caramel is a classic flavor combination that is always a winner. That's why the Salted Caramel & Banana Cream Pancake Breakfast at Denny's is such a popular menu item.
These easy homemade pancakes inspired by Denny's celebrate the delicious flavors of sweet creamy bananas and rich salted caramel. They are a delicious at-home treat!
This is a great recipe to make when you need to use up any overripe bananas you may have around the house. I love serving my pancakes with extra banana slices and caramel sauce to enjoy even more delicious banana caramel flavor on top. But they are also delicious as is, straight from the skillet.
Not only is the flavor of these pancakes great, but the texture too! The thick pancakes are incredibly soft, light, and fluffy.
These banana caramel pancakes are easy to make using simple ingredients. You can make these pancakes in one bowl which makes clean-up quick and easy too!
Another delicious pancake recipe to try out is my Chai Spiced Pancakes!
What You Will Need:
This easy pancake recipe uses a few simple ingredients to make the batter all in just one bowl. The pancakes are cooked in a skillet and should be served warm topped with whichever toppings you prefer.
Ingredients and notes
- Bananas. The riper the better! As a banana ripens it becomes sweeter and more flavorful so use bananas with dark spots on their peel for best results.
- Baking powder. It may seem like a lot of baking powder in this recipe, but this is the key ingredient to making fluffy, light pancakes.
- Vanilla extract. Enhances flavor of these banana pancakes.
- Salted caramel. Adds a delicious rich, deep caramel flavor to the pancakes. I use my Homemade Salted Caramel recipe - but store-bought is also fine.
- Eggs. It is best to use your eggs at room-temperature for this recipe.
- All-purpose flour. This can be replaced with 1:1 gluten-free flour for a gluten-free pancake option.
- Oil or butter for cooking. Just a little is needed to coat the bottom of the skillet for cooking the pancakes.
Toppings & Serving Suggestions
- Banana slices
- Warm salted caramel
- Shortbread pieces
- Butter
- Honey or maple syrup
- Whipped vanilla cream
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Fresh berries
- Chopped nuts
How To Make Banana Pancakes with Salted Caramel
STEP ONE
Mash the bananas. Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash well with a fork until only small bits remain.
STEP TWO
Add vanilla extract and baking powder. Once the bananas are well mashed, add the baking powder and vanilla extract and mix together until combined.
STE THREE
Add eggs and caramel. Add the eggs and salted caramel and whisk together until combined.
STEP FOUR
Slowly add the flour. Add the flour one tablespoon at a time until the batter becomes thick and scoopable.
STEP FIVE
Prepare skillet for cooking. Heat up a large skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, lower the temperature to low heat and add a little butter or oil to coat the pan.
STEP SIX
Cook the pancakes. Place small scoops of the batter (about 3 tablespoons) into the skillet. Cover and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. These pancakes cook best slowly over low heat. Repeat this cooking process until you have used up all the batter.
STEP SEVEN
Serve. The Salted Caramel Banana Pancakes (Denny's Inspired) are best served warm. You can enjoy them as is, or top them with banana slices and extra salted caramel sauce.
Denny's tops their pancakes with vanilla cream, fresh bananas, warm salted caramel, and even more shortbread pieces.
Banana Pancake FAQs & Recipe Tips
If your pancakes are golden brown on the outside but not entirely cooked through, lower your cooking temperature. This way the pancakes will have more time to cook slowly all the way through. You could also place the pancakes in an oven at 180C/375F for a few minutes for them to firm up.
A simple solution is to just add more baking powder. This will definitely make the pancakes fluffier. Mashed bananas combined with baking powder is a recipe for fluffiness!
This pancake batter can easily be adjusted. If your pancake batter is spreading too much when placed in the pan, whisk some extra flour into the batter. If your pancake batter isn’t spreading enough and is too thick, add some milk until you reach the right consistency.
These pancakes can be stored for 3 - 4 days in a fridge and they can also be frozen and kept in the freezer for up to 2 months. Heat the pancakes before serving and they will be just as delicious as on day one!
More Pancake Recipes To Try:
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Pancakes
- Fluffy Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes
- Power Oat Pancakes
- Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pancakes
Easy Banana Caramel Pancakes
These Easy Banana Caramel Pancakes are the best way to start any day! They are a quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe and they are absolutely delicious with a light, fluffy texture and a rich caramel flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp caramel
- 2 eggs
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Oil or butter for cooking
Toppings
- Banana slices
- Caramel
Instructions
- Mash the bananas. Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash well with a fork until only small bits remain.
- Add vanilla extract and baking powder. Once the bananas are well mashed, add the baking powder and vanilla extract and mix together until well combined.
- Add eggs and caramel. Add the eggs and caramel and whisk together.
- Slowly add the flour. Add the flour one tablespoon at a time until it becomes a thick, scoopable batter.
- Prepare skillet for cooking. Heat up a large skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, lower the temperature to low heat and add a little butter or oil to coat the pan.
- Cook the pancakes. Place small scoops of the batter (about 3 tablespoons) into the skillet. Cover and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. These pancakes cook best slowly over low heat. Repeat this cooking process until you have used up all the batter.
- Serve. Serve the pancakes warm. You can enjoy them as is, or top them with banana slices and extra caramel.
Notes
These pancakes can be stored for 3 - 4 days in a fridge and they can also be frozen and kept in the freezer for up to 2 months. Heat the pancakes before serving and they will be just as delicious as day one!
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This post was made in collaboration with Nestlé Caramel Treat.
