Name: Whole Wheat Cinnamon Banana Pancakes
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp wheat germ; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 1 egg; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tbsp oil; 1 banana

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Banana Pancakes are the ultimate comfort breakfast. The caramelized banana center surrounded by pancake batter with warm spices is a next level flavor combo. The key to getting a super delicious caramelized banana in the center of these pancakes is to place the banana on the pan first and then envelope it with the batter. The banana cooks and gets extra yummy while the rest of the batter begins to bubble. So good!

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Instructions

Whisk the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.

Whisk the egg, milk and oil in a separate bowl.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.

Heat a non stick pan or cast iron pan to medium heat. Pour a little oil in the pan and take a paper towel to evenly coat the pan (make sure not to overly grease the pan).

Place a banana slice in the pan over low/medium heat then pour 1-2 tablespoons of batter over the banana slice to make one pancake. Cook on one side until tiny bubbles start appearing (3-4 minutes) and it firms up. You can make several pancakes in the pan at once.

With a spatula, gently loosen the pancakes and flip them over. Continue to cook until they appear firm and cooked through.

Cool and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Master the Banana Placement Technique 🍌
Place thin banana slices directly on the hot pan first, let them sear for 30 seconds until golden, then immediately pour batter around them to trap the caramelized flavor in the center of each pancake.
Use Ripe Bananas for Natural Sweetness 🟡
Select bananas with brown speckles on the skin—they contain more natural sugars that caramelize beautifully and create deeper flavor than underripe bananas.
Toast Wheat Germ for Enhanced Nuttiness 🌾
Lightly toast the wheat germ in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding it to your dry ingredients to unlock nutty, toasted flavors that elevate the entire dish.
Control Pancake Thickness with Batter Consistency 🥄
Add whole milk gradually until your batter reaches a pourable but slightly thick consistency—lumps are okay and actually create fluffier pancakes than a perfectly smooth batter.
Time the Flip with Bubble Appearance ⏱️
Flip pancakes when bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set and slightly dry—typically 2-3 minutes; this ensures the banana caramelizes fully while the top cooks through.