# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for cooking
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ To Serve
11 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warmed
12 - 1 banana, sliced
13 - Optional: chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
# Method:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend mashed bananas, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Gently fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined, leaving a few lumps to maintain fluffiness.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet; cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set.
06 - Turn pancakes and cook an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, adjusting heat as necessary.
07 - Maintain cooked pancakes warm while preparing remaining batter.
08 - Stack pancakes, top with sliced banana, warm maple syrup, and optional toasted nuts.
