# 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
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend mashed bananas, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; some lumps should remain.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set.
06 - Flip pancakes carefully and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Maintain cooked pancakes warm while finishing the batch.
08 - Stack pancakes and top with sliced banana, warmed maple syrup, and optional toasted nuts.
