Banana walnut pancakes

Indulge in a delicious weekend breaky with these Banana Walnut Pancakes, where the comforting sweetness of ripe bananas meets the satisfying crunch of walnuts. This recipe celebrates the harmonious marriage of wholesome flavors and textures, offering a symphony of fudgy sweetness from mashed bananas and a nutty depth from chopped walnuts. Each bite promises a fluffy pancake infused with the essence of tropical coconut oil, ensuring a breakfast experience that's both decadent and nourishing.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup self-raising flour

• 1 ripe banana, mashed

• 1 large egg

• 1 cup buttermilk, dairy milk or plant based milk

• 1 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

• Butter or oil for cooking

Toppings

Date or maple syrup, extra walnuts

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift the self-raising flour.

2. Prepare the wet ingredients: In another bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth. Add the egg, buttermilk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold the mixture until just combined. Do not overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps.

4. Add walnuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts into the pancake batter.

5. Preheat a skillet: Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface.

6. Cook the pancakes: Once the skillet is hot, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges begin to look set, about 2-3 minutes.

7. Flip and cook: Carefully flip the pancakes with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

8. Serve: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as sliced bananas, additional chopped walnuts, maple syrup, or honey.