Mini Banana Pancake Bites

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These mini banana pancake bites are ideal for breakfast or a quick morning snack on the go. Light and fluffy with a sweet, caramelized banana center, they can be prepared in advance for a delicious and convenient bite any time of day.

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
the ingredients to make the Mini Banana Pancake Bites

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, at room temperature

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar plus 1/4 cup, divided

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 small bananas, sliced 1/3-inch thick (24 slices)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 24-cup mini-muffin tray with cooking spray. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together in a medium bowl.

  2. Whisk buttermilk, butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined. Gently fold the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.

    a step in making the Mini Banana Pancake Bites

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

  3. Divide the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar among the prepared muffin cups (1/2 teaspoon each). Place 1 banana slice atop the sugar in each cup. Spoon batter evenly over each banana slice, about 1 heaping tablespoon per cup. Bake until lightly browned and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run an offset spatula around the edges of each bite to loosen, then gently turn the pan upside down to remove the bites. Transfer to a platter, banana-side up.

    a recipe photo of the Mini Banana Pancake Bites

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

To make ahead

Refrigerate cooled bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Equipment

24-cup mini-muffin tray

EatingWell.com, July 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

170 Calories
6g Fat
26g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 3 pancake bites
Calories 170
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 3g 7%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 55µg
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 0mg 2%
Folate 25µg
Vitamin K 1µg
Sodium 178mg 8%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 6%
Potassium 196mg 4%
Zinc 0mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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