Banana Pancake Tower with Caramelized Pecans

Breakfast
30 minutes
Apr 29, 2025
5.0
Banana Pancake Tower with Caramelized Pecans
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Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed banana, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pecans are caramelized, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. To assemble the pancake tower, stack the pancakes on a plate, alternating with layers of caramelized pecans. Drizzle any remaining caramel sauce over the top.
  7. Serve the banana pancake tower warm and enjoy!