# 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 additional 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
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; some lumps are acceptable to ensure tenderness.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges become set.
06 - Flip pancakes carefully and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; adjust heat to prevent burning.
07 - Maintain cooked pancakes warm on low heat or a warming tray while finishing remaining batter.
08 - Stack pancakes and top with sliced banana, drizzle with warm maple syrup, and sprinkle with optional toasted nuts as desired.
