These fluffy banana kefir pancakes are the breakfast everyone asks for on slow weekend mornings. Kefir makes the batter light and tangy, and each pancake hides a caramelized banana slice in the middle. They cook up tall, tender, and golden with barely any effort.
For more cozy morning recipes, try our Fluffy Coffee Shop Pancakes or these Oatmeal Apple Pancakes. Kefir gives pancakes their lift thanks to the acidity reacting with baking soda — see Serious Eats for the science of tall, tender pancakes.
Ingredients
- 180 ml kefir (2.5% fat)
- 1 egg
- 120 g whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 10 g powdered sugar
- 1 banana (120 g)
Instructions
- Whisk kefir, egg, powdered sugar, baking soda, and flour until smooth. Slice banana into thin rounds.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Spoon a tablespoon of batter per pancake, press a banana slice into the center, cover with a little more batter.
- Cover with lid and cook both sides until golden and cooked through, 2–3 minutes per side.
Banana lovers should also try our Tender Cottage Cheese Pancakes, and Allrecipes has plenty more pancake inspiration for busy mornings.
Tips
- Keep the heat at medium, not high — the pancakes need time to cook through without burning.
- Cook with the lid on so the steam helps the thick batter set evenly.
- Serve warm with honey, sour cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 244.9 kcal · protein 5 g · fat 4.2 g · carbs 47.3 g.