# What You 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 extra 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 Steps:
01 - Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend mashed bananas, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined, leaving a few lumps 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 until bubbles appear on the surface and edges set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Flip and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, adjusting heat as necessary.
07 - Keep cooked pancakes warm while preparing remaining batter.
08 - Stack pancakes, top with sliced banana, drizzle with warm maple syrup, and garnish with optional toasted nuts.
