Baby Buttermilk Pancakes with Sticky Bananas & Brazil Nuts
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with caramelized bananas and Brazil nuts – a delicious brunch treat!
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed frying pan
- wire rack
- Tea towel
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 175 g plain flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla pod
- 2 large eggs separated
- 25 g butter melted and cooled
- 200 ml buttermilk
- 100 ml milk
- Sunflower oil for frying
Topping
- 140 g caster sugar
- 100 g Brazil nuts roughly chopped
- 2 ripe bananas thickly sliced
- 200 ml maple syrup plus extra on the side
- Natural yogurt or crème fraîche optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a food processor, combine flour, sea salt, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, and vanilla seeds.
- Pulse briefly to blend.
- Add the egg yolks, melted butter, buttermilk, and milk, and process to a smooth batter, scraping down the sides as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold gently into the batter.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Using a small ladle, pour batter into the pan to make pancakes about 10cm in diameter.
- Cook each pancake for about 1 minute, until bubbles form and the top sets.
- Flip and cook the other side until lightly browned.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a wire rack with a tea towel and keep warm in a low oven.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Make the Sticky Banana & Brazil Nut Topping: Place the sugar in a bowl and toss with the chopped Brazil nuts and banana slices.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the sugar-coated bananas and nuts.
- Allow the sugar to melt and caramelize, stirring occasionally until the bananas and nuts are golden brown.
- Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup.
- Serve: Arrange the pancakes on a serving plate, spoon over the caramelized banana and nut mixture, and drizzle with additional maple syrup.
- Add a dollop of natural yogurt or crème fraîche on the side if desired.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice
Pair with a glass of sparkling wine or a light, fruity mimosa for a brunch treat.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 806 kcal | Carbohydrates: 95 g | Protein: 13 g | Fat: 95 g | Fiber: 87 g | Sugar: 87 g