Caramelized Banana & Belgian Pearl Sugar Pancakes

Name: Caramelized Banana & Belgian Pearl Sugar Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CARAMELIZED BANANAS:; 1 Tablespoon Butter (or Coconut For Vegan Recipe); 1 whole Banana, Peeled And Sliced; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; FOR THE PANCAKES:; 1 whole Egg, Separated, Or See Note For Vegan Substitution; 1 cup Flour; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Or Coconut Oil (melted And Cooled); 1 cup Soda Water; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/4 teaspoons Teaspoon Almond Extract (optional); 2 whole Overripe Bananas Peeled And Mashed; 4 Tablespoons Belgian Pearl Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE CARAMELIZED BANANAS:
1 Tablespoon Butter (or Coconut For Vegan Recipe)
1 whole Banana, Peeled And Sliced
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
FOR THE PANCAKES:
1 whole Egg, Separated, Or See Note For Vegan Substitution
1 cup Flour
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Or Coconut Oil (melted And Cooled)
1 cup Soda Water
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoons Teaspoon Almond Extract (optional)
2 whole Overripe Bananas Peeled And Mashed
4 Tablespoons Belgian Pearl Sugar

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Heat griddle to 350 F.
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To make your caramelized banana topping melt the butter (or coconut oil for vegan recipe) in a skillet over medium heat. Add your sliced bananas and sugar. Gently toss to coat them with the brown sugar. Cook until bananas are a golden brown color and have caramelized. Flip each piece gently during cooking so you don't get a big mush.
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For the pancakes:
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In a small bowl whip your egg white until stiff peaks form (skip this step for vegan recipe).
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In a large bowl sift flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda.
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In another bowl mix your egg yolk, oil, soda water, vanilla extract, almond extract, and mashed banana. For vegan recipe, see note below.
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Add your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Fold in your whipped egg white (skip this step for vegan recipe).
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Add about 5 pieces of pearl sugar in one spot on the griddle. Let it heat up for about 15 seconds. Add 1/4 cup of batter on top of the pearl sugar. Add 5 or so more pieces of pearl sugar on top of batter so that when you flip you'll have pearl sugar on both sides. Flip once bubbles start to form. Cook another minute. Plate and repeat cooking the rest of the batter. Serve with caramelized bananas and maple syrup on top.
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Notes:
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1. Pearl sugar can be found at specialty stores, I got mine from Sur La Table. If you don't find pearl sugar, these pancakes will still turn out just as fantastic because of the caramelized bananas on top!
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2. I actually didn't have any milk on hand so I used soda water instead and I'm happy I did because it cut some calories and added a light and airy texture to the pancakes.
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3. If you'd like to make these vegan, simply take out the egg and add 1/4 cup of applesauce and instead of using butter for the caramelized bananas, use coconut oil!

392

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CARAMELIZED BANANAS:, 1 Tablespoon Butter (or Coconut For Vegan Recipe), 1 whole Banana, Peeled And Sliced, 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Banana & Belgian Pearl Sugar Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!