Banana Pancakes

Melt 2 tablespoons butter and set it aside to cool slightly. Mash 2 small bananas and measure out 1 cup of mashed bananas.

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk, 1 large egg, melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

In a larger bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoons cinnamon if using.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, then fold in the mashed bananas. Stir gently until just combined – don’t overmix!

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Pour ½ to ¾ cup of batter per pancake into the skillet.

Cook until bubbles form and pop, then flip. Cook for another minute or two, until golden brown.Add the other tablespoon of butter as needed to cook more pancakes

Stack the pancakes and top with sliced bananas, maple syrup, and mini chocolate chips if using.

Devour!