Banana Pancakes with Walnut Butter

Wondering what to do with an over ripe banana? Make breakfast! 

Recipe: Banana Pancakes with Walnut Butter

Makes 10 4-inch pancakes

Ingredients

3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons butter melted (plus extra for griddle)
1 large egg
1 ripe banana, mashed

Walnut Butter

2 tablespoons soften unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Combine first four ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder) in a medium bowl and set aside.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
3. Gradually add the melted butter, whisking constantly.
4. Form a well in the flour and add the egg mixture, whisking until just combined.
5. Add the mashed banana and whisk to combine.
6. Melt a little butter in a hot pan or griddle. Add 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
7. Cook until bubbles form on the tops of the pancakes, turn over and cook until golden brown.
8. Combine softened butter with chopped walnuts.
9. Serve hot pancakes with walnut butter and maple syrup.