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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Caramelised Banana and Hazelnut Pancakes

    Published: Feb 5, 2018 · Modified: Feb 1, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 50 Comments

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    These caramelised banana and hazelnut pancakes are a true breakfast treat! Super fluffy, extra thick and delightfully soft pancakes studded with crunchy hazelnuts and topped with caramelised bananas!  

    side view of stack of pancakes with maple syrup

    Hey friends!

    With Pancake Day approaching fast, I thought I would squeeze one more pancake recipe, because you can never have too many, right? And this recipe is definitely one of my favourite breakfasts, and I hope it will quickly become your favourite too! 

    side view of stack of 5 pancakes topped with chopped hazelnuts

    Caramelised banana and hazelnut pancakes

    What's so special about this recipe? Well, let's start with pancakes. They're super fluffy, light and sooo pillowy! 100% vegan and dairy-free.

    Chopped hazelnuts add lovely, crunchy texture and that yummy, nutty flavour. I have also added a couple of tablespoons of dark chocolate chips. You don't have to add them, but they create these amazing little puddles of melted chocolate and make these pancakes even more special!

    side close up of a stack of pancakes with caramelised bananas between them

    Layers of caramelised bananas add even more delicious, sweet and sticky flavours to this recipe. You simply have to try it to know what I'm talking about!

    The recipe itself is very easy and super adaptable. Use this pancake batter (minus hazelnuts and chocolate chips) as a base for any vegan pancakes. Treat it as a 'blank canvas'. You can top them with whatever you like, fruit, yogurt, favourite nut butter, or some chocolate.

    overhead view of bowls with ingredients for hazelnut pancakes

    Pancake batter is simply made by mixing 'wet' ingredients with self-rising flour. The consistency of the batter should be thick, but runny.

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    If you prefer your pancake batter to be thinner, simply add some more milk to the mixture.

    How to caramelise bananas?

    If you never tried doing this before, you are up for such a treat! Cooking your bananas in a bit of brown sugar/ caramel will create this wonderful, sticky, golden- brown coating and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

    side close up of stack of pancakes and caramelised bananas between them

    Simply slice the bananas and heat some brown sugar in a large frying pan until it melts (any brown sugar will work). Add banana slices into the pan as soon as you notice sugar melting. Allow them to cook on one side for about 30 seconds, spooning some of that caramel syrup and drizzling it onto bananas. The slices will become soft, so just be careful when removing them from the pan.

    In case if your caramel starts to harden, add a splash of maple syrup or water and mix it a bit until it becomes syrupy again.

    Can I freeze these pancakes?

    Yes you can! Prepare the pancakes as per the recipe instructions (skip caramelised bananas, you can make these on the day when you are planning on eating the pancakes). Once cooked, allow them to cool completely. Place them in freezer bag and keep separated between with parchment paper. To defrost, simply pop the pancakes into microwave for about 20 seconds. You can freeze them for up to 3 months.

    side shot of stack of pancakes and maple syrup being drizzled on them

    If you are looking for some more Pancake Day recipes, check out the below posts for more yum!

    Classic Fluffy Pancakes

    Tofu Pancakes

    Rum & Raisin Pancakes 

    Vegan French Crepes

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    side close up of a stack of pancakes topped with yogurt

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    5 from 18 votes

    Caramelised Banana and Hazelnut Pancakes

    Soft, thick and fluffy breakfast pancakes with hazelnuts and caramelised bananas. 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: pancakes, vegan pancakes
    Servings: 10 pancakes
    Calories: 280kcal
    Author: Anna Wierzbinska

    Ingredients

    For caramelised bananas:

    • 2 medium bananas
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup

    Pancake batter:

    • 200 g self-rising flour (see notes for the alternative)
    • 130 ml milk of choice (I've used oat milk)
    • 4 tablespoon dairy-free yogurt (plus extra for topping)
    • 70 ml maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 50 g chopped hazelnuts
    • 2 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional)
    Metric - US Customary
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    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix together milk of choice, yogurt, olive oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Add flour to this mixture and mix to combine, until you have thick, but runny batter. Add chocolate chips (if using) and chopped hazelnuts (reserve small amount of hazelnuts to sprinkle on top at the end).
    • Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. If the batter sticks to the pan, you may have to add small amount of oil or butter to fry your pancakes. Use roughly about 2 tablespoon of batter per pancake (¼ measuring cup works well too) and fry until small bubbles appear on a surface. Flip the pancake on the other side and fry for further 30- 40 seconds, until golden brown.
    • To caramelise bananas, heat a large frying pan and scatter 2 tablespoon of brown sugar. Heat the sugar until it melts and starts to bubble, to a deep amber colour, then add bananas and coat them in the caramel. If the syrup starts to harden, add a little splash of maple syrup or water until it becomes syrupy again.
    • To serve, stack the pancakes with caramelised banana slices between the layers, and pile some more on the top. Top with some yogurt, drizzle with some maple syrup and sprinkle with more chopped hazelnuts. Enjoy!

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Notes

    • If you don't have access to self-rising flour, you can make your own. Simply add 1 teaspoon of baking powder to your 200g of plain flour.
    • I've used ¼ cup measuring cup for each pancake and this recipe made 10 pancakes.
    • You can swap hazelnuts for any other nut of choice, or leave them out of the recipe completely. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 280kcal
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!

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    Comments

    1. Jo

      March 30, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      Those pancakes looks sensational! Who can resist caramelized banana. Caramelized banana in a pancake is simply the best! I'm so hungry now!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 30, 2020 at 5:46 pm

        hehe, I couldn't agree more Jo! Caramelised bananas are literally the best thing ever!

        Reply
    2. Natalie

      March 30, 2020 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      I made these pancakes for my family this weekend. They turned out perfect. Sweet, fluffy and delicious. They were so easy to make too. We all loved them so much. I will make it again for sure.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 30, 2020 at 5:46 pm

        Aww that makes me super happy Natalie, thank you so much! Over the moon to hear that you've tried and enjoyed this recipe!

        Reply
    3. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      March 30, 2020 at 5:46 am

      Wow just wow! These pancakes look so perfectly fluffy and thick. I will be making these this week, thank you!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 30, 2020 at 5:45 pm

        Pleasure all mine Sam! Thanks so much for stopping by, let me know if you make these!

        Reply
    4. Sara

      March 30, 2020 at 5:43 am

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous stack of pancakes! I would never guess they are vegan - the flavors look absolutely amazing, and I really love that little syrup bottle that you have, too!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 30, 2020 at 5:45 pm

        Thanks so much Sara, my other half could also not believe these are vegan. It's amazing that even without the eggs these are super fluffy and airy! Let me know if you try the recipe!

        Reply
    5. Marcel Corbeanu

      March 30, 2020 at 1:50 am

      Pancakes have been one of my favorite ways to start my weekends. This recipe is now on my to-do list 🙂

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 30, 2020 at 5:43 pm

        Same here Marcel, we always make pancakes on weekends! Glad to hear you will be trying these, let me know how did you get on!

        Reply
    6. Aleta

      March 29, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      Whaaat?! You never fail to amaze me; this recipe is just another one of your incredible inventions! Those caramelized bananas are calling my name and added with the hazelnut flavour? Yummmm!! Love the ideas of the extra hazelnut crunch too!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 30, 2020 at 5:42 pm

        You're so sweet, thanks so much Aleta! I honestly don't know anyone who doesn't like caramelised bananas, and hazelnuts are such a great ingredient to match them with. Let me know if you make them!

        Reply
    7. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli

      March 29, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      These pancakes look amazing! They are super thick and so fluffy! Love the chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips in there, too!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 29, 2020 at 2:56 pm

        Thanks guys, so happy to hear that! And yes, it's a great combo that always produces the delicious result!

        Reply
    8. Paige

      March 29, 2020 at 12:12 am

      5 stars
      I love pancakes and these look amazing! These look like a great weekend breakfast idea too..

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 29, 2020 at 2:55 pm

        Thanks Page, these are made for the weekends, we always have them on Saturday!

        Reply
    9. Paula Montenegro

      March 26, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      The way you mixed both flavors is so unique and looks incredible! I love hazelnuts and who on earth doesn't love caramelized bananas and pancakes?! Great recipe, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 27, 2020 at 1:31 pm

        Thank you Paula! Yeah, hazelnuts and bananas are a great match, the flavours and textures compliment each other really well! Hope you will try and enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

        Reply
    10. Amy Liu Dong

      March 26, 2020 at 7:07 am

      Seeing your pancakes photos makes me so hungry, it looks really delicious and my kids will definitely having a beautiful having these for their breakfast.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 27, 2020 at 1:30 pm

        Thanks so much Amy, these are perfect to enjoy during weekend with a whole family! the recipe can be easily doubled too!

        Reply
    11. Gloria

      March 23, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      You can never go wrong with pancakes for any meal of the day. Seems like we are living in our jammies these days. I could eat these for dinner tonight.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        March 24, 2020 at 11:19 am

        Hah, that is so true Gloria! I don't even know what day of the week it is anymore! And they will be great for dinner too 😉

        Reply
    12. Alkisti @ Travel Bananas

      June 10, 2018 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! I love bananas, I will try it for sure!

      And i love your logo design! Who made it? Cheers

      Reply
      • annabanana

        June 12, 2018 at 2:59 pm

        Thanks so much, hope you will like the recipe as much as I do! And logo was designed by a friend of a friend, very long time ago!

        Reply
    13. Ela

      February 12, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Love these fluffy pancakes, they look amazing! And the flavor combination sounds soooo good! 🙂

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 12, 2018 at 12:47 pm

        Hey Ela!
        So good to hear that you like them! I hope you're making something delicious for Pancake Day tomorrow! 😉 big hugs!

        Reply
    14. Wanderlust Vegans

      February 07, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      We make a new pancake recipe once a year for hubby's birthday. I think this will be the one we try this year! Looks yimmy! I love hazelnut.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 12, 2018 at 11:44 am

        yayyy!!! I'm honoured to ear that! And let me know how did he like the recipe! Hope he will! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Nicole | What She Ate

      February 07, 2018 at 8:32 pm

      These pancakes are so fluffy and mouthwatering! I love caramelized banana so this is right up my alley.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 12, 2018 at 11:43 am

        That is great to hear Nicole!
        Caramelised bananas are just the best! Soooo sweet! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    16. Sarah

      February 07, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      I love everything about these pancakes!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 07, 2018 at 6:03 pm

        That is great to hear Sarah!
        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    17. Mimi

      February 07, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      What fun! And what flavors! Great combination !

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 07, 2018 at 6:03 pm

        Thanks Mimi, it's a good one!

        Reply
    18. Evi

      February 07, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, Anna, these pancakes look incredible! I'm normally not a big fan of sweet recipes, but I'd eat 5 stacks of these right now!! Pinned 🙂

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 07, 2018 at 6:02 pm

        Hey Evi! Yeah, I know how much you like your savoury noms, so it's really great to hear you like this recipe! Thanks so much girl!

        Reply
    19. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

      February 06, 2018 at 11:06 pm

      5 stars
      Hi my darling! How come I had no idea about the Polish Fat Thursday? I know what I'll be doing that day then - heading over to yours with a big box of doughnuts and an extra pair of extra big trousers, just in case hahaha. These pancakes look sensational Anna. I can just about taste them virtually. Great job my lovely xxx

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 07, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        lololololllll! I can easily imagine us working our way through a box of yummy doughnuts, wearing track suits... 🙂
        Thanks so much Tania! Big hugs!!!

        Reply
    20. j

      February 06, 2018 at 9:49 pm

      5 stars
      First of all, your pancake pictures look insanely delicious! 🙂 And secondly, thank you for the heads up on pancake day, I always miss it every year, but I won't this year ha!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 07, 2018 at 5:59 pm

        Ahaha, you're welcome! And thanks so much, may your Pancake Day be filled with many pancakes! 😉

        Reply
    21. Deanna

      February 06, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Oh Wow! these look simply amazing!! I have these on Fat Tuesday/ Pancake Thursday anytime!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 06, 2018 at 4:04 pm

        Hahahahaha Deanna, that's a good point, they are fit for every day use! 🙂

        Reply
    22. Shashi at SavorySpin

      February 06, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      My family members would compete to see how much cake we could eat - wishing we had thought of doughnuts or even these fluffy pancakes! Those caramelized bananas sound and look amazing!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 06, 2018 at 4:04 pm

        Hahah, occasionally, I also participate in cake eating competitions 😉
        So glad you like them Shashi, thanks so much!

        Reply
    23. Amanda

      February 06, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great flavor for pancakes!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 06, 2018 at 1:10 pm

        Thanks Amanda!

        Reply
    24. Jenni

      February 06, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, my goodness! These pancakes are everything! What time is breakfast? I'm coming over!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 06, 2018 at 12:52 pm

        Hah, thanks Jenni, I will put the kettle on for you... 😉

        Reply
    25. Jessica Fasano Formicola

      February 06, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      These sound like they are the most delicious way to start the day! Pancakes always make the morning better!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        February 06, 2018 at 12:51 pm

        They totally do Jessica!
        And I'm so glad you like them, they will make a perfect brunch too! Thanks so much!

        Reply

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