Forgive me whole30 police for I have sinned: I did NOT have any veggies for breakfast. But don’t worry, I had plenty for lunch and dinner.
Yesterday I REALLY wanted pancakes for breakfast. And I had a very ripe banana in my fridge, threatening to go bad. So I did what any person would do and made those stupid 2 ingredient pancakes from that one tasty video. I’ve tried to make them many times (usually unsuccessfully) and in the process I have perfected the craft. Here’s what you need:
• 1 large, very ripe banana
• 2 eggs
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder*
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Some big shakes of cinnamon
First, mash the banana. Really go for it. Mash it up until it’s the texture of pudding or baby food, almost like it went through a blender. Once it’s certified liquidy, add the eggs and beat the mixture until its smooth and a little fluffy. Add the baking powder and salt and beat it again. Finally add the cinnamon and, you guessed it, one last beating. Really take out your problems on this pancake batter.
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| Cheaper than a therapist |
Grease a big pan and get it really hot, so the batter sizzles when it hits the pan. Here’s the secret: make the pancakes REALLY small, like no larger than 3 inches in diameter. This will make them hold together better and easier to flip. Let them cook for about a minute, or until they’re almost cooked through before you flip. This will save you from a messy disaster.
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| Little baby pancakes, so you can feel like a giant |
Once you flip, they only need to cook for another 20 seconds or so.
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| Are these pancakes for ants? |
Plate them up and repeat until the batter is all gone. I topped mine with a spoonful of almond butter, but you could use fruit, jelly, or syrup (assuming you’re not on whole30). Enjoy these super simple, delicious pancakes (which cost about $0.85 per serving, not including toppings!)
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| So good, you almost forget there's no flour or added sugar. Almost. |
*YES baking powder has cornstarch in it, so it’s also not whole30. But you know what? I work in a restaurant and I’ve probably breathed in more sugar and cornstarch during a shift than the 1/8 teaspoon I used in this recipe. So again, SUE ME.