Quick and easy to make, fluffy and tasty pancakes are a favorite weekend brunch item. They are also great as a light snack, and if you celebrate Hanukah this week, they are a wonderful addition to the traditional Latkes or fried doughnuts. The version I have here has a pronounced banana flavor, with a touch of acidity from the cherries. Try them and enjoy.
Notes:
* Using more mashed bananas than flour makes the pancakes moist and less heavy. The batter may look too dense when mixing, but don’t be tempted to add milk to it, as you’ll end up with a batter that doesn’t hold its shape when frying.
* As the bananas are quite sweet, and the pancakes are served with maple syrup, I prefer to add just a hint of sugar to the batter. However, if you prefer sweeter pancakes, add more to taste.
* Frozen thawed cherries can be used instead of fresh ones, but pat them dry with paper towels before adding to the batter, so they will not be too watery or change the color of the batter. Fresh berries, especially blueberries, can also be used instead.
Makes: 8 large
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
¾ cup mashed ripe banana (from 2-3 medium)
1 L egg
½ tsp vanilla
1 tsp sugar (or to taste, see notes)
1/3 cup thick yogurt
½ cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
Dash salt
½ cup chopped cherries
Oil or clarified butter for frying
Maple syrup for serving
1. In a medium bowl, mix the mashed banana, eggs, vanilla and sugar. Add the yogurt, flour, baking powder and salt and mix well. Add the cherries and mix.
2. Pour 2 Tbs oil or clarified butter to a medium frying pan and place over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium and add ¼ cup of the batter for each pancake. Fry until bubbles appear on top and flip to fry the other side until golden. Serve immediately, with maple syrup on the side.
Delicious-looking latkes – thank you, Ronit!
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Thank you Dolly, I’m glad you liked them. I like these better than heavy Sufganiot! 🙂
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Certainly, but with four little ones around the table who are being brought up the Israeli way, I have to have Sufganiot, in addition to latkes!
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Of course there must be Sufganiot as well! 🙂
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🙂
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Those pancakes are beautiful Ronit. I have been dissatisfied with my pancake recipe they are not fluffy like I like . I will give this one a try I love the addition of bananas.
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Thank you Suzanne, I’m glad you liked the recipe.
I aimed at making the bananas the main ingredient, and use as little flour as I can. It works well for me, as I find most pancakes too heavy. Hope you’ll enjoy this as well. 🙂
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Yum! Happy Holidays Chef Ronit!
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Thank you Cheryl! Happy Holidays to you and yours. 🙂
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And here I am eating plain battered pancakes. Plus the cherries are an interesting touch. 🙂
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Well, there’s always next time!
Thank you Rini. 🙂
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DH wants his usual Sunday French toast/bacon/polenta/poached eggs this morning, but I may try out a version of your pancakes as a light lunch later on.
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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I too would find it hard to switch from such a tasty brunch!
The pancakes are perfect as a light snack, so I hope you’ll enjoy them later on. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing the recipe Ronit! I will try this with lots of banana.
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Thank you, I hope you’ll enjoy the results. I always end up with overripe bananas, so need to find a way to use them. By now I think half of my cakes start with bananas, so it was time to find another option! 🙂
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Sounds delicious. I have banana pancakes all the time (except I use coconut flour), but I love the addition of the juicy cherries. Will definitely try it next time. Thanks Ronit.
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Thank you Myra, I’m glad you liked this version. Hope you’ll enjoy it. 🙂
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Wow – was für eine tolle Kombination! Das Rezept werde ich auf jeden Fall ausprobieren!
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Thank you Juli, I’m glad you liked the recipe. Hope you’ll enjoy it. 🙂
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I’ve always found pancakes are too heavy too, these look nice and light and fluffy!
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Thank you Kathryn, I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one. This version has less flour, so it is lighter. 🙂
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Yap! My husband celebrate Hanukah so I should make this for our brunch 🙂
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Thank you Aki, I’m glad to know. I hope you’ll both enjoy these treats. I was also thinking about your potato croquettes and how suitable they are for Hanukah. 🙂
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That’s great idea that the potato croquette is also good for Hanukah 🙂
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Traditionally, any food that’s fried with oil is suitable, as the miracle celebrated had to do with oil.
Your croquette reminded me of the traditional “Latkes” i.e. fried cakes made with grated potatoes, onions and eggs. I plan to make it soon. 🙂
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Oh!! I didn’t know that! Thank you for telling me 🙂
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Glad you’ve found it interesting. Happy Holidays! 🙂
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Happy holiday!! 😉
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I want this so much right now! Looks amazing, nice post!
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Thank you Krešo, I’m glad you liked the recipe. 🙂
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starting the day with pancakes is the EST! These looks so full of flavour.
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Thank you, I’m glad you liked the recipe. 🙂
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Looks yummy
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Thank you Karen. 🙂
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I like this recipe with the yogurt ,Ronit. It must add protein and a nice tang too. Love banana pancakes and the cherry really puts a cherry on the top!
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lol Thanks Sandhya, I’m glad you liked this version. It is less heavy than ordinary pancakes and more nutritious. 🙂
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omg it looks so delicious! need to try them asap!)))
btw your blog is so inspiring) thanks for sharing
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Thank you, I’m glad to hear. 🙂
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I would never have thought to combine bananas with cherries but definitely sounds like a must try😊
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It’s one of my “this and that” kind of pancakes and it worked so well, it was worth documenting. Other fruits can be used as well, and I sometimes add nuts too.
Hope you’ll enjoy them too. Happy Holidays! 🙂
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Wow, these sound and look absolutely delicious!
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Thank you Annika! 🙂
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Sorry I am neglecting my blogging but I have been out of town for 2-1/2 weeks caring for a younger sister who had serious surgery. Pancakes, flavored with fruit, are a favorite in my family. Never used cherries though. Looks delicious Ronit!
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Thank you Judi, I’m glad you liked this version. I didn’t use cherries either but now that I did, I’m a big fan.
Hope your sister will fully recover soon. She’s so lucky to have such a supportive sister.
Happy Holidays! 🙂
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These beautiful fruit laden pancakes look so healthy. I like that there is not a whole lot of flour in it. The addition of yogurt too is intriguing – will definitely have to have a try. Happy Holidays Ronit 🙂
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Thank you Loretta, I’m glad you liked the recipe. I hope you’ll enjoy it too. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. Happy Holidays to you and yours! 🙂
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Buon Natale
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Thank you and Happy New Year to you too. 🙂
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Grazie
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I have shared the link of this post in my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MyOfficialDiary/
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Thank you Miranda, I’m not on Facebook, but appreciate it! 🙂
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Great Recipe with the added yogurt…cherries are so yummy too. I will be sure to make this soon! 💖 💖 💖
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Thank you, I’m glad you liked my version. I hope you’ll enjoy it too. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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Beautiful pancakes Ronit. Thanks for this great share!!
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Thank you Sumith! It’s my pleasure to share. 🙂
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They look deliciosos 😋… love the ingredients, thanks for sharing
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Thank you for commenting. I’m glad you liked the recipe. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing such a tasty recipe! This is my breakfast tomorrow! 🙂
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Glad to know. Hope you’ll enjoy them. 🙂
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