Pan-Seared Chocolate Banana Pancake for Two

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A quick, indulgent pancake for two featuring ripe bananas and rich cocoa powder, pan-seared to a golden finish and drizzled with honey. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, layers ripe banana, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash 1 large ripe banana with a fork until smooth and slightly chunky.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/8 tsp salt to the mashed banana; whisk to combine.
  3. Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk 1 large egg, 1/3 cup milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth, then pour into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
  5. Step 5: Pour half the batter (about 1/2 cup) into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
  6. Step 6: Flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  7. Step 7: Repeat with remaining batter. Serve the two pancakes stacked, drizzled with 2 tbsp honey.

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