Teff and Banana Pancakes with Honey Drizzle

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Light and fluffy pancakes made with nutritious teff flour and ripe bananas, topped with a sweet honey drizzle for breakfast or brunch. This african-inspired breakfast ready in about 25 minutes layers teff flour, all-purpose flour, baking 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 280 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Serves 4 African cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup teff flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 mashed ripe bananas, and 2 tbsp melted butter until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to keep pancakes fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Transfer pancakes to a plate and drizzle with 1/4 cup honey before serving warm.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Teff and Banana Pancakes with Honey Drizzle take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.

How do I store leftover Teff and Banana Pancakes with Honey Drizzle?

Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.

Can I substitute ingredients in Teff and Banana Pancakes with Honey Drizzle?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Teff and Banana Pancakes with Honey Drizzle for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Teff and Banana Pancakes with Honey Drizzle?

African breakfast like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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