It's time again! Each month, as part of the Secret Recipe Club, we're (secretly) assigned another blogger, and we get to pick a recipe of theirs to make. This month, I got Renee's Kitchen Adventures. She's certainly got lots of yumminess going on, and I had some difficulty selecting a recipe! Did I want Chicken and Dumplings, Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs, or Hummingbird Cupcakes?
Well, it turns out, I decided to try Two-Ingredient Pancakes. I'd heard about these pancakes before, especially as I was researching Paleo. However, I never gave them a try since I wasn't sure how they'd turn out, and I'm not really a huge fan of banana. (Plus, I keep some DIY Bisquick around in case I need a quick pancake fix!) I modified the recipe slightly since I wanted to use regular eggs instead of eggbeaters.
After trying them, I was a bit surprised at the taste. There's really not a whole lot of banana flavor. Pretty surprising, especially since half the ingredients are - you guessed it! Bananas. The texture also surprised me a bit when I was making them. After hitting the pan, the pancakes would rise a bit, like regular pancakes. However, after taking them off the heat, they do tend to deflate a bit - kinda like when you take a Dutch Baby out of the oven, but not as drastically. :) Do these two-ingredient pancakes taste exactly like regular pancakes? No. Do these two-ingredient pancakes taste yummy? Yes! I could definitely recommend them, and they're tasty, as long as you're not expecting them to be exactly like standard pancakes. :)
What are some of your favorite two or three ingredient recipes?
Two-Ingredient Pancakes
by CJ HuangPrep time:
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Yield: 4 servings
Materials:
| Mass | Weight | Volume | Number | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 grams | 11.25 ounces | 3 | bananas | ||
| 4 | eggs | ||||
| 1/4 teaspoon | baking powder |
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1. Gather all materials. |
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2. Mash bananas. You'll want it pretty uniform so you don't get lumpy pancakes. :) |
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3. Beat eggs, and then beat in mashed bananas. |
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4. Cook about a quarter cup of batter on a greased pan. I'd recommend going with a smaller than usual amount of batter since these pancakes are a bit more difficult to flip, and a smaller pancake's just a bit easier to work with. |
Very interesting! Almost like a crepe or a Swedish pancake! :) Nice choice for the SRC! :D
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed them. Yep, not a traditional tasting pancake in any way, but still pretty delicious!
ReplyDeleteI count three ingredients, but still. Amazing. Thanks for sharing, CJ.
ReplyDeleteOne of them's optional. :) It surprised me how well they turned out too! :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely agree! Not at all like a traditional pancake, and definitely delicious. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's almost like a thick crepe. :) I'm wondering if it'd make a nice wrapper for a sweet crepe now!
ReplyDeleteSo good to know. I've been wanting to try these too. Now I will.
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think!
ReplyDeleteHi there CJ! I found you on Janice's Mostly Blogging Linky Party! Thank you so much for hosting! This recipe sounds amazing! Even I can do this! Not the best cook in the world, but I'm trying to learn. :-) Hope you are having the most wonderful week CJ!
ReplyDeleteWelcome! Hope you enjoy this recipe. :) It's only got two (or three) ingredients, so it's a great place to begin. Let me know what you think if you try it out. Hope you are having a great week!
ReplyDeleteI've always wondered about these pancakes. Weird that they don't taste more like banana! Fun choice for SRC!
ReplyDeleteI know! It's odd, isn't it? Most of the volume is made of bananas, yet it doesn't really taste like bananas! I'm guessing the eggs mask the flavor. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for responding CJ! And I will definitely let you know how they turn out:-) Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing how you like them! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm excited about these pancakes, all right. Going to try them this weekend! We love eggs and bananas, and I can imagine how they are going to taste.
ReplyDeleteI do have a couple of questions. I see that there is a third ingredient in the ingredient list, as well as in the ingredient picture: Baking powder. It's not mentioned in the directions, though, unless I missed it. (I did go back a second time, but my eyes are old and I seem to miss things these days.)
I'm assuming there's no baking powder, since this is a 2-ingredient recipe, but just in case, I thought I should ask. If we DO need it in the batter, when do we add it? Just before we pour the batter onto the griddle perhaps?
We liked these pancakes. They definitely don't taste like your usual pancakes, and surprisingly didn't taste like bananas either.
ReplyDeleteThanks for pointing out the missing baking powder! I did use it in Step 3 to help make the pancakes fluffier. However, I have heard of many people skipping it, and the pancakes turned out fine too. :) I have this recipe titled as Two-Ingredient Pancakes since the baking powder is optional. Maybe you could try it both ways and see which you prefer. :) Let me know what you think once you've tried them!
HI CJ,
ReplyDeleteThese pancakes sound so simple to make, healthy, and tasty. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
Once day I have to remember to set aside bananas for making these pancakes. They look so easy, and I've heard they're delicious. Great choice for SRC!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it odd how it's those recipes that require the fewest ingredients that it takes the longest to get them? I know I had to set aside bananas a few times before I could finally make these 2 ingredient pancakes. :) They are really easy to make and yummy too!
ReplyDeleteYes - they definitely are! Just two (or three) ingredients and less than 15 minutes from bowl to table. :) Hope you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThese pancakes look fantastic!! Amazing they're so easy to make :)
ReplyDeleteEasy recipe - I like that! A great breakfast idea for a lazy weekend. Thanks for sharing with us at #AnythingGoes
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on that! Sleep in and still get a hot breakfast on the table. :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing? Definitely loved how quick and easy they were to make. :)
ReplyDeleteThe next time I buy bananas I'm buying a few extra so I can try this. Great SRC choice.
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think once you give it a try! :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes! These are amazing pancakes!! And yet so simple! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
ReplyDelete~Haley
Definitely! I'm always a fan of simple and yummy. :)
ReplyDeleteOh these sound fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI know I'm going to have try them ASAP!
I also love this group... I wonder if I could join??? I need a little kitchen inspiration :)
Julie
Gourmet Getaways
Let me know what you think once you give them a try! You can apply to join at http://secret-recipe-club.blogspot.com/ I'm not sure what the status is right now if there are openings or if you'd have to go on the waiting list. I love how it "forces" me to go to a blog I'm usually not familiar with and browse the archives to find something to make. :)
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious and so easy to make!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! Thanks for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Party.
ReplyDeleteThey were! You really can't go too much simpler than two (or three) ingredients. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and stopping by! :)
ReplyDeleteI love pancakes, these look delicious. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
ReplyDeleteCome Back Soon!
Miz Helen
And easy too! Just two (or three) ingredients and minutes from bowl to table. :)
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ReplyDeleteAwesome! I'll try to stop by tomorrow. Thanks for the feature. :)
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