If you're looking to indulge in a wildly delicious stack of pancakes from time to time, do so with these Whole Wheat Banana Bourbon Pancakes with Bourbon Bacon Butter Syrup.
When it comes to breakfast foods, I normally lean toward savory dishes. Eggs, potatoes and toasted bread products are the things my dreams are made of. However, lately, I've noticed a shift in my taste buds that has me craving a touch more of the sweeter things in life, so these Whole Wheat Banana Bourbon Pancakes are right up my alley.
My newly developing sweet tooth lead me to create this recipe for Whole Wheat Banana Bourbon Pancakes with Bourbon Bacon Butter Syrup. The fact that I used whole wheat flour makes me feel better about my decision to eat a stack of 6, and then go back for more. LOL
I'm not sure what I love the most about the recipe. It's either the whole wheat banana bourbon pancakes, or the bourbon bacon butter syrup. Either way, when they're combined, I do believe they rate as some of the best pancakes I've ever eaten! And, since the flavor of the syrup is good enough to stand on its own, why not try drizzling it over baked sweet potatoes, biscuits, or even pork chops? That's what I'm looking forward to next!
To make the Bourbon Bacon Butter Syrup, partially cook cut-up bacon in a saucepan. Add chopped walnuts, butter, brown sugar, and pure maple syrup. Bring to a medium boil and stir occasionally until the bacon is cooked through. Remove the pan from heat, stir in the bourbon, and a pinch of salt.
To make the pancakes, mash 3 ripe pancakes in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, vinegar, melted butter, vanilla and bourbon.
Stir in the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Whisk until combined. Heat griddle and prepare pancakes as you normally do. Serve pancakes hot, and top with the syrup.
Oh boy, I just know you're going to love these.
Whole Wheat Banana Bourbon Pancakes with Bourbon Bacon Butter Syrup
Ingredients
For the syrup
- ¼ pound bacon cut into pieces
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ c pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- pinch salt
For the pancakes
- 3 overripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 2¼ cups milk
- 1½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Tools
- medium sauce pan
- measuring cups
- large bowl
- medium bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- griddle
- spatula
Instructions
To make the syrup
- Partially cook the bacon (stirring occasionally) in the saucepan over medium/high heat. Approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add the walnuts and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and salt. Bring to a boil and continue cooking (stirring occasionally) until the bacon cooks through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon. Set the sauce aside and warm (if needed) when the pancakes are ready.
To make the pancakes
- In a medium bowl stir together the milk and vinegar. Set aside for 2-3 minutes.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
- Whisk in the eggs, milk mixture, butter, vanilla and bourbon.
- Add the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Heat the griddle over medium/high heat and cook the pancakes for 30-40 seconds per side.
- Serve hot, and top with the syrup.
Notes
My husband was the inspiration for the syrup portion of this recipe (he loves his bacon), and for the apron shown below. LOL. Trust me, he says this All. The. Time!
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Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Wow, how decadent! I love your use of bourbon in these and the syrup to go with them!
Nutmeg Nanny says
You took all my favorite things and put them into a pancake - YES! I love all thing banana and bourbon is my one true love. Serve this with a side of sausage and call me over for breakfast!
colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Yes to that apron...TRUTH!! And the pancakes?? Oh man do I want to eat that whole stack...the sausage AND some bacon plus possible drink the syrup with a straw...Ok, I think I need to go and make breakfast right now, I woke up hungry and you are killin me!!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
I can't think of a better way to start my day - especially on a weekend!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Mmmm Banana Bourbon Pancakes just sound perfect! I bet that bourbon bacon butter syrup would be so good. Making these soon!
Renée says
Try the bourbon bacon syrup on other things, too. Maybe pork chops or chicken. Oh boy, now I'm hungry!
Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker says
That syrup!! OMG - YES PLEASE! I'd love a six-stack of those pancakes to match my own "six-stack". Lol 🙂
eat good 4 life says
Wow these are the ultimate pancakes. I love the addition of bourbon, very unique!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Holy cow, that bourbon bacon butter syrup is screaming my name!! Super cute apron, too - I couldn't agree more with that philosophy 🙂
Renée says
LOL. The bourbon bacon butter syrup screamed my name too, and I keep hearing it! Glad you like the apron. Bacon lovers, unite!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
This needs to be my dinner tonight. Yup, I said dinner! They look too good!
Renée says
I don't think that's odd at all. When I made them, I made them for dinner 🙂
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
i don;t know what sounds more delicious, the pancakes or the syrup!
angie says
The only thing better than bacon - more bacon, or perhaps those pancakes! They look amazing!!!! I love that you added whole wheat flour too. That definitely makes this a healthy dish in my books!
Catherine says
Dear Renee, you pancakes sounds marvelous! I could go for a stack of these right now. Pinning for later. xoxo, Catherine
Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry says
Oh my GOODNESS! Bourbon syrup sounds heavenly and I need that apron!
Katerina @ Diethood says
Whoa whoa whoa... HELLO weekend breakfast!! That syrup, though... I might just drink it up before it even makes it to the pancakes. Just sayin'. 😀
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
Ahhh!! Seriously?! Bourbon syrup sounds perfect for me (I usually avoid syrup on my pancakes but not in this case!)