Whole Wheat Banana Bourbon Pancakes
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.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 627kcal
Equipment
- nut chopper optional
Ingredients
For the syrup:
- ¼ pound bacon cut into pieces
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup 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
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
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Pancakes may be frozen for up to 3 months. Store them in an airtight freezer bag with parchment paper between the pancakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 3mg
