Inspired by Elvis Presley's love for peanut butter and banana sandwiches, these pancakes are a sweet and savory treat. The combination of fluffy pancakes, creamy peanut butter, and sliced bananas will have you singing 'Love Me Tender' with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- Maple syrup for serving
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then add the milk and vegetable oil. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and ladle the pancake batter onto the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- To serve, spread a layer of peanut butter on each pancake, top with sliced bananas, and drizzle with maple syrup.
Interesting Facts
Elvis Presley famously loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches, which inspired these Elvis Pancakes.
The combination of peanut butter and banana is a classic American flavor combination.