Banana Buttermilk Pancakes

These banana pancakes are so fluffy and yummy, you won't be able to stop eating them...great with whipped butter. (Note: cook time listed is for each pancake)

• Ready In: 16 mins
• Yields: 3 cups batter (approx)

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup  mashed ripe banana (not pureed)
• 2  large eggs
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1  teaspoon  grated orange zest (optional)
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Preheat a griddle or frypan to med-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, mashed banana, eggs, melted butter and orange zest (if using); add to flour mixture, stir well until evenly blended Lightly oil griddle or frypan.
4. Pour approximately 1/4 cup pancake batter onto griddle, cook about 3 minutes on each side Repeat, until all batter is used up.
5. Keep warm in the oven.