Saturday, October 25, 2008

Banana Pancakes

***Updated to include the recipe per Marine Wife's request****

Jody's Banana Pancakes

3-4 bananas (the ones that are brown)
Whatever brand of pancake mix you have on hand and ingredients on package
1/4 t ground cloves
1/4 t nutmeg

Mash bananas in bowl. In a seperate bowl measure out enough mix to make one and a half batches (I know math, yuk!). Add cloves and nutmeg. Stir dry ingredients just to incorporte spices. Add any other ingredients that your particular brand of pancake mix calls for. Stir in mashed bananas. I think you all probably know how to make pancakes from this point.



Several years ago P.K. mentioned that his mom use to make banana pancakes. One morning I decided to give it a try. My banana pancakes are now a family favorite. This morning was the first time I had made them since we moved.


Aaron and Hannah helped me. I've been trying to let them help in the kitchen more often. It is hard for me to do because I would rather just get the job done. But each time I have slowed down to let one of them help, I've enjoyed our time in the kitchen.




Hannah is mashing the bananas.


Aaron is mixing the batter.



Rachel and P.K. both like the banana pancakes without syrup since the bananas add sweetness.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I admire the fact that you are letting them help and also that the bananas added. Because I have to get motivated just to get the mix out and fix regular pancakes. Just another sign of my old age. Also I have gene where I wpuld rathe just do it myself and get the job done. hummm wonder where I get that from? (grandmother] aunt mary

Marine Wife said...

hello? recipe?

Marine Wife said...

oh, and I like the brick in your kitchen!

Jody said...

A couple comments...I can't believe my Aunt Mary finally broke down and left a comment.

Marine Wife...believe it or not, the bricks in the kitchen are actually wallpaper. When we first walked through the house it took me a while to notice. The landlord was going to strip the wallpaper and paint it, but I told him I really liked it so he left it for me. I'm thinking all of my kitchens from now on will be "brick."

Shan said...

Hey there. I LOVE the pics... I can't wait to see the new house in person, so that when I see pics, I can really picture you there. :) Just a few more weeks and we are THERE baby!

Way to go on letting the kids help. Doug has to travel this week, so we'll be eating out, ha!

Talk to you soon! XOXO

Stephanie Wilson she/her @babysteph said...

Oh I want some!!

Steph

Kristy said...

I love banana pancakes - they have always been a fav. of mine! I can munch on them all day as a snack also - with just butter on them. I put ripe bananas in the freezer - just for when the mood strikes! I add vanilla and a little sugar to my recipe. Oh, and like marine wife said - I love the brick in the kitchen. How cozy looking!

Anonymous said...

Mmmmmm. I'm going to have to try that recipe. Sounds great!