Banana Pancakes with Guava Syrup (Crêpes à la Banane avec Sirop de Goyave)

Crêpes à la Banane avec Sirop de Goyave, or Banana Pancakes with Guava Syrup, are a delightful and flavorful dish from British Virgin Islands Cuisine. The combination of sweet bananas and tropical guava syrup makes this breakfast or dessert a true island treat.

Banana Pancakes with Guava Syrup (Crêpes à la Banane avec Sirop de Goyave)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup guava syrup
  • Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, flour, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  3. Pour a small ladleful of the batter into the skillet, swirling to spread it thinly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another minute.
  4. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the cooked crêpes on a plate.
  5. Serve the crêpes drizzled with guava syrup.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
5g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Non-stick skillet or crêpe pan Ladle Plate

Tools

Whisk Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the crêpes with a side of fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful breakfast or dessert.

Tips & tricks

For extra tropical flavor, sprinkle some toasted coconut flakes on top of the crêpes before drizzling with guava syrup.

Cost

$8