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.
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
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, flour, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- 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.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the cooked crêpes on a plate.
- 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