Martha Stewart’s Make-Ahead Banana Pancakes Are a Weekday Breakfast Wonder

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We’re always struggling to find a balance on weekdays between food that’s easy to make when we’re busy, is affordable, and is also delicious. While ordering a breakfast burrito for delivery is always an option, it’s not one our budget can handle in perpetuity, and on the other end of the spectrum, a random granola bar from the pantry isn’t the most satisfying option. So, what to do? Martha Stewart, whose 100th book (yes, really!) comes out this November, has the solution. She has a recipe for make-ahead banana pancakes that uses pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand. You can whip up a batch, freeze them, then warm them up in the morning in the microwave or toaster oven before you run out the door. It’s an affordable, tasty, and practical solution to your weekday morning breakfast woes.

What makes Martha Stewart’s make-ahead pancakes such a treat is a simple twist: she adds bananas to the mix. You don’t have to do any extra cooking — you’ll just add sliced bananas to a buttered skillet, then pour the pancake batter on top of them. The bananas get caramelized on one side (don’t let the pan get too hot!), and stay soft in the center of the pancake.

If you want to make a double batch so you can stock up the freezer, we recommend cooking the pancakes on an electric griddle, so you don’t have to make just one or two at a time or try to crowd them in your skillet, which always spells trouble come flipping time. When they’re done, you can serve the pancakes right away, or let them cool, then add to an airtight container or freezer bag and put them in the freezer.

When you’re ready to eat the banana pancakes, you can simply heat them up in a toaster oven, air-fryer, microwave, or in the oven.

If you find yourself struggling to feed yourself, or your family, in the mornings due to time constraints, then Martha Stewart’s make-ahead banana pancakes recipe could be what your life is missing. Prep them on the weekend, and you’ll be enjoying a hearty and satisfying breakfast all week.

Before you go, check out Ina Garten’s easy weeknight dinner recipes below:

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