Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes With Orange Butter Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes With Orange Butter

• Unsalted Butter
• Orange Zest
• Fresh Orange Juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• All Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• Macadamia Nuts
• Maple Syrup

How to Make Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes With Orange Butter

1. **Make the Orange Butter:**
2. In a small bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and the zest of 1 orange until light and fluffy.
3. Add 2 tablespoons orange juice and mix until well combined. Set aside.
4. **Make the Pancakes:**
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Fold in 1 ripe banana, mashed, and 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts.
9. Heat a lightly oiled 12-inch nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
10. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
11. Serve immediately with a generous dollop of orange butter.