Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
For some pancakes that are taken to another high level of deliciousness, this recipe for Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Coconut Syrup has got to be the ultimate. Seriously, as a savory breakfast recipe person, “I. KID. YOU. NOT”
Once you take a bite out of these creamy, dreamy, sweet and nutty pancakes lathered with homemade coconut syrup, you will immediately be swept away to the tropics! You’ll truly never forget these pancakes and syrup and will hope to have them again very, very soon!
Yes, the pancakes themselves are a treat, but if you ask me, it is the coconut syrup that steals the show! Coconut syrup is not easy to find and when you do, you’ll notice that it is pretty pricy! You can find it at World Goods or online if your store (probably) doesn’t carry this expensive product that few mainlander’s are aware of. If you can’t do that, then Coconut Suryp can be made from scratch at home . . . plus it is so fresh! There’s nothing like drizzling warm syrup on top of warm pancakes fresh off the griddle either.
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Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
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Description
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Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Garnish
- Freshly-sliced bananas
- Macadamia nuts, chopped
For the Coconut Syrup
- 14 ounces Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the Pancakes
- In a mixing bowl thoroughly mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together buttermilk, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry and wet mixtures until the batter is lumpy.
- Heat a non stick frying pan or griddle over low heat.
- Pour batter for the size of the pancake that you prefer onto the frying pan or griddle.
- Sprinkle some of the chopped macadamia nuts onto each pancake, flip it over and cook until golden for another 1 ā 2 minutes.
For the Coconut Syrup
- In a heavy pan, heat all ingredients and whisk continuously over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until thick.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
I was excited about making these Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Coconut Syrup because we just returned from Maui & had them there. But….I was very disappointed in the Coconut Syrup. I questioned 2 tsp of salt but decided there must be a reason, but it definitely hindered the taste of the syrup affecting the overall taste of the pancakes. Why did you tho I so much salt was necessary?
Pam, this is the recipe that was given to me in Maui. I am so sorry that it didn’t work out. Let’s both try it again with only a half teaspoon of salt and taste the results.
Roz
These look decadent, Roz. Can you buy that coconut syrup online?
Hi LInda,
Welcome back from your honeymoon! Yes, I believe that you can purchase coconut syrup online and in World Foods stores. There are about 3 or 4 brands with different price points. I have not done a taste comparison. It is easier to use a high quality bottled version of coconut syrup, just as it is to buy high quality imported, canned San Marzano tomatoes. When on vacay in the islands, this is a recipe that I seek out with fervor, despite the fact that I am not a morning sweets person. I would trade my savory eggs for this recipe any day. Let me know what you find and what you think of this recipe Linda.
Grazie,
Roz
I love anything that is banana. I also love macadamia nut muffins so for pancakes is interesting. I love this recipe! Coconut whipped cream on top sounds delicious!
Samantha,
If you love banana recipes and you love macadamia nuts, then I’m pretty sure that you will love these pancakes! I simply adore them and I am not a pancake person at ALL! You can also purchase mixes and syrup on line if you are short on time, but nothing beats home-made from scratch. Please let me know what you think!
Roz
La Bella Vita Cucina
Thanks for this special pancake recipe. i really want to make these for our family. Sometimes we enjoy pancakes for dinner as well, not just for breakfast š Love that coconut syrup as well š
Gina,
This is a recipe that I know that your family will flip over! They are nearly impossible to find on menus on the mainland of the States. I help that you enjoy, since I searched all over for a great recipe to share with everyone who knows what these taste like. You can also order the pancake mix and the coconut syrup online if you are short on time. The homemade pancakes make all the difference though!
Please let me know what you think!
Ciao,
Roz
La Bella Vita Cucina
Gina,
This is a recipe that I know that your family will flip over! These pancakes are nearly impossible to find on menus on the mainland of the States. I hope that you enjoy, since I searched all over for a great recipe to share with everyone who knows what these taste like.
You can also order the pancake mix and the coconut syrup online if you are short on time. The homemade pancakes make all the difference though!
Please let me know what you think!
Ciao,
Roz
La Bella Vita Cucina
This makes me think of Hawaii because we’d have pancakes and macadamia nuts (and many other things) for breakfast when we were there years ago. This looks like such a gorgeous treat for breakfast!!
I hear ya, Monica! These are not pancakes that we would normally have in the Carolina’s either. But oh my goodness, once someone takes just a single a bite into the whole thing with the syrup . . . it’s like a trip to tropical heaven, don’t you think Monica! This is my absolute, hands-down, favorite pancakes that are nearly impossible to find on the U.S. mainland. Enjoy and let me know what your thoughts are, Monica!
Roz
These look absolutely delicious! My family loves bananas and we always have a bunch of two in the house. I will have to give these a try!
Oh I hope that you do try these, Emily!
These are not my specialty, but one that I searched for a great recipe to share with everyone.
Get some macadamia nuts and some coconut syrup. It’s the combination that will blow your mind!
Let me know what you think,
Roz
La Bella Vita Cucina
Oh wow! I want these right now!
Yes, when I first had these Adriane, I wanted more the next minute and the next day and the next month.
I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Please let me know what you think!
Ciao,
Roz
What a treat to have these for breakfast! I am loving all of those tropical flavors and that luscious syrup. Hmm, I wonder if it would be a bad thing to have that lime cooler with these too? š
Oh Susan, how I would love to enjoy the lime cooler with you alongside the tropical pancakes. I’m so much more of a savory breakfast/brunch recipe gal…..but when it comes to these pancakes? I surrender! So does my husband who is not a fan of mainstream meat and potatoes recipes. He totally melts when these pancakes and syrup are in front of him.
These sound so delicious. I love coconut and anything coconut, so I am sure I would love these as well.
I am right there alongside you Heather! I’m a coconut lover, and my husband is not. But when he comes across a delicious coconut recipe such as this, he caves!!!! LOL! Thanks for stopping by!
Roz
Coconut always gets my attention and your pancakes and syrup sound very delicious! Tropical flavors at their best for remembering Hawaii! Thanks for the recipes!
Pam, since coconut is not a native ingredient of either the Midwest where both you and I hail from, it is always such a treat in recipes. We don’t get to Hawaii often due to the huge difference in distance and time from South Carolina, so when we do get there, we make absolute sure that we enjoy recipes with coconut and other locally, super-fresh and delicious ingredients. This is my all-time favorite Hawaiian recipe! I seek out these pancakes wherever I can on the islands!
Wow, Roz! This is a trip to a tropical island on your plate. What a great combination! Love it.
Thanks John, I love to experience any cuisine that I normally don’t prepare on a day to day basis in my own cucina. So many wonderful flavors around the world! Thanks for joining me on my trips and foodie experiences!
Awesome tropical flavour, Roz. These pancakes look fluffy and very tempting.
Oh Angie, These are my absolute, hands-down favorite pancakes on the planet. I’m so happy to share the recipe with you!
Roz