Lettuce’s Banana Pancakes. A Cozy, Kid-Friendly Recipe from the Pond
In the quiet corner of the forest, where the pond ripples gently and pancakes are practically a love language, Lettuce the snail has perfected a recipe that’s soft, sweet, and 100% frog-approved. 🐌🐸
These vegan banana pancakes are a go-to in the treehouse for slow mornings, snacky afternoons, and special pancake parties with Puddle. They’re simple, freezer-friendly, and made for little hands to help.
🍌 What You’ll Need:
1 ripe banana
60 ml of plant-based milk (like soy, almond, or oat)
100 g flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
20 g sugar or fructose
1 tsp baking powder (or a mix of baking soda + cream of tartar)
Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon
A little oil for the pan
🐌 How to Make Them:
Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.
Add the plant milk and mix well.
In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon if using.
Pour the banana mix into the dry mix. Stir until you get a smooth batter.
Heat a non-stick pan and lightly oil it.
Scoop 2 tbsp of batter per pancake into the pan. Cook until bubbles form, then flip. Each side needs about 2 minutes.
Serve warm with maple syrup, jam, fresh fruit, or nut butter.
💛 Notes from the Pond:
🐸 Puddle likes his with extra syrup and a pancake hat.
🍓 You can add berries, chocolate chips, or turn them into mini pancakes.
❄️ Leftovers? Stack them in the freezer for an easy weekday win.
🐸 Why We Love This Recipe:
This recipe is gentle, cozy, and ideal for slow family moments - the kind where little ones help mash, stir, and sneak a taste. It’s not just about food - it’s about connection.
Lettuce’s Banana Pancakes
You can find the full recipe (with a sweet little visual) over on Instagram @puddleandlettuce perfect for saving and revisiting when your next pancake morning rolls around.
Or, if you’d rather keep it close, you can download the printable version and stick it on your fridge, your recipe folder, or wherever pancakes tend to happen in your home.