Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (can use all-purpose, whole wheat, or mochiko too)
- ½ - 1 ½ tablespoon matcha powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey or maple syrup to taste)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large bananas (sliced into ½ inch coins)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- cooking spray or butter for greasing pan
Decorations
- 1 tablespoon milk chocolate (melted)
- ½ tablespoon white chocolate (melted)
- pink oil-based food coloring
- powdered sugar, maple syrup, honey, or cinnamon (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Matcha Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous. Then, mix in the milk until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the oat flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Whisk thoroughly until there are no dry spots remaining. Adjust the batter consistency by adding a splash more milk if too thick, or a bit more flour if too thin.
- Incorporate Bananas: Gently fold the sliced banana coins into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat the Pan: Warm a large skillet or frying pan over low to medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook the Mini Pancake Bites: Place one banana slice in the pan, then spoon batter around it to form a mini pancake. Add two dollops of batter on the sides of the banana slice to represent frog eyes. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes or until the pancakes turn golden brown. Work in batches and transfer cooked pancakes to a cooling rack or keep warm in a low oven.
- Decorate the Frog Faces: Use a toothpick or piping bag to draw facial features on the pancake 'frogs' with melted milk chocolate. Mix oil-based pink food coloring into the melted white chocolate to create a blush color; if the chocolate seizes, add neutral oil gradually to restore smoothness. Use this pink chocolate to add blush details.
- Serve: If the pancake bites have cooled, reheat them in the microwave or bake in a preheated 350°F (177°C) oven for 3-5 minutes until warm. Plate the pancake bites and drizzle with maple syrup or honey or dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon as desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy these delightful frog matcha banana pancake bites!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of matcha powder according to your taste preference for a milder or stronger green tea flavor.
- Use oil-based food coloring with white chocolate to prevent seizing; if not available, adding neutral oil helps maintain smooth texture.
- Banana slices add natural sweetness and moisture; ensure they are fresh and ripe for best flavor.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (around 200°F/90°C) if not serving immediately.
- Substitute oat flour with all-purpose or whole wheat flour if desired, noting changes in texture and flavor.
- For a vegan alternative, replace egg with a flax or chia seed egg and use plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
