Buttermilk Banana Pancakes with Coconut Maple Syrup

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

all purpose flour

3 tbsp

granulated sugar

1 tbsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1 1/4 cups

buttermilk (regular or low-fat)

2 tbsp

vegetable oil or melted butter

large eggs

medium banana, mashed (about 1/3 cup mashed)

medium banana, sliced, optional

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

maple syrup

1/4 tsp

coconut extract

), optional

chopped macadamia nuts, pecans, or almonds or toasted coconut, for garnish, optional