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Banana Bread Matzah Brei
Photo credit Hannah Paperno

Banana Bread Matzah Brei Recipe

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Banana bread matzah brei combines the comforting flavors of banana bread with a classic Passover dish for a sweet, cinnamon-spiced breakfast.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 pancakes

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 10 sheets of matzah
  • hot water
  • 3 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 stick of butter, for cooking

To top (optional):

  • cinnamon-sugar
  • walnuts
  • bananas, sliced
  • maple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, crush matzah and soak in hot water for 15 seconds before draining excess water.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the bananas, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
  3. Into the large bowl of drained matzah, add the egg and banana mixture, and stir to combine.
  4. In a small pan over low heat, melt about 1 Tbsp of butter (per pancake), then use a 1/2 cup to measure out your pancakes. Flatten with a spatula and fry until golden brown on each side, about 3-5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
  5. Top with cinnamon sugar, walnuts, bananas and maple syrup.
  • Author: Hannah Paperno
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Holiday