pancakes with banana & lime caramel

I've always been a fan of pancakes no matter what flavour it has in it. Pancakes are so easy to make and it goes so well with fruits, especially my all time favourite bananas. With a spoonful of whipped cream and some caramel over the top, nothing gets better. I still recall once having this really really big, i mean BIG pancake in America. It was my breakfast before heading to Atlanta. Pancakes with banana, caramel and raisins. Oh my gawd.. it was the best pancake ever! No one does it better than the Americans. No wonder their obesity rate is sky rocketing every year. :-)

Recipe:

2 tbsp                            shredded coconut

350 gm                          pancake mix (any brand would do)

75 gm                            butter

1/2 cup                          brown sugar

1/3 cup                          lime juice

3 large                           bananas

Method:

1. Place coconut in a dry frying pan and cook, stirring over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate to cool. (this method brings out the toasty flavour of the coconut)
2. Make pancake batter according to packet instructions. In a lightly greased frying pan, cook 1/4 cupfuls of the batter for 1-2 minutes each side or until golden brown. Set aside. 
3. Melt butter in a frying pan, add sugar and lime juice. Stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until smooth and thickened slightly. Add bananas and toss to coat. 
4. Serve pancakes with bananas and lime caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut.