For Bacon Pancakes:

1. Cook the bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
2. Mix the batter: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together pancake mix and cold water until smooth with no lumps.
3. Make bacon pancakes: Place one piece of bacon in a pan over medium heat. Pour pancake batter over the bacon, using just enough to cover it completely. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Flip and finish: Flip the pancake and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining bacon pieces.
5. Serve: Serve warm with maple syrup.

For Caramelized Banana Pancake Bites:

1. Prep the bananas: Slice bananas into rounds about 1cm (roughly 1/2 inch) thick.
2. Caramelize the bananas: Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add banana slices in a single layer without overlapping. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook for 3 minutes without moving.
3. Flip and finish caramelizing: Flip each banana slice and cook for another 3 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden.
4. Cool the bananas: Transfer caramelized banana slices to a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
5. Mix the batter: While bananas cool, whisk together pancake mix and cold water in a medium bowl until smooth.
6. Coat and cook: Using a fork, dip each chilled banana slice into the pancake batter, coating completely. Place on a preheated pan over medium heat. Cook for 20-30 seconds per side until golden brown.
7. Serve: Transfer to a serving plate and dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.