Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

Very ripe (with brown spots) bananas will give these pancakes the best flavor. These healthy pancakes have a soft texture that is easy for even little kids to chew and they’re satisfying for adults too.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 very ripe medium bananas (about 2 cups sliced)
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

1. Mash the bananas until smooth.
2. Add bananas to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients except the butter. Gently stir together.
3. Warm a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add a small bit of the butter, melt, and spread it around the pan.
4. Drop 1/4 cup full of batter onto the pan and spread out thinly to about 1/4-1/2 inch think. Cook for about 3 minutes or until you see bubbles on the surface on the pancake. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Continue to cook the rest of the batter.
6. Serve warm with Caramelized Bananas, maple syrup, yogurt, nut butter, or any toppings you like.