Whole Wheat, Oatmeal & Banana Pancakes

 These pancakes....were probably the best pancakes I've had in a long time.

 Recently being really SERIOUS about finally ridding myself of my baby weight (Bryce is 2 for heaven's sake), I'm always looking for healthier alternatives to my favorite foods. So here we have...pancakes. Made with whole wheat flour and oatmeal, your toilet will truly love you. I kid.


  WHOLE WHEAT, OATMEAL & BANANA PANCAKES

1 cup oatmeal (quick or old-fashioned)
 1 3/4  cup whole wheat flour
 1/4 cup brown sugar
 2 teaspoons baking powder
 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1 egg
 2 cups milk
 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive)
 1-2 bananas, mashed




   

 Place oatmeal into blender and blend until it resembles coarse flour. Whisk together blended oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt in a bowl. Set aside. Whisk together the egg, milk, oil & vanilla. Stir in mashed banana(s).

   

 Pour egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Let batter stand for 5 minutes. Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium high heat.

 

 Drop batter by spoonfuls onto pan & cook until bubbles form and edges are dry. About 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.


 

 Not perfect IHOP looking pancakes but they sure are good! Can be served with your favorite syrup or alone for a quick morning breakfast.  

Approximate Nutritional Facts per pancake:

Calories : 124*
 Carbs : 21g
 Fat : 4g
 Protein : 4g
 Sodium : 84

 *Calories were calculated using whole milk and vegetable oil. Try using skim milk  and olive oil for an even lower cal version.

  Other tips and tricks to try : Instead of banana try using apple sauce and cinnamon (any other fruit combination will be great as well. I will do blueberry next!). Big batches may not be eaten all in one sitting so freeze cooked pancakes in individual servings to be reheated in the toaster at your convenience.