Hearty-Banana Oat Pancakes
Makes about 12 (4-inch) pancakes

Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

• 2 - large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
• 1 - Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 - cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 - cup QuakerŽ Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
• 1 - Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 - teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 - teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 - cup fat-free milk
• 1 - egg, lightly beaten
• 2 - Tablespoons vegetable oil
• Maple syrup, warmed
• Banana slices (optional)
• Coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Preheat griddle over medium-high heat (or preheat electric skillet or griddle to 375°F). Lightly grease griddle.

1. In medium bowl, combine banana slices and sugar; stir to coat slices with sugar. Set aside.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
3. In medium bowl, combine milk, egg and oil; blend well.
4. Add to flour mixture all at once. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Do not overmix.)
5. For each pancake, pour scant 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle.
6. Top with four or five banana slices.
7. Turn pancakes when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked.
8. Serve with warm syrup and, if desired, additional banana slices and nuts.