Eating well always starts at breakfast, especially when you have children involved. It really is the most important meal of the day, however no one wants to start with something too heavy, though some of the most delicious breakfast meals can be on the filling side. That’s why I love these whole wheat, oatmeal and banana pancakes which are both tasty and so nutritious. The oats are an unexpected touch, and give great texture. Follow my recipe to get a great go on your day!
Here’s what you’ll need to make 12 pancakes, hopefully you have a lot of this stuff already in your kitchen:
1. 1 cup of quick cooking oats
2. 1 cup of whole wheat flour
3. ¾ cup of all-purpose flour
4. ¼ cup of brown sugar
5. ½ teaspoon salt
6. 2 cups of skim milk
7. 2 teaspoons of baking powder
8. ½ teaspoon of baking soda
9. 1 egg
10. 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
11. 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
12. 1.5 mashed bananas
Then, simply:
1. Blend the oats in the jar of your blender until they reach the consistency of flour. Next, whisk the oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour,brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vegetable oil and vanilla. Stir in the mashed banana. Pour the egg mix over the flour mixture and stir until moist. Let it sit for five minutes.
3. Heat a griddle with a bit of oil on medium high heat. Drop batter in large spoonfuls and cook until edges firm up, then flip! Cook until brown on the other side and then repeat until you have completed your batter or made your fill of pancakes!
If you’re feeling decadent, why not throw in a handful of chocolate chips or blueberries? This is a perfect addition for a special occasion or sweets-loving kids. You can also swap the banana for applesauce and add a pinch of cinnamon to change things up. There are so many variations you can do with this easy recipe.
What do you like to cook and share for a nutritious breakfast? Share your recipes with me in the comments!