Banana Oatmeal Pancakes with Peanut Butter Syrup

Lately I have not been making very many special breakfasts. I have been taking advantage of sleeping in on that days that I can. So by the time I finishing my morning workouts and shower, I do not feel like making anything. Also, it is usually around 10 and by the time I make something and eat it I would not not want lunch until later and then would not be hungry for dinner at our normal family dinner time. So, I opt for a quick and easy breakfast. 

The other day I was sick of what has become my usual breakfast and actually made a special breakfast. Not only were these pancakes delicious, but I felt like it was a somewhat healthy breakfast with the oats and whole wheat flour in the pancakes. The peanut butter syrup was not only delicious but a welcome change from regular maple syrup.

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes with Peanut Butter Syrup

Ingredients:

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Peanut Butter Syrup

• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup peanut butter

Directions:

1. Place the oats in a mini food processor and blend until the texture of coarse flower.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground oats, both flours, baking powder and soda. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the mashed banana, egg, sugar, vanilla and half and half.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined. Add in the melted butter and just until combined.
5. Preheat the griddle and then add a bit of butter and allow to melt.
6. Scoop out 1/4 cup of batter and drop onto the griddle. Cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the pancakes over and cook on the other side until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Continue with the rest of the batter.
7. While cooking the pancakes, in a small saucepan add in the maple syrup and peanut butter. Stir over low heat until heated through and well combined. 

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

Yields 16 pancakes

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 382
Total Fat		10.8g
Saturated Fat		4.3g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat		0.2g
Cholesterol		42.5mg
Sodium		301.4mg
Total Carbohydrates		50.7g
Dietary Fiber		3.1g
Sugars		22.55g
Protein		10.5g
Calcium		17.8%
Iron		9.8%
Potassium		224.7mg
Vitamin A		2.2%
Vitamin C		1%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Simply Scratch.