Whole Wheat Oatmeal Banana Pankakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 medium bananas
• 4 tablespoons light butter (melted)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

1. 1

   DRY: Blend 1/2 cup oats on HI until they reach a powdery consistency. Put blended oats into a bowl with remaining oats and set aside. Blend the remainder of dry ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Add to oats.

2. 2

   WET: Blend banana, milk, eggs, vanilla, and butter on LO until smooth.

3. 3

   COMBINE: Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients, and stir until just mixed. Do not over mix.

4. 4

   COOK: Pour onto hot waffle iron and serve immediately. Or, place baked waffles into a 200 degree oven until all waffles are done.