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Healthy Banana Pecan Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup pecan meal (could substitute flax meal)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 6-ounce cup plain Greek yogurt (I use Chobani 2%)
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup (or honey or maple syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or canola oil or melted butter)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 chopped banana, optional

Instructions

  1. Mix wet ingredients and dry ingredients separately. Add wet to dry and stir until just combined, folding in chopped banana, if desired.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet or frying pan over medium heat. I greased the pan with coconut oil to add to the nutty flavor. This type of oil has a high smoke point, so is great for stove-top use.
  3. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls, spreading with the back of a spoon as necessary. The batter will be relatively thick. You could thin with more milk, but I enjoy the thicker pancake a thicker batter creates. Cook until golden brown on bottom, then flip and cook on the other side until golden and cooked through the center. Since the pancakes are thick, you may need to turn your heat down to low so that the insides cook before the outsides become too brown. Try not to press down with spatula to keep pancakes’ lightness.
  4. Yields approximately 15 large pancakes. Serve with maple syrup, fruit, or topping of your choice.

Notes

  • Could substitute vanilla, honey, or other flavored yogurt of your choice.
  • I often make the pancakes the evening before and pop in the toaster oven for a quick breakfast. They freeze well, too.
  • Keep warm in a 200 degree oven if making for a crowd.

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