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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Large & small mixing bowls, kitchen knife, wooden spoon for stirring & pouring, measuring cup & spoons, griddle or large skillet with pan spray, spatula, tools to warm & hold syrup.
INGREDIENTS:
 | 2 large ripe bananas, peeled & sliced |
| 1 Tbsp sugar |
| 1 cup all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 cup oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned) |
| 1 Tbsp baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp salt, optional |
| 1 cup milk (non-fat or soy is ok) |
| 1 egg, lightly beaten |
| 2 Tbsp vegetable oil |
| Maple-flavored syrup, warmed |
| Extra sliced bananas for garnish, optional |
| Coarsely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional |
DIRECTIONS: In a medium bowl combine banana slices & sugar, stir to coat slices well, set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon & salt, mix well. In medium bowl combine milk, egg & oil, blend well. Add to dry ingredients mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened, do not over mix. Heat lightly greased griddle over medium-high heat. For each pancake, pour scant1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Top with 4-5 banana slices. Turn pancakes when tops are covered with bubbles & edges look cooked. Serve with warm syrup & additional banana slices & nuts.
SERVINGS: About 12 4-inch pancakes
BANANA PANCAKES