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Healthy Oatmeal Apple Pancakes

Deliciously nutritious pancakes made with oats and apples that are fluffy and wholesome, perfect for a delightful breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Cooking oil or spray for the pan

Instructions

  1. Prep your kitchen: Start by gathering your ingredients, measuring cups, and mixing bowls.
  2. Blend the oats: Toss the rolled oats into a blender or food processor and pulse until they reach a flour-like consistency.
  3. Mash the banana: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until it’s mostly smooth.
  4. Mix ingredients: In your mixing bowl, add the blended oats, mashed banana, and applesauce. Stir it well to combine.
  5. Add wet ingredients: Crack in the eggs and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix it all together.
  6. Spice it up: Sprinkle in the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold them gently into the mixture.
  7. Pre-heat the pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  8. Pour and cook: For each pancake, use a 1/4-cup measuring cup to pour the batter onto the skillet.
  9. Flip! Cook for about 3–4 minutes on one side, then carefully flip the pancakes.
  10. Repeat: Continue until all the batter is cooked, keeping finished pancakes warm.

Notes

These pancakes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Perfect served with maple syrup or Greek yogurt.

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