As husband was heading out to his favorite bagel shop for breakfast, and I didn't really want bagels that morning, I stayed home and made this recipe. There is no link and I'll be the first to say that I don't think it will be everyone's cup of tea. Gregg would fit into that category. He better likes the crepe-like pancakes I make for him and even prefers those to the regular, thicker ones that I enjoy when we have gone out for breakfast. Most of the time we have the same tastes but occasionally we part ways.
My family and I used to go along the hedgerows when we were kids and pick wild blackberries to take home. Blackberries are at the top of my favorites. I always ate a hot bowl of oatmeal in the winter before setting out to school. The only pancakes I ever had were the traditional yearly ones on Shrove Tuesday (those are what I make for Gregg when he requests them). These are a little different and they might not be for you. I am adding it here for myself as I will make it again sometime. With that ringing endorsement I will continue.
Banana Oatmeal Pancake
1 banana
2 eggs
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
A splash of vanilla extract
To put on the top:
Any favorite topping. These were on our latest shopping list: blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, quantity is up to you.
Maple syrup
Next time I thought I would sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice which was another British tradition and how mother served them on Shrove Tuesday.
Mash the banana in a small bowl.
Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
Add the splash of vanilla extract.
Add the oats and mix well.
Heat a frying pan to medium-high. Coat frying pan with a good spray of avocado oil. Turn down to medium heat.
Pour the mixture into the pan.
I used this for one large pancake but it was a little tricky to turn over, so I will make 2 smaller ones next time.
Cover and cook 3 minutes on one side (if you think it is getting too brown, turn heat down).
Flip and cook 2 minutes on the other side.
Put on serving plate and serve with your choice of toppings. This one has a dusting of powdered sugar on the top.
We were lucky enough to have been given a jar of maple syrup from a dear friend of ours, and someone Gregg has known since early childhood. A friend of his made it (sharing a picture below). We are both in agreement here, it's delicious! Thanks dear friend!
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