My Cousin's Pancakes

My cousin Amy makes these amazing pancakes several times a week & posts them to her instagram. She is constantly posting these amazing healthy meals, but her pancakes always take the cake (or plate) with their delicious, guilt-free toppings & syrup drizzled all over! Unfortunately She lives in the UK & I live in Utah, so I can't just wander over to her house for breakfast, BUT I can share one of her wonderful recipes with you all to try for yourselves! I did change it a little due to the massive elevation difference between us, but I think you'll find once you have just one bite, breakfast will quickly become your favorite meal of the day!

PREP TIME: 5 MINS

COOK TIME: 15 MINS

SERVES: FOUR

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup milk (you can sub for non dairy)

1 large egg

1 banana (best if very ripe)

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla (optional)

dash cinnamon & nutmeg (optional)

1 1/2 cups oats 

TOPPING IDEAS:

fresh berries

real maple syrup

chocolate chips

fresh banana slices

almonds or pecans

apple butter

peach or pear slices

low fat yogurt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a blender, pour in milk, egg, banana, vanilla, oats, baking powder & salt (and any spices you'd like to add).

2. Blend until smooth. Consistency should be fairly thick.

3. Heat skillet over medium heat. Once warmed, spray with non-stick low fat cooking spray. My cousin likes to use coconut oil spray. 

4. Pour pancake batter into skillet in round circles.

5. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side. Turn over & cook for another 1-2 minutes.

6. Serve with maple syrup, yogurt, fresh fruit, or chocolate chips & enjoy!