Banana Oat Chia Pancakes

Servings: 2-4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil (plus extra for cooking)
• 1/4 cup milk (almond, soy, or dairy)
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt

What You’ll Need:

• Large bowl
• Large Nonstick Skillet
• Cooking spray

Preparation (with food processor):

• Use your food processor to grind the oats into fine flour.
• Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until well-blended.
• Heat up a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Once warm, add coconut oil and swirl around until melted with your pan bottom fully coated!
• Drop your batter in 1/8 cup portions.
• Cook ‘em up for 3-4 minutes or until slightly set/bubbly.
• Flip and finish cooking for about 2-3 more minutes.
• Transfer to your plate and top it off with sliced banana and your choice of honey, syrup, or even Nutella.
• Enjoy!

No processor? No problem.

• Crack open those eggs and whisk them up in a medium sized bowl.
• Mash your freshly peeled banana in with the egg.
• Add cinnamon, vanilla, chia seeds and oats and stir to combine well.
• Set aside and take five while you prepare your toppings.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Once warm, add the coconut oil and swirl around till melted and the bottom of the pan is completely coated.
• Using a ¼ cup measure, scoop mix into your cooking pan, leaving space between pancakes so you can turn them easily. Cooking just 3 at a time!
• Cook for 3-4 minutes, then flip those babies over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side or until cooked through
• Transfer to your plate and top it off with sliced banana and your choice of honey or syrup, or maybe some Nutella!
• Enjoy!