Buckwheat, Oatbran & Walnut Banana Pancakes

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour
• 1 cup oat bran
• 3 tablespoons raw sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 3/4 cups skim milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 bananas, ripe, mashed
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. in separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, bananas, butter and vanilla; pour over flour mixture and stir until almost smooth. let stand for 10 minutes.
• 2 heat nonstick skillet or griddle to medium heat; brush lightly with some of the oil. pour in about 1/3 cup (75 ml) batter for each pancake; cook for about 3 minutes or until underside is golden and bubbles break on top but do not fill inches.
• 3 turn and cook until underside is golden brown, about 1 minute. repeat with remaining batter, brushing skillet with more oil as necessary. (make-ahead: wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze in airtight container for up to 1 month. reheat in toaster.).