Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 large, very ripe banana)
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar (or light brown)
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon together.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and banana together. Whisk in the brown sugar and yogurt. Stir until ther are no lumpsn. Whisk in the vanilla until combined.

3. 3

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Add any mix-ins you prefer, but again - do not overmix the batter.

4. 4

   Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Coat with a combination of half oil and butter.

5. 5

   Once hot, drop about 1/4 cup of batter on the griddle. Cook until the edges look dry and bubbles begin to form on the center or sides, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until cooked through, about 1 more minute.

6. 6

   Keep pancakes warm in a preheated 200 degree oven until all pancakes are cooked. Serve immediately.