Banana Nut Pancakes (any fruit if you do not like Bananas)

This is one of Jeff's favorite dishes that I make. He will come home and ask for them for a couple days in a row. That is how much he loves them. As I stated before, this is a from scratch recipe. You also will be so sshocked to find out that it is not bad for you. The rule of thumb is processed foods are worse for you than things that are made from scratch. I read this and the recipe from the book "The French Don't Diet" written by a Neurophysiologist; who took his family to France for a Obesity Taskforce. There he learned that the French don't count calories or diet they eat in small quantities and NEVER eat processed foods. Also they could not find a fast food place to eat so that was another thing the French do not do. Long story short, The French have the right idea they eat all of their meals with their families (which we as Americans have stopped doing for the most part). The Second major thing is they DO NOT EAT PROCESSED FOODS. So now I will get off my soapbox and give you this fantastic recipe.


Things You will Need

1 Large Egg Beaten
3/4 to 1 Cup of Milk (see below)
1 Cup All Pupose Flour
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, plus more for the griddle
3 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
Pinch of Salt
Pinch of Ground Cinnamon
1 Pungent Ripe Banana, Mashed until Smooth
1 Cup Crushed Walnuts (optional if you like them)

In A Large Mixing Bowl

Beat the egg and milk (if you like your pancakes thick, use less milk; play with the amount to make the perfect pancakes) together, then add the flour and mix smooth. Fold in the oil, baking powder, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, banana, and walnuts.

To Frying Pan or Griddle

Add about a tablespoon of oil and place it over medium heat. Then add about 1/4 cup of batter to the pan. You can vary this amount depending on the size of the pancakes that you prefer. Look to see when the batter develops bubbles, indicating the underside is golden. When ready, give it a flip and repeat the process for the other side.

A Trick

If you want to serve all of the pancakes at once set the oven at 150 and place the ones that are finished in there to stay warm. Whenever you are ready to serve them all of the pancakes will be hot to serve.

Enjoy These we have and we also have tried them with blueberries, strawberries, and a few other fruits so sample them and let me know.