These banana oatmeal pancakes are so easy and perfect for a slow weekend breakfast or brunch! Packed with nutrition and flavor, these will become a family favorite! Throw some chocolate-chips in for a little more fun (your kids will love it).

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for cooking
• 1 tablespoon stevia
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Whisk 1 cup rolled oats and 1 cup milk together in a large bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes for the oats to soften. Next, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and set it aside to cool.

Add the butter, 2 eggs, and 1 tablespoon stevia to the oats, whisk to combine. Add 2/3 cup flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 banana, and vanilla extract. Whisk.  Let sit for ~5 minutes. Next, heat  a skillet to medium-high heat. 

Add 1 teaspoon butter to the pan let it melt to coat. Poor the batter in the skillet.  Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, and the bottoms are golden-brown. Flip and cook on the other side. Enjoy!