Oatmeal Pancakes or Waffles

Cooking Time: 10 minutes     Yields: 2 people

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Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
2 cups water
1 banana
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons olive oil 

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except oil in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Let stand a few minutes until batter thickens.

3. If batter is too thick to pour easily, add some water.

4. Heat oil in frying pan or skillet.

5. Pour batter, by 1/4 - 1/2 cup, into pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

6. For waffles: Pour into a heated waffle iron and cook for 10 minutes.

Notes: Try adding chopped walnuts to the pancake batter. Top with fresh fruit such as strawberries or blueberries.