Have you ever had a cookie (or two, or three) for breakfast? I must admit, I have...but only on the occasion when I'm in a rush, and want to grab something to go. I've heard it's better to eat something/anything in the morning, than not eat anything at all. I don't know if this is true when the "something" is a cookie!
Last weekend, I made oatmeal chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast. It might seem like a diet-buster, but they're actually healthier than they sound. Sweetened with a ripe banana, these pancakes contain only healthy ingredients. Even the chocolate chips were dark chocolate, which contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties!
I found the recipe on Minimalist Baker via Pinterest (of course--my favorite pastime), and made a couple tiny adjustments. My only complaint about the pancakes is that I wish I had made more! I hope you enjoy!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies...I mean Pancakes
Makes 5-6 small pancakes- 1 very ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (dark, semi-sweet, carob...the choice is yours)
Heat skillet to medium heat. Mash the very ripe banana with baking powder.
Add egg, oil, salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and almond milk. I ended up putting the mixture in my food processor to get it very smooth.
Then add oats and flour, stir until just combined.
Add in chocolate chips and fold gently.
Scoop onto hot, greased skillet and cook 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
My husband topped his with maple syrup, but I don't think it needs any additional sweetness.
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