Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, and Banana Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons dry milk powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium banana , mashed
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend oats in a blender until the texture resembles coarse flour.

2. 2

   Transfer oats to a bowl. Add both flours, brown sugar, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   Whisk together milk, egg, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl; stir in mashed banana. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture; stir just until moistened, then let batter stand for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Lightly oil a griddle with 1 teaspoon oil and heat over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Working in batches, drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the hot griddle; cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, about 2 minutes. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.