BANANA-OATMEAL PANCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY MAPLE SYRUP

Banana-Oatmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 18 pancakes (2 cups syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
1 cup maple syrup
Sliced ripe banana, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk oats, flours, baking powder, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. In a another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, applesauce and vanilla until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in bananas. Let stand 5 minutes., Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown., In a small saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups blueberries and syrup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until berries are softened. Mash blueberries. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp. Stir in remaining blueberries. Serve pancakes with syrup and banana slices if desired.

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