by GRP Skier Alex Lawson

When you're bored of your same old breakfast, try out these banana pancakes. They are more well-rounded than your average pancake and I love having them before training to get me through big workouts.

Ingredients:

(makes 1-2 servings)

1 large ripe banana*
1 egg**
1 T regular OR dairy free milk
1 T maple syrup (any sweetener is good, or you can omit)
1/2 t vanilla extract
1/2 c flour(s) of choice (I usually use 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup all purpose flour)
1/4 c of quick oats
2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt

Optional additions:
1 t cinnamon
1/4 c frozen berries of choice
1/2 of an apple (diced)
1 T flax or chia seed
1 scoop protein powder

Notes:

*You can substitute 1/3 c pumpkin puree instead of banana for a fall themed pancake.

**If making vegan, you can add a little extra banana, some pumpkin puree, or even a flax egg.

Instructions:

Mash banana into a puree. Add in egg and whisk until fluffy. Stir in milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined with banana mixture. Add flour, oats, baking power, and salt and mix until just combined. Fold in any extra additions (frozen fruit, flax etc.).

Heat pan on medium-low heat with some oil or butter. Add about 1/4 cup of pancake mix per pancake. Cook until you start to see bubbles forming on the top of the pancake (usually about 5 minutes; it is often helpful to cover with a lid for part of this so that they cook through). Flip the pancake and cook for another couple of minutes. Remove the pancake from heat and enjoy! Top with any of your favorites (maple syrup, fruit, chocolate chips, peanut butter, whipped cream…).