Multi-Grain Banana Pancakes

Try these healthy, multi-grain banana pancakes the next time your pancake craving strikes!

Serves: 4 servings, 2 pancakes each

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted

• 1 cup low-fat milk

• ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt

• 1 very ripe medium banana, mashed

• 1 Tbsp. raw honey

• ½ cup whole wheat flour

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

• 3 Tbsp. wheat bran

• 2 Tbsp. chopped raw almonds

• 1½ tsp. baking soda

• ½ tsp. sea salt

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 4 tsp. pure maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Combine egg, oil, milk, yogurt, banana, and honey in a medium bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.

2. Combine flours, oats, bran, almonds, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.

3. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix until just blended.

4. Heat large nonstick skillet, lightly coated with spray, on medium-high heat.

5. Spoon about ¼ cup batter into skillet for each pancake; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbles form on top.

6. Flip with spatula and cook for 30 seconds.

7. Repeat with remaining batter.

8. Serve pancakes topped evenly with maple syrup.