Banana-Oatmeal Pancakes

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook: 8-10 minutes Yield: 4 servings

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 Tbs baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 ripe banana, peeled and mashed
• 3 Tbs maple syrup
• 1Tbs canola oil, plus more for the skillet

1. In a large bowl, stir flour, wheat germ, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add milk, mashed banana, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon canola oil and whisk thoroughly.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with canola oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Flip with spatula when tops bubble and edges look slightly dry. Cook until the other side is golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Use a cookie cutter to press out pancakes in any shape your kids like.

How kids can help: Measure ingredients..

Per serving: 422 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated), 365 mg sodium, 119 mg cholesterol.