Banana and Egg Pancakes

 Delicious. Healthful—high in protein and fiber. Easy to make. Pantry staple ingredients. Inexpensive.  Kid and elderly friendly food. Gluten and dairy free (for those with allergies). I could go on and on to describe this breakfast (or snack) idea.

When I first saw this recipe on the internet, I was hesitant to try it. I thought it would taste like plain baby food. Well I was not totally wrong—yes it tasted like a kid friendly meal but in a good way.  It is soft and tasty.  Since this is completely flourless, folks on a gluten-free diet will be very happy with this recipe.  For a smooth batter, you can use a blender to liquefy the bananas—that is if you don’t mind washing an extra appliance J.  For a hassle free but a slightly bit more elbow grease style, just mash the bananas with a fork and mix in the beaten egg.  If you want variations to this recipe, you can add a sprinkling of cinnamon or a teaspoon of cocoa powder. Ground flax seeds go unnoticed in this recipe adding more nutrition to the already healthful formula.  There is no exact measurement here because sizes of eggs and bananas vary.  I used one large egg and one medium banana, but you can use 2 eggs plus a medium banana for a high  protein and low carb ratio. Just be patient before flipping these griddle cakes—you have to wait until bubbles sta rt forming on top. You can also make mini versions of this pancake, and make them a grab and go snack.  Such a delicious and healthful snack for those on a diet and even for those who aren’t .  I am happy to share this pancake recipe with you and hope you like it as much as I do. :)

I didn’t put any pancake syrup on top since they are sweet enough to be eaten on their own.  Delicious!

Banana and Egg Pancakes

Yield: Makes 4 (3 inch) pancakes

Ingredients:

1 large egg or 2 small eggs, beaten

1 very ripe banana, mashed

 melted butter or cooking oil

Directions:

1. Mix together the beaten egg and mashed banana. Mix well.

2. Melt some butter or cooking oil in a griddle or non-stick pan over low to medium heat.

3. Pour about  ¼ cup of the mixture.

4. When bubbles form on top, flip over and cook for less than a minute more.

5. Serve with  butter and pancake syrup on top; bacon or sausages on the side if desired.