Chocolate Banana Pancakes

(6 servings) Printable Version

1 large ripe banana
1 large egg
1/4 cup plain or vanilla fat-free yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (*if using plain yogurt)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon sugar
powdered sugar for dusting - optional

In a medium mixing bowl, mash the banana. Add the egg, vanilla (if using), yogurt and water. Mix thoroughly.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and sugar. Sift this mixture into the banana mixture. Mix until just blended.

On a skillet or in a large frying pan - set to medium-high heat and sprayed generously with cooking spray, dollop the batter in 1/4 cup amounts per pancake. Cook each side about 1 or 2 minutes - you'll know when to flip when the top side is covered in bubbles.

To serve, dust lightly with powdered sugar. These are great with maple syrup, or with additional sliced banana and whipped cream.

This is a good use for bananas that are starting to brown... the more ripe... the better.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank The Boss for this recipe.

Recipe number 2603. Submitted 8/16/2009.

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