Banana, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip Pancakes

This recipe will have your taste buds singing for joy! It is healthy, yet satisfies the chocolate craving!

serves 4 ( 2 pancakes = 7 points +)

• 2 medium bananas ( ripe)
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 T. canola oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. low-fat buttermilk
• 1 c. quick rolled oats
• 1/4 c. white whole wheat flour
• 1/4 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Maple Syrup ( optional)

In a mixing bowl, mash bananas. Add baking powder, vanilla, oil, egg and buttermilk. Mix well. Add oats and flour. Mix to combine. Stir in chocolate chips.

Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick spray. Spoon batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle. Grill until bottoms are browned. Flip and grill other side until browned.

Serve with syrup if desired.