Monday, February 27, 2012

Chunky Monkey

These are Jacob's specialty and have been a favorite Saturday morning breakfast for a while now. Sleeping little ones come out of the woodwork for these little smackerels. Thought I would share...

Chunky Monkey Pancakes

¾ C white flour
¾ C whole wheat pastry flour
3 TBS Sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 banana, mashed
1 banana, chopped coarsely
1.5 C buttermilk
3 TBS of oil or butter
2 eggs
½ tsp. vanilla
½ C. nuts
Chocolate chips, optional

Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. Mix mashed banana, buttermilk, oil or butter, vanilla, eggs, and vanilla in smaller bowl and add to dry. Stir in chopped banana, nuts, and optional chocolate chips. Serve with peanut butter and honey, or syrup of course.