Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

When I was a little girl, I was the odd one in the family as I was picky. One thing I didn't like is pancakes. Now I know that sounds absurd that a child wouldn't like pancakes but it is true. I didn't like the texture. I am not sure why as they are soft, fluffy and sweet. I really didn't eat them as I grew up either. French Toast is my pick over the pancakes. When met Michael, he made me pancakes one Sunday morning and I was hooked. Now I like trying different kinds of pancakes but by far this recipe is my favorite. The flavor is amazing. Plus they are healthy.

Beware I am still learning how to make pancakes so they are aren't ROUND - far from it! But they taste delicious!

ps: Michael doesn't like nuts in things so I leave the walnuts out for him.

Apple-Cinnamon Oat Pancakes

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup quick cooking or old fashioned oats
2 tablespoon splenda/sugar substitute
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg (could use egg substitute also to make it even more healthy)
1 1/2 cup milk - low fat or fat free
1 cup sugar free applesauce
1/4 cups canola oil
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Stir together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a mixing bowl.

Beat egg in separate bowl; stir in milk, applesauce, and oil.

Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Fold in walnuts.

Heat greased griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 375 degrees. Griddle is ready when a few drops of water bubble and skitter rapidly around.

For each pancake, pour a scant of batter onto hot griddle. Cook pancakes until puffed, bubbly and dry around edges. Turn and cook other sides until golden brown.