Barley Pancakes With Banana - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cooked barley
1/2 c. skim milk
1/4 mashed banana
2 egg whites
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. oil

Preparation

In a medium bowl sift together flour and baking powder.
Stir in the barley.
In a small bowl whisk together the milk, banana, egg and syrup.
Pour the mixture into flour.
Combine quickly (don't overmix). Heat nonstick frypan or well seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 1/2 oil.
Spoon in 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on top of each, then flip.
Top with tasty low-fat all fruit, preserves or butter-fruit purees, unsweetened berries or nonfat yogurt.