Whole Grain Silver Dollar Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup old fashioned oats (not instant)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

In a food processor, grind oats until they are the consistency of flour. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla.
Pour liquid ingredients into flour mixture and whisk until just combined--a few lumps are ok.
Lightly coat a griddle or nonstick skillet with oil. Heat to medium-high and spoon 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top and batter is set about 1-2 minutes. Using a thin, flexible spatula, flip pancakes and cook until golden brown, 1-2 minutes more. If desired, serve with warm pure maple syrup.