Makes 5 - 6 medium sized pan cakes

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 ripe banana (the riper the better)

10-12 pieces of walnuts (whole), chopped coarsely

1 cup buttermilk

1 tbsp oil

1 large egg 

2-3 tbsp sugar fine granulated

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp orange zest (optional)

Method to make:

Heat an electric griddle at 350 degree F, or flat skillet on medium heat on the stove top. 

Meanwhile, in a bowl beat the egg well till a little fluffy (whisk it). Gently mix in buttermilk, oil, sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest and well mashed bananas (mash it well before mixing). (These are the wet ingredients)

In another bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add the walnuts. Combine well. (These are the dry ingredients)

Now, pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, and mix with a whisk just until combined. Do not over mix. It is very important that you do not over mix.

Add a little butter or oil to the skillet and with a ladle add 1 ladle full to form a round pan cake. Let it cook on medium heat. You will see bubbles appearing on the surface. After the batter looks a little set, flip it over and cook on the other side for about a min. Repeat the process for the rest of the batter.

Serve pancakes warm with the traditional maple syrup, whipped topping or honey!