Oatmeal Pancakes (or Waffles)

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Directions

Pour 1 cup milk over 3/4 cup rolled oats, let set 5 minutes. Add 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, and 1 beaten egg. Mix well.

Mix together 1/2 cup flour and 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder and add to oatmeal mixture, stir till just combined.

Bake on hot griddle till bubbly on top and golden brown on bottom, then flip over to bake the other side till golden.

Serve with desired toppings. We like to use applesauce on them.

By Sue Hadley