monday munchies / babycakes

banana, cinnamon, oatmeal babycake

i have been trying to perfect a babycake / pancake

and i think i finally got a winner!

i'm a fan of bananas and applesauce for baby baking.

luckily we are visiting the grandparents and 

got to use all of nonni's awesome cooking utensils 

she also has a griddle, which is great for pancakes.

ingredients:

1 mashed up banana

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup quick oats [you can also use baby oatmeal]

1/2 cup of soy / almond / breast / whole milk (you pick!)

1 egg

1 cup applesauce

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

a little bit of butter to grease the pan

mix together your "mushy" ingredients first (eggs, applesauce, banana, milk)

in a separate bowl mix up your dry ingredients (flour, oats, cinnamon)

mix them both together and stir for about a minute.

take small spoonfuls to your  buttered pan / griddle. 

try to flatten out a little with a spatula so the center isn't really gooy.

they should cook until golden on both sides. 

to spice it up a little: in a side dish, add about 1/4 cup applesauce 

with a dash of cinnamon for a "syrup dip"

also: add some chopped up fresh fruit.

pictured above is: pineapple, watermelon, and strawberries. 

my taste tester approved. and liked dipping fingers in the apple sauce.
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