Blueberry Banana Oat Cakes

Pancakes aren't the healthiest food--we all know it.  Especially when you drown them in syrup and butter.  I do enjoy them from time to time, but for the most part, I try to stay away! But these yummy oat cakes are a great alternative.  They are egg free, flour free, and don't contain any added sugar, just some fruit and a little honey for sweetness.  Try these for breakfast tomorrow!

You'll need:

1/2 cup quick cook oats
1/2 tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 very ripe banana
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp. chia seeds
handful of frozen blueberries (you could use any berry)

In a mixing bowl, mash the peeled banana with a fork until it is smooth. Then add oats, honey, cinnamon, chia seeds, and vanilla. Keep mashing until all ingredients are mixed together. Spoon batter onto a skillet over medium-low heat, forming pancake-like patties.  Cook each side for a few minutes, or until both sides are golden brown.

Note:  The oat cakes are a little tricky to flip because they don't solidify like a pancake does.  Make sure to use a large spatula and flip them quickly. If the cakes fall apart when you flip them, just mold them back together and continue cooking.

These cakes had so much flavor that I did not top them with anything, but you could add a little vanilla Greek yogurt on top or some pure maple syrup for a little extra sweetness.

(This recipe is adapted from fitnessmagazine.com)