Banana Nut Pancakes -- in a Bag!

Prepared by Heidi Diller, RD Albertsons Nutritionist
www.albertsons.com

(Recipe courtesy of California Raisins)

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS:

Pancakes
1 large ripe banana
2 cups whole grain pancake mix
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup California raisins
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Maple Raisin Topping
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup California raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

PROCEDURE:

Place banana in large resealable plastic bag and squeeze to mash. Add remaining pancake ingredients; seal and knead to mix well. Snip corner off bag and squeeze batter onto a large hot griddle coated with nonstick cooking spray to make circles or squiggles or happy faces, as desired. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
For topping, combine ingredients in small bowl and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds till warm.
Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories 380 (8% from fat); Fat 3.5g ;
Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 10g; Carbohydrates 81g; Fiber 8g; Iron 3mg; Sodium 370mg; Calcium 229mg