Banana Pancakes

Jack Johnson has it right when he sings:

Can't you see that it's just raining
Ain't no need to go outside...
But baby, you hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep ya
From doing what you're supposed to
Like waking up too early
Maybe we can sleep in
I'll make you banana pancakes
Pretend like it's the weekend now


Yesterday was definitely a banana pancake kind of day. Rain was pouring down and I definitely wanted to stay inside. I had too much guilt to stay in bed though, so I trudged on through.
How many times do we feel this way? Weekends are so precious and short that we all have been tempted to stay in bed during the week at some point. This weekend if you have the time and energy to make a great breakfast remember Jack Johnson and these banana pancakes.

Banana Pancakes

1 egg
2 tbsp canola oil
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans (chocolate chips are great in this too)
maple syrup
Beat together egg, oil, and banana. Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Cook pancakes over medium heat until bubbles form on one side and edges are browning. Flip and cook the other side. Makes 9 pancakes. Serve with maple syrup and savor your day.