Banana Pancakes

by Debara Valeri

1 very ripe medium banana, peeled and cut into pieces
1 egg
1 tsp. margarine
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tb. all purpose flour.
1 tsp. double-acting baking powder.

In blender container, combine banana, egg, margarine, and vanilla and process until smooth,
scraping down sides of container as necessary; add flour and baking powder and process to
combine. Spray 9″ nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat. Drop 4 heaping Tb.
batter into hot skillet making 4 pancakes. Cook over medium-high heat until pancakes are
browned and bubbles appear on surface.