Waffles or Pancakes

Ingredients

 * 1 ripe banana, mashed
 * 2 cups water
 * 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
 * 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * 1 teaspoon nutmeg
 * vanilla extract to taste (optional)

Directions

 * Mix together the mashed banana and water.
 * Add dry ingredients and mix, leaving lumps in the batter.

Waffles:
 * Cook on a waffle iron, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Pancakes:
 * Pour 1/2 cup of batter into a hot, lightly oiled frying pan.
 * When bubbles rise through the middle of the pancake and break on the top, flip the pancake and cook until browned underneath.


 * Serve for breakfast or dessert; add margarine and top with sweet syrups, fruits, or preserves.