Waffles or Pancakes

Ingredients

 * 1 ripe banana, mashed
 * 2 cups water
 * ½ cup uncooked oatmeal
 * 1½ cups whole wheat flour
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * 1 teaspoon nutmeg
 * vanilla extract to taste (optional)

Directions

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

Waffles

 * 1) Cook on a waffle iron, according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Pancakes

 * 1) Pour ½ cup of batter into a hot, lightly oiled frying pan.
 * 2) When bubbles rise through the middle of the pancake and break on the top, flip the pancake and cook until browned underneath.
 * 3) Serve for breakfast or dessert; add margarine and top with sweet syrups, fruits, or preserves.