Butterscotch Banana Pancakes

These were the first calories I consumed to ring in the new year . . . the best decision I've made in 2010 thus far! The original recipe comes from my friend, Jessie, but we used butterscotch chips instead of chocolate. Mmmmm . . .

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

2 Tbsp. cooking oil

1 mashed banana
1/4-1/2 cup butterscotch chips (or chocolate)

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of mixture and set aside. Combine the egg, milk, oil and mashed banana; add egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy); add additional milk to thin batter if necessary. Stir in butterscotch chips.

For standard-sized pancakes (the ones I made), pour or spread about 1/4 cup of batter into a 3-inch circle onto a hot, lightly greased griddle or frying pan. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side or until pancakes are golden brown, turning to second sides when pancakes have bubbly surfaces and edges are slightly dry.