Heart Healthy Hotcakes

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   Add the banana, milk, agave to mixing bowl and stir.

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   Then add flour, oats, flaxseed, baking powder and cinnamon and stir to thoroughly combine.

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   Batter will be a little thick but more milk can be added to thin it out if necessary.

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   Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles.

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   Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, use a spatula to spread into a circle (or heart) if needed.

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   Cook until bubbles form in the center, before flipping sprinkle diced strawberries over each pancake, then flip over and cook an additional few minutes.

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   The best way to serve is to add some agave nectar to a bowl, add a dash of cinnamon and microwave 10-15 seconds to warm.

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   Drizzle over pancakes and sprinkle with almonds.

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   Mmm mmm dee-lish!

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    *Arrowhead Mills makes oat flour which you can find at Whole Foods or if you have a good food processor you can simply make your own by throwing some rolled oats in there.

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    Just make sure to get it pretty fine.

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    You can also use regular whole wheat flour if you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.