Oatmeal Pancakes

1. Follow the recipe on the pancake mix except use 1/2 the quantity of pancake mix (i.e., 1/2 cup) and an equal amount of oatmeal (i.e., 1/2 cup oatmeal).
2. Stir in quantity of water called for on the box (i.e., 3/4 cup).
3. Add 1/3 cup-1/2 cup cut-up or mashed fruit (i.e. mashed banana), if desired.
4. Gently stir all ingredients. Add more water if needed. Spray a frying pan with non-stick cooking spray. Make pancakes as usual.

Additions:

• Try adding one of these items to the pancakes: chopped canned peaches, chopped apple, canned pumpkin, blueberries, or chopped strawberries.