Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup 2% lowfat cottage cheese
• 1 cup Jilbert Dairy whole milk
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Sliced banana, if desired
• Chopped walnuts, if desired

How to

1. Combine all ingredients except banana and walnuts. Blend on medium-high until mixture is smooth (about 30 seconds).
2. Heat lightly greased griddle or skillet over medium heat to 350°F or drops of water sizzle. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto griddle. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbles form on surface and edges start to look dry. Turn; continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes or until light brown. Serve immediately with sliced banana and chopped walnuts, if desired.

Recipe and image provided by Half & Half magazine.