Gingerbread Oatmeal Pancakes

• old fashioned oats↗3⁄4 cup
• all-purpose flour↗1⁄2 cup
• whole wheat flour↗1⁄2 cup
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1 pinch
• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground cloves↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• brown sugar↗1⁄3
• eggs↗2
• milk↗1 cup
• half-and-half cream↗1⁄4 cup
• canola oil↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the flours, oats, baking soda, salt and spices.

2. 2

   In another medium sized mixing bowl add the eggs and whisk until lightly blended.

3. 3

   Add the sugar and milk, oil, and half & half to the eggs and mix until well belended.

4. 4

   Combine the wet and dry ingredients and, using a spoon, stir until just blended. *Don't over mix, there will be lumps.

5. 5

   Let the batter rest a few minutes, 5-15.

6. 6

   Then, on a hot, greased skillet spread large spoonfulls of batter at a time, careful not to crowd the skillet.

7. 7

   Allow the pancakes to bubble up on top before flipping.

8. 8

   Cook until done on each side and remove to a warm plate until ready to serve.

9. 9

   Serve with melted butter, real maple syrup or fresh fruit syrup.

10. 10

    Enjoy!