Pecan Banana Pancakes

My family and I went to Gatlinburg a few weeks ago and ate at a lot of awesome pancakes houses!  I love pancakes and breakfast so I was a happy camper!! One morning we were at a pancake house that had so many great choices.  I couldn't decide and so chose a healthier option rather than their pecan pancakes.  Ever since I've been craving them so decided to try out a healthy recipe at home.  I found a winner!  These are delicious and I enjoy them topped with pecans or walnuts and pure maple syrup.  

Pecan Banana Pancakes

• INGREDIENTS
• 1 banana
• ⅛ cup maple syrup or pure date syrup
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ⅓ cup crushed pecans
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds (soaked in water)
• 1 Tbsp almond butter
• coconut oil for greasing the pan

Toppings:

• 1 banana
• 4-5 strawberries
• a handful of crushed pecans
• maple syrup

DIRECTIONS

1. Soak the chia seeds in small amount of water.
2. In the meantime, place all other ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
3. Add the chia seeds and mix well together.
4. Heat a pan on the stove and grease with melted coconut oil.
5. Pour in small amounts of the mixture to make small pancakes (you can make several at a time if you use a bigger pan).
6. Add toppings and enjoy!