Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes

This morning I was trying to figure out a healthy and simple pancake recipe that I could make for Lilly that had some nutrition in it.  Here is what I came up with.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup steel cut oat flour ( I make my own by placing 1/2 cup oats in a blender and process until finely ground)
4 egg whites
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
dash of cinnamon
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (great antioxidant)
banana cut up

Mix oat flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon together.  In a separate bowl beat eggs and applesauce together and slowly start to add it to the dry mixture.  Once everything is mixed together add two tablespoons of dark chocolate chips into the batter.  Spray a grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and take 1/4 cup of the mixture and place it on the griddle just like you do with regular pancakes.  You will have to judge when you think yours are ready.  I can usually tell when there are little bubbles forming on the top.  Once the pancakes are finished cut up a banana and place some pieces on top of the pancakes, along with a few chocolate chips.  You can always choose to add butter and syrup, or to add some more protein you can place some almond butter on top.  I can't wait to make these when I go back to work in August because I will be able to make them ahead and place them in the fridge and heat one up and Lilly can eat it on her way to school.  I hope you enjoy!