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Banana Peel Pancakes

We've all heard of banana pancakes, but have you heard of banana peel pancakes?

A good alternative to tossing your banana peel in the compost, these pancakes are not only tasty but use up your slippery leftovers. Banana peels are totally edible and are actually full of antioxidants which meal your also staying healthy.

Ingredients (for 4 pancakes):

• 2 ripe bananas with peel
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1 egg
• 6 tbsp. oats
• 1 tbsp. milk
• 1 tbsp. butter
• Toppings of your choice

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients in a blender. You should have a batter.
2. Heat butter in a skillet on medium-heat.
3. Drop the mixed 
4. Whizz all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
5. 2. Heat oil or butter in a frying pan on medium heat.
6. Drop tablespoons of batter into the frying pan and fry until bubbles form on their surface. 
7. Flip and fry for another minute.
8. Serve pancakes with your fave toppings!