April Showers

Waking up to the soft pit-a-patter of rain on a lazy Saturday morning is one of the best feelings in the world. No, I take that back. Pulling up the covers, snuggling a little deeper, and snoozing for another hour or two definitely tops it. Days like these are special- when you can just kick back, relax, and enjoy life without a care in the world. And what better way to treasure the moment than with a stack of warm banana pancakes and a cup of joe? As JJ so aptly puts it, "can't you see that it's just rainin'/ there ain't no need to go outside."

Banana Pancakes
adapted from All Recipes- makes about 6 large pancakes

-1 cup all purpose flour

-1 TBS sugar

-2 tsp baking powder
-1/4 tsp salt

-1 egg (if you want to get extra fancy, separate egg white and yolk)

-1 cup milk

-2 TBS butter, melted (**Note: can omit this to cut the fat if planning on serving immediately. if saving some for later, i'd add this so they don't get slightly tough)

-2 ripe bananas, mashed

-1/4 tsp vanilla

-cinnamon

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking power, and salt in 1 bowl. Add dash of cinnamon. In separate bowl, mix together egg, milk, butter, vanilla, and bananas. (**Note: if you want extra fluffy pancakes, only add egg yolk here and follow option after step 2).

2. Stir dry ingredients into wet until mixed in. Batter will be lumpy. Be careful to not over-mix. (**Option for extra fluffy pancakes: Beat egg white separately. Gently fold in to already combined wet and dry mixture).

3. Set lightly greased pan on low to med-low heat. When pan warm, pour batter onto griddle, about 1/3 cup for each pancake. Cook until pancakes golden brown on both sides. (**Note: be careful with the heat!! If it's too hot, your pancakes will burn on the outside and not be cooked in the inside).

4. Serve hot. Top as desired.

can't wait till october!