MUM Program at Highbanks Society March Update!

The Junior League of Calgary is partnering with Highbanks Society to implement the "Moms U Matter" (MUM) program to help young mothers learn about "Healthy and Active Living" through the practice of good nutrition.  The JLC facilitated another fun-filled and successful MUM session on March 15 at the Co-Op Downtown Market kitchen. The theme was "Breakfast at Dinner" and the menu consisted of Banana Oatmeal Pancakes (see recipe below) topped with maple syrup and fresh fruit, Pork, Apple and Sage Patties (sounds a little odd but they are really good) and Berry Smoothies. The five young women of Highbanks that were in attendance made the pancakes, rolled the patties and made individual smoothies in the magic bullet. They were given gifts of a Magic Bullet and the Dietitians of Canada cookbook.
 
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 5 minutes Makes 16 pancakes
Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) large-flake oatmeal
• 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) brown sugar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) each baking powder and baking soda
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and nutmeg
• 1 ripe banana
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) melted butter or vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir oatmeal with flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In another large bowl, mash banana with a fork. Then whisk in eggs and yogurt. Stir in milk and vanilla. Make a well in oatmeal mixture. Pour in banana mixture and stir until blended. Then stir in butter.
2. Generously coat a large frying pan with a little more butter and set over medium heat. When butter is bubbly, scoop about 1/4 cup (50 mL) batter into pan. Repeat for each pancake. You should be able to fit 3 or 4 in the pan. Don't crowd pan. Cook until bubbles form on the top, 2 to 3 min. Then turn and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3 to 4 min more. Remove to a platter. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining butter and batter. Yummy with maple syrup.