Light, cream cheesy banana nut pancakes.

Banana Nut Pancakes

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup non-dairy whipped topping

1 cup pancake mix

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 large egg

3/4 cup milk

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 medium ripe banana, mashed

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in whipped topping (mixture will be stiff); set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine pancake mix and sugar. Beat egg, milk and oil; add to pancake mix and mix well. Fold in banana and pecans.
3. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown.
4. Serve with cream cheese topping.

Makes 8 to 10 pancakes.