Banana Oat Pancakes with "Chocolate" Syrup

Some people think that breakfast options are limited when you're a plant-based eater. NOT TRUE! You can eat simply (bowl of cereal or oatmeal), or you can create something special!

On the weekends, we like to make something that is a little more gourmet (but doesn't take a lot of time). These are my staple Oil-Free Banana Oat Pancakes with a simple "chocolate" syrup over them -- make from dark carob powder (or you can use cocoa powder), date syrup (I used dates and blended the mixture, but I recommend date syrup or maple syrup instead), and low-fat soy milk, topped with chopped walnuts. This looks like something from a magazine, but it came from a home kitchen with minimal ingredients.