Shrove Tuesday- Oatmeal Strawberry Pancakes

I love pancakes and really don't need a special day to eat them  but since it is Shrove  Tuesday , why not take advantage... Pancakes have a long history  stemming back to ancient times.  So many countries have their own version of pancake  , crepes in France, blini in Russia, Germany has potato pancakes,America has flapjacks , doesn't matter what country  all have a version of  pancake.
Wanted  something lower in  fat.  Decided to  try oatmeal pancakes . Adapted  a Canadian Living  recipe . One  thing I learned a  long time ago from my brother in law Keith  use no oil in the  pancake batter makes them fluffier.I also left out any extra sugar  since I am using maple syrup as the topping will be more than sweet enough.
Ingredients;
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk or soured milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg slightly beaten

Combine  milk and oatmeal together let stand for 1/2 hr.
Add  remaining ingredients  stir to just  combined do not over stir.  

Top with sliced strawberries or whatever  fruit you have on hand.  You can mix in the fruit tho I like the look of them decorating the top.In lightly greased frying pan drop about 1/4 cup batter.

  Cook til bubbly on top flip over..  cook another   couple of minutes until  lightly golden brown.
This recipe serves 4 or 2 if   you  love pancakes.
These pancakes are  heavier  than the usual pancake   yet light. Far better from scratch then any box mix and so easy.