Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           quick-cooking rolled oats
   2      cups          water
   2      cups          pancake mix, complete -- *
     1/2  cup           apple -- * * shredded
   2      tablespoons   sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      cinnamon

Preparation:

In medium bowl, combine rolled oats and water; let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet or griddle tomedium high heat (375F). Grease lightly with oil. Add remaining ingredients to rolled oats mixture; stir just until all ingredients are moistened. (Batter will be thin). For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter into hot skillet. Cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, turning when edges look cookied and bubbles begin to break on surface. Continue to cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with syrup, if desired. 15 (4-inch) pancakes; 5 servings Note: use low-fat Bisquick if you prefer.