Apple Oat Pancakes

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

|In medium bowl, combine rolled oats and water; let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet or griddle to medium 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 cooked 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.