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 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.