Description
Make wonderfully fluffy and satisfying oatmeal pancakes. This healthy breakfast recipe is quick to prepare, perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray or butter for the griddle
Instructions
- Place the rolled oats and milk into a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and resembles a thin batter. This creates your oat flour base.
- Pour the oat mixture into a medium bowl. Add the egg, baking powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
- Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the oats to fully absorb the liquid, which helps create fluffier pancakes.
- Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the surface with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You know they are ready to flip when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
- Flip carefully and cook the second side until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings for a delicious, wholesome breakfast.
Notes
- For a banana-sweetened version, substitute 1/2 ripe, mashed banana for the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Blend the banana with the oats and milk in step 1.
- To make these flourless, use certified gluten-free oats if needed, and follow the recipe as written.
- If you prefer thicker pancakes, let the batter rest for 15 minutes, or add 1 tablespoon of oat flour (ground oats) to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 45