You deserve a breakfast that tastes great and fuels your day right. We fixed the common problems with oatmeal pancakes to bring you a recipe that is light, tender, and wonderfully fluffy every time. This is your new go-to healthy breakfast idea.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:15 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:About 8 medium pancakes
Category:Breakfast
Method:Griddle Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for slight sweetness)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Cooking spray or butter for the griddle
Instructions
Prepare the oats: Place the rolled oats in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the oats form a coarse flour consistency. This step is key for a light texture.
Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Mix dry ingredients: Add the ground oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Whisk gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
Rest the batter: Let the batter sit for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the oat flour to absorb the liquid, which helps create a fluffier pancake.
Heat the griddle: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat the surface with cooking spray or butter.
Cook the pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
Flip and finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve immediately: Stack your fluffy oatmeal pancakes high and top with fresh fruit or pure maple syrup.
Notes
For a banana oatmeal pancakes version, substitute one ripe, mashed banana for the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Blend the banana with the milk and eggs first.
If you want a gluten-free breakfast, make sure you use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
For an extra boost of nutrition, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed into the dry ingredients.
If you prefer thicker, lighter pancakes, you can separate the egg whites, whip them to soft peaks, and gently fold them into the finished batter just before cooking.