Here’s a simple, healthy recipe for oatmeal pancakes that’s fluffy and easy to make:
Ingredients (makes ~6 pancakes)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the oats:
- In a bowl, combine oats and milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to soften (or blend for smoother pancakes).
- Mix the batter:
- In another bowl, beat the egg and sugar/honey, then stir in the softened oats.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Mix until combined. The batter should be thick but pourable; add a little milk if needed.
- Cook the pancakes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Serve:
- Stack pancakes and serve with fruit, maple syrup, yogurt, or nut butter.
If you want, I can give a super-quick blender version that’s ready in 10 minutes with zero soaking required. It’s my go-to for busy mornings.
Do you want me to share that version?
