Description
Delicious and hearty oatmeal pancakes made with rolled oats, flour, and a hint of cinnamon. These pancakes are quick to prepare, fluffy, and perfect for a wholesome breakfast. They can be customized with dairy or non-dairy milk and served with your favorite toppings like maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak the oats: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften the oats, which helps create a tender texture in the pancakes.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using, ensuring they are evenly combined for consistent flavor and rising.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the oat and milk mixture, stirring well to blend all wet components.
- Fold in dry ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Preheat skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking and to add flavor.
- Cook pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and finish cooking: Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free rolled oats and flour.
- You can substitute honey for sugar for a natural sweetener.
- To make vegan pancakes, replace eggs with flax or chia eggs and use plant-based milk and oil instead of butter.
- If batter is too thick, add a little more milk to reach desired consistency.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender.
- Serve immediately for best texture, or keep warm in a low oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
