Here’s a simple, hearty recipe for oatmeal pancakes—fluffy, slightly nutty, and more filling than regular pancakes.
🥞 Oatmeal Pancakes
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 1 cup rolled oats (or quick oats)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or any plant milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, but great)
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp flour (optional, for extra fluffiness)
- Butter or oil for cooking
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Soften the oats
- Mix oats and milk in a bowl.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes so the oats absorb liquid (this makes the pancakes softer).
2. Make the batter
- Add egg, vanilla, honey, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir well.
- If the batter feels too thin, add 1–2 tbsp flour.
3. Cook the pancakes
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour small amounts of batter (about ¼ cup each).
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and set.
🍯 Serving ideas
- Maple syrup + butter (classic)
- Banana slices + peanut butter
- Yogurt + berries for a healthier option
- Honey + crushed nuts for crunch
✨ Tips
- Blending the soaked oats gives smoother “American-style” pancakes.
- For extra protein, add 1 scoop protein powder or 2 tbsp Greek yogurt.
- Don’t cook on high heat—oats brown fast.
If you want, I can also make:
- banana oatmeal pancakes (no sugar)
- eggless vegan version
- or high-protein gym-style oats pancakes