Description
Delicious and fluffy oatmeal pancakes made with rolled oats, flour, and a hint of cinnamon. These easy-to-make pancakes soak the oats in milk for extra softness, then are cooked on a skillet to golden perfection. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast served with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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)
Instructions
- Soften the oats: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the oats and create a creamy base.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using, ensuring they are evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the eggs, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract to the oat and milk mixture. Stir thoroughly to blend all wet ingredients together.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet oat mixture, mixing carefully to avoid overmixing which can make pancakes tough.
- Preheat skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the pancake is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from skillet and serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or any preferred toppings.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend.
- You can use honey instead of sugar as a natural sweetener.
- Non-dairy milk alternatives like almond or oat milk work well in this recipe.
- Do not overmix the batter as it can make pancakes dense and chewy.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while finishing the rest.
