Here’s a simple and healthy oat pancake recipe:
Healthy Oat Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (or oat flour if you prefer)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, oat, or soy milk)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for a vegan version)
- 1 ripe banana (mashed, optional for sweetness)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional for extra sweetness)
- Coconut oil or olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
- Prepare Oats: If using rolled oats, blend them in a blender or food processor until they form a fine flour. If you’re using oat flour, skip this step.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, mashed banana (if using), and vanilla extract. You can also add maple syrup or honey at this point if you’d like a bit of extra sweetness.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the oat flour (or blended oats), baking powder, cinnamon (optional), and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil or olive oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until small bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve your healthy oat pancakes with fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!
Tips:
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the dry ingredients.
- You can also add some chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber.
- These pancakes can be stored in the fridge for a few days or frozen for later use.
Enjoy these nutritious and filling pancakes for breakfast or a snack!
