Pancakes of any variety are always a hit at my house. With a few simple add-ins, you can have chocolate chip pancakes, blueberry pancakes, or these healthy oatmeal pancakes!
Hearty and Fluffy
My kids just want their food to taste good. As a mom, I’m always looking for ways to make recipes a little more healthy. These Oatmeal Pancakes were a win for both of us! As a bonus, the oats in the pancakes kept my growing kiddos full a little longer. 🙂 Not only are these easy oatmeal pancakes hearty, they are still light and fluffy. We have tried them with butter and maple syrup, and also with yogurt and fruit. Both options are delicious! The batter for these pancakes is thicker than typical pancakes, so I like to cook them on medium low heat so that they cook all the way through without getting too brown. You can always add a little milk to the batter if you prefer.
how to make oatmeal pancakes
Don’t have buttermilk? No prob! Check out our post on How to Make Buttermilk. What is the difference between old fashioned oats and quick oats? Oat kernels are used to make both types. The difference is that, for quick oats, the kernel is cut before being rolled resulting in a smaller flake that is ideal to use recipes because the smaller flakes cook faster.
tips for serving/storing:
What to put on a pancake besides butter and syrup:
Fresh fruit with or without whipped cream Buttermilk Syrup Sprinkle of Powdered sugar Yogurt Cream cheese Honey Applesauce Fruit compote Jam Chopped Nuts Nutella Peanut butter
Storing
Can I make the batter ahead of time? Because baking powder is the leavening agent the batter is best used right away. However, you can store batter in the fridge for a day or two before cooking, but they may not rise as well. How to store/reheat oat pancakes:
Fridge: Store cooked pancakes in an airtight container for 3-4 days Freezer: Flash freeze pancakes: Place pancakes in a single layer on a baking pan. Freeze for 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight freezer safe container. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. The easiest way to reheat is in the microwave. Heat in 20 second increments until hot. Another easy way is to use a toaster. For larger batches of pancakes use an oven set at 350 degrees F and bake for about 10 minutes or until hot.
For more pancake recipes, check out:
Chocolate Chip Pancakes White Chocolate Berry Pancakes Blueberry Pancakes Apple Pancakes Buttermilk Pancakes German Pancakes Pumpkin Pancakes
