Description
Start your day with these wholesome oatmeal pancakes topped with fresh fruit for a delicious and nutritious breakfast that will keep you energized throughout the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
Topping:
- Mixed fresh fruit (such as berries, banana slices, or peach chunks)
Instructions
- Soak Oats: In a bowl, combine oats and milk and let soak for 10 minutes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, sugar or syrup, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla, and melted butter to the soaked oats and stir until combined.
- Form Batter: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a thick batter forms.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- You can make the batter ahead and store in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Add chopped nuts or chia seeds for extra texture and nutrition.
- These pancakes freeze well—just reheat in the toaster or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
