Oat Flour Pancakes Recipe (Super Thick & Fluffy)

These oat flour pancakes are thick, fluffy, and oh-so flavorful. Plus, they're also super quick and easy to make too. In fact, just three simple steps are all you need to follow to whip them up. 

A Healthier Pancake Recipe

Pancakes have to be one of my all-time favorite breakfast foods, but unfortunately, they're not usually the healthiest choice you can start your day with. So, that's exactly why I came up with this oat flour pancake recipe. 

And, let me tell ya, these healthy pancakes are just so, so good! They're super thick & fluffy and the flavor of 'em truly rivals "regular" pancakes. Honestly, they're so good that you don't even need to use maple syrup! 

By the way, if you're looking for a tasty side to serve with these pancakes, you can't go wrong with this turkey bacon recipe.

Ingredients You'll Need

• Oat flour- or rolled oats blended.
• Baking powder
• Egg- one large one. To make them vegan, swap them with a flax egg. To make a flax egg, just mix 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal mixed with 2 ½ tablespoons of water and let it set until it thickens.
• Sugar- or a sugar substitute to give them a deliciously sweet flavor.
• Milk- I used unsweetened almond milk, but any milk you prefer will work.
• Lemon juice- I know it sounds odd, but it reacts with the baking powder to give the pancakes a pillowy fluffy texture. You can substitute it with an equal amount of apple cider vinegar to get similar results.
• Optional mix ins- fresh blueberries or chocolate chips. My daughter loves chocolate chips, so that's what we usually make.

Oh, and if you end up with some extra oat flour, you can put it to good use and make these low calorie pancakes. It's another healthy pancake recipe I make for breakfast all of the time. Or, you can make this delicious oat bread!

How To Make Oat Flour Pancakes

Step 1: Make The Pancake Batter

First, you'll want to add the sugar or sugar substitute - I like to use granular Swerve - the egg, and lemon juice to a bowl. Next, you can add the oat flour and baking powder to the bowl and mix everything together until smooth.

By the way, if you don't have oat flour you can easily make some. Just add oatmeal to a blender and blend it until it has a flour-like consistency.

Anyway, now you can let the batter rest for a few minutes, and if it's too thick, you can add a little milk at a time until the batter is pourable.  

Step 2: Cook The Pancakes

Once the batter is looking good, it's time to turn it into pancakes! So, to do that, you can put a large skillet over medium-low heat and grease the surface of it with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Then, once the surface is hot, you can pour around ¼ cup of the batter onto it and cook it until you see bubbles form on the surface. Once they do, you'll want to give the pancake a flip and continue to cook it until it's lightly browned on the underside.

Anyway, after you cook one pancake, you can repeat the cooking process with all of the rest of the batter until all of your oat flour pancakes are cooked to perfection.

Step 3: Serve The Pancakes

Now, as soon as you cook the pancakes, you can stack 'em up on top of each other and serve them warm with some banana slices, date syrup, or maple syrup.

However, if you want to keep these pancakes as healthy as possible, you can use my sugar free maple syrup on them, or even some 0 calorie liquid allulose.

Enjoy!

How To Store and Reheat These Oat Pancakes

This recipe for oat flour pancakes will make about 6 pancakes - depending on how big or small you make them. They're the perfect make-ahead breakfast, so it might not be a bad idea to double or triple the recipe!

Then, if you end up with any leftover pancakes, you can store them in an airtight container - or wrap them tightly in foil - and store them in the fridge for about 3 days.

With that said, I think it's best to freeze your leftover pancakes - they just reheat better if you do. So, to freeze 'em, you'll just want to put the pancakes on a baking sheet and freeze them until solid. Then, after they're frozen, you can transfer 'em to a freezer-safe bag - or airtight container - and keep 'em in the freezer for up to 3 months.

My favorite way to reheat them is to just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds until warm. With that said, if your pancake is frozen, just microwave it for about 10 seconds on each side until it's warmed through.

Now, if you plan to reheat more than one pancake at a time, I definitely recommend using the oven. Just arrange your oat flour pancakes on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and bake 'em at 325°F (165°C) for about 5 minutes or until they're fully reheated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can oat flour be substituted for all-purpose flour?

Yes, oat flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour. However, oat flour is lighter than all-purpose flour, so you'll want to use less all-purpose flour in place of the oat flour. Just use 1 cup of all-purpose flour for every 1 ⅓ cups of oat flour a recipe calls for.

How do you make oat flour?

You can easily make it in a blender for a super affordable option. Just add a few cups of oats to a high-speed blender or food processor and pulse a couple of times until the oats turn into a flour consistency. Then you'll want to sift the flour through a mesh sieve to get rid of any oat pieces before using it in any recipes.

Is oat flour good for you?

Yes, oat flour is good for you. It's a great source of dietary fiber and protein, and it also has a ton of vitamins and minerals. Oat flour is also a slower-digesting carbohydrate, so it will give you longer-lasting energy.

What is the best all purpose flour substitute for pancakes?

The best all purpose flour substitute for pancakes is oat flour since it results in healthier pancakes that are super similar to traditional pancakes. Another good substitute for oat flour is almond flour, and I have a pretty delicious almond flour pancake recipe, so you might want to give that a try next!

How many carbs are in oat flour pancakes?

There are 18 grams of carbs and 15.5 net carbs in one oat flour pancake. At least, that's the case with this recipe.

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