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Delicious Oatmeal Pancakes – this simple and tasty recipe is filled with oats and is one the whole family will enjoy for breakfast and for holidays!

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!

Oatmeal pancake recipe - stacked with butter and syrup on white plate

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.

Pancake batter with oatmeal

how to make oatmeal pancakes

  1. DRY INGREDIENTS. Whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, soda and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. WET INGREDIENTS. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla and buttermilk.
  3. COMBINE. Lightly stir the dry ingredients into the buttermilk mixture.
  4. COOK. Pour or spoon batter onto a medium low skillet. Cook till lightly browned, then flip and cook on the other side.

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.

3 oat pancakes being cooked on a griddle

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
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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.

stack of Oatmeal Pancakes on white plate

For more pancake recipes, check out:

5 from 11 votes

Oatmeal Pancake Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Delicious Oatmeal Pancakes – this simple and tasty recipe is filled with oats and is one the whole family will enjoy for breakfast and for holidays!
Servings: 18 pancakes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 4 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Instructions 

  • Whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk.
  • Lightly stir the dry ingredients into the buttermilk mixture. Pour or spoon batter onto a medium low skillet. Cook till lightly browned, then flip and cook on the second side.
  • Serve hot with butter and syrup, or your choice of toppings.

Video

Notes

Recipe Tips. 
  • The buttermilk really adds great flavor to the pancakes. If needed, you can easily make your own buttermilk to use in the recipe.
  • Wait until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set before flipping your pancakes. Flipping multiple times can deflate them and make them less fluffy.
  • Don’t overmix the pancake batter. Stir the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. A few lumps are okay.
  • Some favorite toppings include fresh fruit with Whipped Cream, drizzle of Maple Syrup or Buttermilk Syrup, Peanut butter, Nutella, and Strawberry Jam.
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Prep ahead. The batter can be mixed up and stored covered in the fridge for 1-2 days. If needed, mix in another pinch or two of baking powder.
Store cooked pancakes in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze them for up to 3 months. See How to Freeze Pancakes for tips.
Reheat. For the best texture are use a toaster for a slightly crispy exterior and fluffy interior, or for a larger batch, use an oven (covered loosely with foil). If you’re in a hurry, heat in the microwave. 

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Sodium: 200mg, Potassium: 124mg, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 70IU, Calcium: 62mg, Iron: 0.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Kelsey Fulmer says:

    Just made these for dinner tonight but I have made them in the past and we love them! I love putting oatmeal in my pancakes! Especially for my picky eater toddler keeps her fuller longer and with out asking for more snacks!

  2. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    A very taSty pancake that can fill the best of breakfast. Pancakes and oatmeal!!

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