Description
Enjoy these light and fluffy Healthy Apple Oat Pancakes, made with wholesome oats and fresh apples. Naturally sweetened, gluten-free adaptable, and perfect for meal prep. A quick and nutritious breakfast ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (or quick oats)
- 1 medium apple, grated or finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter or coconut oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter – Blend the oats in a blender or food processor until they reach a flour-like consistency.
- Mix ingredients – Add the grated apple, eggs, milk, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, honey (or maple syrup), and salt to the blender. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Rest the batter – Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Heat the pan – Melt a little butter or coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Cook the pancakes – Pour small amounts of batter onto the heated pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip and cook – Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve – Stack and serve warm with toppings like fresh fruit, yogurt, or maple syrup.
Notes
- Vegan option – Substitute eggs with flax or chia eggs and use plant-based milk.
- Extra protein – Add a scoop of protein powder.
- Nutty twist – Mix in chopped nuts or a spoonful of nut butter.
- Spiced version – Enhance flavor with nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom.
- Apple chunks – Keep small apple pieces instead of blending completely for added texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Healthy pancakes, Apple oat pancakes, Gluten-free breakfast, Easy pancakes, Meal prep breakfast