Description
Looking for the best oatmeal apple pancakes? These quick, easy, and healthy pancakes are perfect for fall breakfasts or brunch ideas. Lightly spiced, naturally sweetened, and packed with oats and apples they’re a simple and cozy way to start your morning!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, grated
- Butter or oil, for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the grated apple. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Flip when bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and sliced apples on top.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats and flour to make it gluten-free.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Swap applesauce with mashed banana for a twist.
- Freezes well – reheat in the toaster or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American