Healthy Oat Pancakes (No Sugar, No Flour) π₯
Looking for a quick and healthy breakfast option? These oat pancakes are flourless, sugar-free, and take only 5 minutes to prep. Perfect for anyone avoiding refined ingredients but still craving a satisfying stack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups oatmeal (ββ―220β―g)
- Β½ tsp salt (ββ―3β―g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup warm milk (ββ―250β―ml)
- 3Β½ tbsp melted butter (ββ―50β―g)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (or vanillin)
- 1 cup water (ββ―250β―ml)
Instructions
- Add the oats to a blender or food processor and blend until they resemble flour.
- Add salt, eggs, warm milk, melted butter, vanilla, and water. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 1β2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about ΒΌ cup of batter per pancake. Cook for 2β3 minutes, until bubbles appear and edges firm.
- Flip and cook the other side for another 1β2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with toppings like Greek yogurt, berries, or nut butter.
Tips & Variations
- Add Β½ tsp baking powder for fluffier pancakes.
- Use plant-based milk and oil instead of butter for a dairy-free version.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- For thinner pancakes, add a little more water or milk to the batter.
- Top with fresh fruit for natural sweetness without added sugar.
Nutrition Facts (Per Pancake, Approx. 8 pancakes)
Nutrient | Estimate |
---|---|
Calories | 180β220 kcal |
Protein | 8β10 g |
Fat | 7β9 g |
Carbohydrates | 18β22 g |
Fiber | 3β4 g |
Sugar | 1β2 g (natural) |
Sodium | 150β200 mg |
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze with parchment paper between pancakes for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Toast or microwave until warmed through.
Enjoy these wholesome oat pancakes as part of your healthy breakfast rotation! π₯£