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Oatmeal Pancakes

December 18, 2018 by Kara Cook 15 Comments

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These Oatmeal Pancakes are fluffy and tender, and have more fiber than traditional pancakes. Pair them with scrambled eggs and fruit for a hearty, delicious breakfast!

We love serving these pancakes with buttermilk syrup, or vanilla sauce and berries. 

oatmeal pancakes recipe title photoHomemade Oatmeal Pancakes

I am not a morning person, so on school days we usually eat oatmeal, cereal, or toast. On weekends however, I like to whip up yummy hot breakfasts. Pancakes or waffles and eggs are always a top choice if I ask my kids.

These oatmeal pancakes were a tasty alternative to our traditional buttermilk pancakes, and the extra fiber makes them a little more healthy. Oats give them a nice texture, but they are still soft and yummy. Brown sugar adds a bit of sweetness.

This time around I served them with maple syrup, but my favorite way to eat them is with fresh fruit and a little yogurt or whipped cream. You can add anything you like!

stack of oatmeal pancakes with butter and syrup

Tips for making oatmeal pancakes:

  • Quick oats work best for these pancakes. If you don’t have them, you can use regular oats. Just pulse them for a few seconds in a blender or food processor till they are a bit smaller.
  • Real buttermilk helps with the flavor and texture of the pancakes, so I recommend using it. You can make a substitute by placing 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar in a liquid measuring cup and filling to the 2 cup mark with milk. The pancake batter will be thinner using this method. Another alternative is to use 1/4 cup of sour cream plus 1 3/4 cups of milk, whisked together.
  • I like to use an ice cream scoop or measuring cup to pour my batter so the pancakes turn out the same size.
  • I like to cook my pancakes over medium to medium low heat so they have time to cook through without getting too brown. You’ll know it’s time to flip the pancakes when the surface is covered in bubbles and the edges of the pancake start to turn dry. You want them to be nice and golden brown.

oatmeal pancakes cooking on a skillet

How to make oatmeal pancakes:

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. Don’t overmix or the pancakes will be tough. Use a paper towel to spread some oil on your skillet, and preheat it to medium low. I use my electric skillet and it works like a charm.

Pour batter onto the hot skillet. Cook till bubbles cover the surface and the bottom is lightly browned, then flip and cook on the second side. Resist the urge to press down on the pancakes with the spatula! You want them tall and fluffy. 🙂

Serve pancakes hot with butter and syrup, or your choice of toppings.

stack of oatmeal pancakes and syrup on a plate with a fork

Give these oatmeal pancakes a try, I bet they’ll be a hit with your family. You could even change things up a little by adding blueberries, nuts, or cinnamon to the batter. Be creative!

homemade oatmeal pancake recipe collage

A few more favorite breakfast recipes:

Bacon Breakfast Casserole
Oatmeal Waffles
Coconut Granola
Buttermilk Pancakes

Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

Yield: 18 pancakes

Oatmeal Pancakes

oatmeal pancakes with maple syrup

Hearty oatmeal pancakes sweetened with brown sugar.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve hot with butter and syrup, or your choice of toppings.

Notes

Make sure you use quick oats. They absorb liquid quicker. Regular oats can result in a very thin batter. If your batter is too thin, let it sit for a few minutes till it thickens up.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 289mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 3g
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast
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  1. Erin

    January 1, 2021 at 8:35 am

    This batter came out way too runny snd I did use quick oats

    Reply
  2. sue fox

    April 14, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    can you make this the night before and refrigerate the batter overnight?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      April 15, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      I don’t recommend it. The baking powder activates when you add the liquid, so by the morning it will have already caused the batter to rise, and you will end up with flat pancakes instead of fluffy ones.

      Reply
  3. Carol Radi

    September 12, 2019 at 5:43 am

    I thought the batter was too thin. Don’t add as much buttermilk.

    Reply
    • Barbara

      October 28, 2019 at 10:31 am

      I agree, Carol. Batter was way too thin. More like crêpes.

      Reply
    • Kara Cook

      October 30, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      Sorry your batter turned out so thin. Did you use quick oats? Since they are ground finer, they absorb more of the buttermilk. I haven’t had great luck with regular oats in this recipe.

      Reply
  4. Denise

    July 18, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    Can I use half and half if I don’t have buttermilk or should I do the milk and lemon juice

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      July 19, 2019 at 7:59 am

      I would use the milk and lemon juice, you need the acid that’s in the buttermilk. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sabrina

    December 20, 2018 at 7:36 am

    My kids love pancakes so much we even have them for dinner sometimes! Love this oatmeal twist!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      December 20, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      Pancakes for dinner are always a hit at my house! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tara

    December 20, 2018 at 7:33 am

    What a perfectly delicious way to get my kids to eat more fiber!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      December 20, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      You gotta sneak it in any way you can, right?

      Reply
  7. Kim

    December 19, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    I bet these are delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  8. Becky Hardin

    December 19, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    These are awesome. Taste amazing and so so filling. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    Reply
  9. Natasha

    December 19, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Oatmeal pancakes are brilliant – much more fiber than regular flour pancakes and so delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply

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