Fluffy Oat Flour Pancakes are gluten-free, have a sweet nutty flavor and delicate crumb. Just as easy as traditional but taste even better!!
Finally, a healthier alternative to pancakes that taste great too! This fluffy oat flour pancake recipe is a great alternative to traditional all-purpose flour pancakes, but has more protein and fiber, and fewer carbs!
These oat flour pancakes are also a great gluten-free option, as long as you're purchasing Certified Gluten-Free rolled oats.
You can even make your own oat flour at home using a blender, food processor or immersion blender. We put all three of those kitchen appliances to the test in our How to Make Oat Flour post.
If the health benefits aren't enough to convince you, simply try these flourless pancakes in the name of better flavor. Oat flour has a sweet nutty flavor, and in batters and bread, creates a lighter, more delicate crumb. They're both fluffy and flavorful, what's not to love?
Looking for more breakfast ideas? Try these New York Style Bagels and Death by Chocolate Zucchini Bread!
We also recommend our Quick Sourdough Discard Waffle Recipe! Finally, if you are looking for something rich and sweet these Cinnamon Rolls without Eggs are so good!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These fluffy oat flour pancakes are easy to make.
- They're a healthy alternative to traditional pancakes.
- Gluten-free? There is no white flour in this recipe! Just make sure your oats are Certified Gluten-Free to ensure that they haven't had cross-contact with grains that do contain gluten.
- The flavor and delicate crumb are amazing - see for yourself!
Recipe Ingredients
You'll need the following ingredients to make oat flour pancakes
Oat Flour has many health benefits and a sweet nutty flavor. A great alternative to white flour!
Avocado Oil helps the pancake to be tender and fluffy.
Sugar, for a sweeter pancake!
Whole Milk adds richness in flavor and results in a tender, moist pancake.
Apple Cider Vinegar is used to slightly sour the milk in this recipe.
Baking Powder helps these pancakes get extra fluffy.
Eggs are our binding agent.
How to Make It
Here are some quick visual instructions. Find the full recipe with ingredient measurements below!
Measure out two cups of rolled oats into a blender or food processor.
We experimented with different kinds of appliances and found that a high-powered blender, such as the Vitamix, creates the finest, fluffiest oat flour.
Combine oat flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Pour apple cider vinegar into the cup of milk and let sit for 5 minutes to let sour.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and milk until well combined.
Pour the oat flour mixture into a bowl of liquid ingredients and mix well.
The batter should be thin enough to pour, but thick enough that the pancake doesn't spread and flatten quickly on the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time as needed to thin the batter, or oat flour in small amounts until desired consistency is reached.
Your batter may even thicken as it sits, so don't be surprised if it needs a little more milk added along the way.
Melt a small amount of butter onto a griddle or large pan. Once the pancake starts to bubble on the outer edges, it's time to flip!
Let the pancake rise and remove from the pan when it is cooked through.
These pancakes taste great topped with fruit and maple syrup. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Have you ever traveled and wondered why your pancake batter isn't the same as it is at home? The consistency of batter may change based on elevation and humidity. Batter should be thick enough not to spread and flatten when scooped onto hot pan, but thin enough not to mound. Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time if as needed to thin the batter, or add oat flour in small amounts until desired consistency is reached. Don't be surprised if it needs to be adjusted a bit throughout the cooking process.
- For even better flavor, we recommend buttering your griddle or pan instead of using non-stick spray.
- We've found that two scoops of batter, using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, make the perfect size pancake and a nice round shape. Just place the second scoop right on top of the first!
Storage and Reheating
- Storage: Pancakes can be stored in a sealed ziplock bag in the freezer or fridge for up to one week.
- Reheating: Pancakes reheat easily in the microwave or in a toaster.
- Freezing: Freeze leftover pancakes in a ziplock bag and reheat them in the microwave or toaster on a busy morning.
Substitutions
- Milk: Whole fat milk always produces the best tasting pancake, but can be substituted for skim milk or almond milk in a pinch!
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Lemon juice can be used in lieu of apple cider vinegar to sour the milk.
Variations
Variety is the spice of life! These pancakes taste great plain, but there are lots of ways to mix things up, and it's pretty easy to do in the same bowl of batter. We like to start with a few plain and add mini chocolate chips to the batter halfway through.
- Chocolate Chips - Mini chocolate chips work best because you can more evenly distribute chocolate throughout the pancake without distorting the shape.
- Fruit - Add blueberries or small pieces of strawberry, banana, or raspberry.
- Waffles - Try this recipe works great in the waffle maker too! If the bellies are full before the batter is gone, I like to make a few mini waffles and toss them in the freezer for a busy day.
- Serve with a delicious Fruit Smoothie.
Pancake Toppings
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Fresh Fruit: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches and more!
- Golden Syrup
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, and we think oat flour pancakes taste even better than pancakes made with all-purpose flour. Oat flour hints at a subtle nutty flavor and creates a pancake with a lighter crumb. You'll love it - give it a try!
Absolutely, and it tastes great too! You will likely need to increase the amount of oat flour in the recipe. Try our oat flour pancake recipe!
Yes and no. Although oats are not considered a source of gluten, they are often exposed to cross-contact during growth and/or proces
sing. Making sure to buy Certified Gluten-Free will ensure they haven't had cross-contact with other grains that do contain gluten.
📖 Recipe
Oat Flour Pancakes
Equipment
- 1 Vitamix Blender Or other high powered blender
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Oats (gluten free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil work great!)
Instructions
- Measure out 2 cups oat flour into high powered blender. Start at low speed and increase slowly, blending for one minute.
- Pour apple cider vinegar into the cup of milk and let sit for 5 minutes to let sour.
- Combine flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. You can do this right in the blender with your oat flour, or in a separate bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and milk until well combined.
- Pour oat flour into the bowl of liquid ingredients and mix well.
- Heat a griddle or large pan over medium heat and coat with butter.
- Once the pan is hot, begin to scoop 3 tablespoons of batter onto pan for each pancake.
- When small bubbles start to form around the edges of the pancake, it's time to flip!
- Let pancake rise and cook through before removing from pan.
Notes
- The consistency of the batter may change based on elevation and humidity. The batter should be thick enough not to spread and flatten when scooped onto a hot pan, but thin enough not to mound. Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time if needed to thin batter, or add oat flour in small amounts until desired consistency is reached.
- For even better flavor, we recommend buttering your griddle or pan instead of using non-stick spray.
- Chocolate Chips - Mini chocolate chips work best because you can more evenly distribute chocolate throughout the pancake without distorting the shape.
- Fruit - Add blueberries or small pieces of strawberry or raspberry.
- Waffles - This recipe works great in the waffle maker too! If the bellies are full before the batter is gone, I like to make a few mini waffles and toss them in the freezer for a busy day.
Jess says
My kids loved them!
Thyme for the Table says
We're so happy to hear they were a hit!