5-Minute Healthy Oat Pancakes

5-Minute Healthy Oat Pancakes

Fluffy, sugar-free, and flourless—packed with fiber and protein! Perfect for a quick, guilt-free breakfast.

 

Ingredients (Makes ~8 pancakes)

2 cups oatmeal (220g rolled oats)

 

½ tsp salt (3g)

 

4 eggs

 

1 cup warm milk (250ml, any type)

 

3½ tbsp butter, melted (50g)

 

1 tbsp vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanillin)

 

1 cup water (250ml, adjust for batter consistency)

 

Optional add-ins:

 

1 tsp cinnamon

 

½ mashed banana (for natural sweetness)

 

¼ cup blueberries or chopped nuts

 

Instructions

1. Blend the Batter (1 min):

In a blender, combine oats, salt, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and water. Blend until smooth (30 secs).

 

Let rest 2 mins

 

to thicken (oats absorb liquid).

 

2. Cook (2 mins):

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake.

 

Cook 1-2 mins per side until golden (no flipping too early!).

 

3. Serve Hot:

Top with fresh fruit, yogurt, nut butter, or sugar-free syrup.

 

Why You’ll Love These

✅ No sugar or flour—naturally sweetened with vanilla!

✅ High in fiber & protein—keeps you full for hours.

✅ Gluten-free (use certified GF oats if needed).

 

Pro Tip: For fluffier pancakes, add 1 tsp baking powder to the batter.

 

Variations

🍫 Chocolate Chip: Add 2 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips.

🍌 Banana-Oat: Blend in ½ ripe banana.

🌱 Vegan: Swap eggs for 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxmeal + 6 tbsp water).

 

Breakfast ready before your coffee brews! ☕⏱️

 

Nutrition per pancake (approx):

 

Calories: ~120

 

Protein: 5g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g (natural from oats)

 

Freezer-friendly: Stack cooled pancakes with parchment paper, freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in toaster!