Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Apple Pancakes are soft, naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Featuring fresh apple, oats, yogurt, and warm cinnamon, they make a satisfying breakfast that comes together in just 13 minutes. Enjoy these pancakes for a nourishing start to your day or as a wholesome snack!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup gluten free quick oats
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
For Cooking
- Butter or coconut oil, for greasing the pan
For Serving (Optional)
- Fresh fruit
- Maple syrup
- Honey
- Nut butter
Instructions
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the eggs, maple syrup, baking soda, baking powder, and yogurt. Blend until the mixture is creamy and fluffy, which helps create a light pancake texture.
- Add Apple: Add the peeled and chopped apple to the blender. Blend again until the apple is finely incorporated, ensuring there are no big chunks.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the oats, vanilla, and cinnamon to the blender. Let the mixture sit for 2 minutes so the oats can soften slightly. After resting, blend again until the batter is smooth.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or coconut oil. Pour in the batter to form small, palm-sized pancakes. Reduce the heat slightly as these pancakes can brown quickly. Watch for bubbles to form on the surface and for the edges to look set.
- Flip and Finish: Once bubbles appear and edges look cooked, carefully flip each pancake with a large spatula. Cook until golden brown on the second side, then transfer to a plate.
- Serve: Enjoy the pancakes immediately, topped with your favorite fresh fruits, a drizzle of maple syrup, honey, or nut butter.
Notes
- You can use any variety of sweet, crisp apple for best flavor.
- Letting the batter sit with oats helps achieve a smoother texture, but don’t skip blending a second time.
- Watch the heat—these pancakes can brown quickly due to the natural sugars in apple and maple syrup.
- For dairy-free option, use a non-dairy yogurt and coconut oil.
- Customize with add-ins like chopped nuts or dried fruit if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (of 2 total)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 581mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 187mg
