Whole Grain Oat Berry Pancakes
Made with nutritious whole-grain oats and antioxidant-rich berries, these pancakes are a wholesome and tasty way to start your day. They’re easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or maple syrup. Plus, the hearty texture and nutty flavor of the oats are sure to keep you feeling full and energized until lunchtime. Get ready to enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast treat with these whole-grain oat berry pancakes!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoons coconut sugar honey, or other sweetener
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cups whole milk or your milk of choice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries such as wild blueberries
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add oats, whole wheat flour, sweetener, baking powder, banana, milk, and eggs.
- Blend until this reaches the desired batter consistency. More milk can be added if you’d like the batter a bit wetter. Remove from blender and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium-high heat. If you aren’t using a nonstick pan, you’ll want to lightly grease with butter or avocado oil. Add berries to the mixing bowl and fold in using a large spoon or spatula.
- Spoon 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges start to look dry, then flip and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes or until pancakes are golden brown on both sides.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or maple syrup.
Notes
If you have a favorite type of pancake, don’t fret; there are plenty of ways to customize the flavor of whole-grain oat berry pancakes. Here are some ideas for you:
Toppings: You can add a wide range of toppings to these pancakes to enhance their flavor. Try fresh strawberries, bananas, or raspberries, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or even peanut butter.
Spices: Adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter can give these pancakes a warm and cozy flavor.
Extracts: You can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the batter to enhance the flavor of the pancakes.
Sweeteners: If you want to add more sweetness to the pancakes without using plain sugar, you can try honey, agave syrup, or pure maple syrup.
Fruit Variations: Instead of blueberries, you can use other fresh or frozen berries such as raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries. Just be sure to chop them up for the ideal texture.
Savory Flavors: You can experiment with savory pancake toppings such as smashed avocado, hummus, herbs, or feta cheese. Enjoy trying out different flavors and find out your favorite combination!