Oat pancakes: The healthy breakfast delight you can whip up fast

When you hear "healthier version," you might imagine tasteless imitations of your favorite dishes, right? For example, skyr with coconut flakes pretending to be Raffaello haunts my dreams. But don't worry; oat pancakes are a completely different story. They're delicate and springy, with a slight nutty flavor. Perfect for breakfast with fruit or for a savory dinner with avocado spread. You can literally make them in a few minutes without needing a food processor or even a mixer.

Instead of classic wheat flour, you use ground oats, which are nutritious and gentle on the digestive system. This is a great choice if you want to reduce gluten, improve your diet quality, or just try something new. You don't have to deny yourself anything; just swap the ingredients smartly.

Oat flour is a hero in many fitness recipes. Even if you don't count calories, you'll love its taste and benefits. It's rich in fiber, contains plenty of B vitamins, and gives a satisfying feeling of fullness. This means that after eating a portion of these pancakes, hunger won't hit you just an hour later, which often happens with classic wheat flour.

You can make oat pancakes with either ready-made oat flour or oats ground in a blender. Grinding them takes literally 15 seconds, and you can do it with a regular hand blender. You can add a bit of cinnamon, vanilla extract, or even cocoa to the batter if you're in the mood for something more dessert-like. It all depends on your imagination, creativity, and what you have in your cupboards or refrigerator.

Now that you know the advantages of these pancakes, it’s time to prepare them.

Ingredients:

            
• About 5 ounces of ground oats,
• About 1 1/4 cups of milk (or plant-based milk - almond is low in calories, while soy has a lot of protein),
• 2 eggs,
• A tablespoon of oil (for the batter),
• A pinch of salt,
• Oil for frying (preferably canola or olive oil),
• Optional if you want them sweet: some sugar or another sweetener.

Instructions:

    
1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly with a whisk, mixer, or blender.
2. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes to allow the flour to swell and thicken.
3. Heat a pan with a bit of oil and fry thin pancakes on both sides until golden. Done!

Oat pancakes pair very well with fruits (like bananas or raspberries), cottage cheese, and yogurt sauce. You can also serve them savory: with avocado spread and egg, with spinach and feta, or with chicken and cheese.