Oat Flour Pancakes (Vegan + GF) - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

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These Oat Flour Pancakes are soft and fluffy, slightly chewy and nutty, and super satisfying. They're healthy and nutritious, and are a great source of fibre. They're made without flax eggs, aquafaba,bananas, chia eggs or applesauce and are vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free and nut-free too. They're easy to make, come together in one bowl and are ready in just 25 minutes!

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How do you makeOat Flour?

Although you can use shop-bought oat flour, I much prefer to make my own as it's really easy, and so much cheaper.

Here's how you do it!

1. Place the oats in a food processor.

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2. Whizz into a fine powder.

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How to make this recipe

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

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Tip: Cook the pancakes as soon as possible after making the batter, otherwise the oats will soak up liquid and the batter will become too thick!

  • Heat up a tiny bit of oil in a frying pan (non-stick is best) and add a few tablespoons of the pancake batter.

Tip:Control the amount of oil you use by using a spray-on oil or rubbing a piece of greased kitchen paper over the bottom of the frying pan – too much oil will make the pancakes ragged at the edges, and too little will make them hard to flip over.

  • Cook on a low-medium heat for a few minutes until you see little bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake.
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  • Flip over and cook for another few minutes, until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Tip: Use a spatulatoflip over the pancakes.

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  • Repeat for the rest of the batter - makes around 8pancakes.

Serving suggestions

These pancakes are perfect for breakfast or brunch, and are delicious drizzled with maple syrup and served with bananas, fresh berries and coconut yogurt.

Substitutions you can make

  • You can use a store-bought oat flour instead of making your own. If using oat flour, use 150g or 1 ¼ cup oat flour.
  • You can useany type of liquid sweetener:maple syrup, agave syrup, brown rice syrup etc.
  • You can omit the maple syrup to make these free from sugar.
  • You can use any type of plant-based milk: almond milk, rice milk, soy milk, cashew milk, oat milk etc.
  • You can replace the apple cider vinegar with lemon juice.
  • You can use any type of oilto fry the pancakes: coconut oil, olive oil or vegetable oil.
  • For a nut-free version, use a nut-free plant-based milk.

Ingredients you can add to the batter

  • Raisins and ground cinnamon for an Oatmeal Raisin Cookie flavour.
  • Desiccated coconut.
  • Chocolate chips.
  • Fresh or frozen berries: blueberries, raspberries etc!

How long do these Oat Flour Pancakes keep for?

These pancakes are best enjoyed immediately, but they do keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days.

Can you freeze these?

Yes. Just make sure to freeze them with a layer of baking paper in between each pancake if you want to take them out one at a time!

How do you reheat these?

In a dry frying pan or pop in the toaster!

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Oat Flour Pancakes (Vegan + GF)

These Oat Flour Pancakes are soft and fluffy, slightly chewy and nutty, and super satisfying. They're vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free too.

4.17 from 224 votes

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free vegan pancakes, oat flour pancakes

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 pancakes

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

  • 150 g (1 ½ cup) rolled oats * (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup ** (or sub any other sweetener)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar *** (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • 2 heaped teaspoons baking powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 250 ml (1 cup) unsweetened almond milk (or sub any other plant-based milk)

For frying:

Instructions

  • Place the oats in a food processor.

  • Whizz into a fine powder.

  • Place into a bowl with all the ingredients for the pancake batter and mix well.

  • Cook the pancakes as soon as possible after making the batter, otherwise the oats will soak up liquid and the batter will become too thick!

  • Heat up a tiny bit of oil in a frying pan (non-stick is best) and spoon or ladle in a small amount of the pancake batter.

  • Cook on a low heat for a few minutes until you see little bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake.

  • Use a spatula to flip it over and cook for another few minutes, until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

  • Repeat for the rest of the batter - makes around 8 pancakes.

  • Best enjoyed immediately!

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Notes

*You can use a store-bought oat flour instead of making your own. If using oat flour, use 150g or 1 ¼ cup oat flour.

**You can omit the maple syrup to make these free from sugar.

***The vinegar is crucial as its acidity needs to react with the alkali bicarbonate of soda to make the pancakes fluffy. Can be replaced with lemon juice.

  • These pancakes arebest enjoyed immediately, but they do keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days.
  • They can also be frozen - just make sure to freeze them with a layer of baking paper in between each pancake if you want to take them out one at a time!
  • Reheat in a dry frying pan or pop in the toaster!

Nutrition Facts

Oat Flour Pancakes (Vegan + GF)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 77mg3%

Potassium 104mg3%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 3g6%

Calcium 64mg6%

Iron 0.8mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Laura

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    This recipe is amazing! I put the oats into a coffee grinder so they would become flour. I added an extra 25ml milk since I was letting the batter sit for about 5 minutes. The batter became the consistency of a mousse, which is perfect for me. The pancakes cooked beautifully and came out light and fluffy! They need no syrup or toppings at all. The best pancakes I think I've ever had. Thank you so much for this recipe!

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words, so happy to hear that!

  2. V

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    hello
    can I make waffles from the same recipe?

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Hi! You should be able to, but I haven't tested it that way so I can't guarantee results...would love to hear how you get on if you try it though!

  3. Marie

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    This recipe works well and the pancakes are fluffy and tasty. Also, the texture is not gummy like other oat pancake recipes I have tried. I will make this recipe again for sure! Thanks!

    Reply

    • Rhian Williams

      Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!

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Are oat pancakes good for you? ›

If you choose a type of pancake that's made with oat flour or has more than a tablespoon of oats per cake, you'll get healthy amounts of protein and fiber with your breakfast, both of which can help keep you full.

Why are my gluten free pancakes chewy? ›

This gluten-free pancake recipe will turn out chewy if the egg whites have not whipped long enough or the batter was overmixed. Since the pancakes rely on the egg whites for their light and fluffy texture it is important to carefully fold the egg whites into the gluten-free pancake batter.

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Oat flour is rich in fiber which is an incredible carbohydrate because it increases metabolism, triggers your CCK hormone that signals to your brain that you're full, absorbs fat, and promotes regular bowel movements.

Is baking soda or baking powder better for pancakes? ›

Baking soda is essential for baked goods, but baking powder is really what makes pancakes and biscuits rise and become so super fluffy. Double-acting baking powder, which is the kind that you'll find in the grocery store, produces bubbles in two ways: when it is mixed with wet ingredients and then when it gets heated.

Do IHOP gluten free pancakes taste good? ›

The menu is properly labeled as to what is Gluten-free. The GF pancakes are excellent and they use real butter!

Why are restaurant pancakes so fluffy? ›

Buttermilk is often used instead of regular milk

Many restaurants use buttermilk instead of dairy or plant-based milk when making pancakes, which changes the interaction of the ingredients before and during cooking — leading to a fluffier, more texturally satisfying, and tastier result.

Why are my pancakes chewy and not fluffy? ›

Why are my pancakes rubbery and chewy? The most common cause for pancakes turning out dense is over mixing.

Why do you put butter in pancake batter? ›

Melted butter rounds out the texture of pancakes by adding just the right amount of fat to keep the stacks rich and moist. No need to go crazy with it, though; a little goes a long way. Just add a tablespoon of melted butter per cup of pancake mix for super tasty pancakes.

Why are my oat pancakes raw in the middle? ›

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Can I use 1 year expired pancake mix? ›

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How many calories are in an oat pancake? ›

Nutrition summary

There are 183 calories in 1 serving of Oat Pancakes. Calorie split: 46% fat, 41% carbs, 13% protein.

Is oatmeal better for you than pancakes? ›

Additionally, oatmeal consumers had higher intake of fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A and E than consumers of “Doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries”; higher intake of magnesium and potassium than consumers of “Pancakes, waffles, French toast”; higher intakes of fiber, calcium, iron, and magnesium ...

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If you're looking for a pancake mix that's made with 100% whole grains and low in added sugar, Bob's Red Mill Organic 7 Grain Pancake Mix (view at Amazon) is a great choice. For higher protein pancakes with a classic buttermilk flavor, we love Krusteaz Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix (view at Amazon).

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