Oatmeal Breakfast Pancakes – Healthy and Easy!

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup oats (old-fashioned or quick oats)
• ½ cup sugar (or reduce to ¼ cup for a less sweet option)
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, oat, or soy)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil (plus extra for greasing the pan)
• Optional toppings: fresh fruit, honey, maple syrup, yogurt, or nut butter

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 2: Combine the Wet Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter (or oil) until smooth.

Step 3: Make the Batter

1. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—the batter will be slightly lumpy, and that’s okay! Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.

Step 4: Cook the Pancakes

1. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
2. Scoop about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Spread it slightly with the back of the scoop if needed.
3. Cook for 2–3 minutes , or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes , or until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

1. Stack the pancakes on a plate and top with your favorite toppings—fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt, or a swirl of nut butter.
2. Serve warm and enjoy a hearty, wholesome breakfast!