Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
Whole grain pancakes made with oats, oat flour, and flaxseed, studded with grated apple and topped with fresh apple slices. Sweetened naturally with applesauce and a touch of syrup, these pancakes deliver warm cinnamon spice and fruit in every bite. Quick weekday breakfast or weekend brunch option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup oat flourwhole wheat flour or all-purpose flour1:1glutenadds glutenFull guide →
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milkany unsweetened plant milk1:1vegandairy-freeadds dairyFull guide →
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseedchia seeds1:1veganwhole grain
- ½ cup unsweetened applesaucemashed banana0.75:1vegandairy-freeFull guide →
- 2 tbsp syruphoney or maple syrup1:1sweetener
- ½ apple, peeled and gratedmashed banana0.75:1vegandairy-freeFull guide →
- ½ apple, slicedmashed banana0.75:1vegandairy-freeFull guide →
Instructions
- 1
Mix oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and flaxseed together.
- 2
Add eggs, syrup, and applesauce, mixing until just combined.
- 3
Add almond milk and mix until the batter is wet.
- 4
Fold in the grated apple.
- 5
Coat a pan with non-stick spray and heat over medium.
- 6
Portion batter into six pancakes on the pan.
- 7
Use a silicone spatula to press down the mixture and shape each pancake.
- 8
Top each pancake with apple slices, pressing down firmly.
- 9
Cook until the bottom begins to brown.
- 10
Flip and cook until heated through.
Tips
A silicone spatula is essential for shaping these delicate oat-based pancakes without breaking them.
Press apple slices firmly into the batter so they cook into the pancake rather than sliding off.
Monitor heat carefully; medium may brown the bottom quickly due to the applesauce and fruit content.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster or skillet over low heat.
Prepare the dry ingredients the night before. Mix the wet ingredients just before cooking.
Serve warm with additional fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
Common Mistakes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense, tough pancakes.
Do not cook over high heat to avoid burning the outside while the inside remains raw.
Do not skip pressing the apple slices down to avoid them sliding off during flipping.