Description
Delicious and healthy oatmeal pancakes made with rolled oats, ripe banana, and warm spices, served with a vibrant mix of fresh fruit. These pancakes are a perfect wholesome breakfast option that combines the goodness of oats with natural sweetness and a fluffy texture, ideal for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancake Batter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
For Cooking
- Butter or oil for cooking
Topping
- 1 cup mixed fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, banana slices, or kiwi)
Instructions
- Soak Oats: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the oats to soften, which helps create a better pancake texture.
- Prepare Batter: Add the mashed banana, egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and honey or maple syrup if using into the oat mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth batter.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil to prevent sticking and to help achieve a golden crust.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the heated skillet. Cook each pancake for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, indicating the bottom side is ready to flip.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 1–2 minutes on the other side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Repeat and Serve: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches. Serve the warm pancakes topped generously with fresh mixed fruit for a quick, wholesome breakfast.
Notes
- For a smoother batter texture, you can blend the batter before cooking.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve with an additional drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of yogurt for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
