Oat Flour Pancakes

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These homemade oat flour pancakes are buttery golden on the outside and fluffy inside! They have a delicious oatmeal cookie flavor. These pancakes are quick and easy to make at home. They take only 15 minutes in total. They are great for Saturday morning breakfast, Sunday morning brunch, or breakfast for dinner. Both kids and adults love this pancake recipe!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These oat flour pancakes are quick and easy.
Only 15 minutes are needed.
The pancakes come out thick and fluffy.
Oat flour has a delicious flavor.
This recipe can be made with store-bought oat flour or homemade oat flour. I recommend using store-bought because it is finely ground.
If needed, use gluten-free oat flour.
Add on your favorite toppings for a totally customizable breakfast.
Great served any time of the day.
Check out these Vegan Banana Oatmeal Pancakes and this Pressure Cooker Oatmeal for another great recipe!

Ingredients & Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for this oatmeal flour pancake recipe. Scroll down to the recipe for the full ingredients list and directions.

For these pancakes, use store-bought oat flour. Homemade can be used but may be more drying and thick. If needed, check out these Oat Flour Substitutes.

A little sugar adds some sweetness. Feel free to use white sugar or light brown sugar. For refined sugar free, use maple sugar or coconut sugar.

Both baking powder and baking soda yield fluffy pancakes.

Add in a pinch of salt for added flavor.

Regular dairy milk and dairy-free milk both work well. To keep this recipe nut-free, use cow’s milk, oat milk or coconut milk.

Two eggs help thin out the pancake batter. In addition, eggs add a cake-like texture.

Vanilla extract adds a cozy pancake flavor.

Cook the pancakes in butter, dairy-free butter, or nonstick spray. Continue adding more to the skillet to prevent burning.

Lastly, top your oat flour pancakes with desired toppings.

How to Make Oat Flour

To make oat flour, add rolled oats to a food processor.

Process on high until oats become a powdery substance.

Then, measure out the oat flour.

Steel-cut oats and instant oats are not suitable for homemade oat flour. They tend to be a little rougher.

Alternatively, buy oat flour at the grocery store for this fluffy oat flour pancake recipe.

Taste & Texture

These oat flour pancakes taste like a mix between classic buttermilk pancakes and oatmeal cookies. The oat flour contributes a delicious oatmeal flavor.

These pancakes have a buttery golden exterior. Inside, they are soft and fluffy.

How to Make

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.

Step 4

Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking oil or butter.

Step 5

Spoon about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Use the back of the spoon to spread the batter into a circular shape if needed.

Step 6

Cook the pancakes for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate. Continue this process with the remaining batter.

Step 8

Finally, serve these homemade oat flour pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.

Expert Tips & Tricks

For best texture results, use store-bought oat flour.

If making homemade oat flour, process until very fine.

Do not overmix the batter.

Allow the pancake batter to sit for 5 minutes after mixing together. This allows it to thicken up and creates thick pancakes.

Use enough butter or nonstick spray to prevent burning. Add more to the pan as needed.

To keep pancakes warm, feel free to keep your oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Store the pancakes in the warm oven until the full batch is done. Then, serve all at once.

Feel free to add chocolate chips or blueberries to the raw pancake batter.

Store oat flour pancakes in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Flavor Variations & Toppings

There are so many ways to switch up the flavors of oat flour pancakes!

Add some chocolate chips to the pancake batter. Use mini, dark, semisweet, milk, or even white chocolate chips.

Throw some blueberries into the batter.

Top pancakes with bananas to make oat flour banana pancakes! Feel free to caramelize the bananas beforehand.

Top with maple syrup or honey.

Add some peanut butter on top!

Top with classic butter.

Add some Nutella or hot fudge on top.

Top with strawberries and whipped cream!

How to Serve & Store

Serve these oat flour pancakes hot and fresh! Pancakes are best eaten immediately.

Add your desired toppings. These pancakes go well with coffee, tea, smoothies, orange juice and milk. For another fun breakfast idea, try these Shortbread Oatcakes!

For a hearty breakfast, make this Creamy Savory Oatmeal.

For dessert, serve with these No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies and these Iced Oatmeal Cookies!

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is oat flour gluten-free?

For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oat flour. Oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat.

What pan should I use?

Use a nonstick skillet or a griddle. Continue adding butter to prevent sticking.

Can I make this into waffles?

Sure! Try this Oat Flour Waffle Recipe.

Can I add chocolate chips or blueberries?

Yes, absolutely.

Equipment Needed

Nonstick Saucepan: Use this nonstick pan for cooking oatmeal.

Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups: These are my favorite sturdy measuring cups.

Spatula: Flip pancakes with a sturdy spatula.