Oat flour pancakes are tender and fluffy, but more substantial and chewy than pancakes made with all purpose flour. Perfect for a weekend breakfast, they can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. They're gluten and dairy free, and you don't need any complicated ingredients to make them. In fact, you probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry.
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If you've tried my popular almond flour pancakes or my high protein tofu pancakes, you'll know that pancakes are one of my favorite brunch treats. And, these oat flour pancakes are no exception.
Oat flour is one of my favorite gluten free flours. You can substitute it for all purpose flour in cookies and waffles. It has an earthy, nutty flavor and the unique ability to soak up the flavors it's mixed with. These pancakes are sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla, so they are slightly sweet with a caramel flavor.
Top Tip: You might enjoy my gluten free coffee oatmeal.
Reasons You'll Love Oat Flour Pancakes
✅They're vegan and gluten free.
✅They're free of refined sugar free.
✅They're kid approved.
✅They're high fiber.
✅They're fluffy, tender and nourishing.
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats: Choose old fashioned rolled oats or quick cook oats. Steel cut oats are too dense for this recipe.
- Plant Based Milk: I used almond milk, but any plant based milk will do.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar plus a plant based milk equals vegan buttermilk.
- Vanilla: Choose a good quality vanilla extract. The flavor really makes a difference to baked goods.
- Baking Soda and Baking Powder: You'll need both of these leavening agents to prevent your pancakes from being too dense.
- Maple Syrup: Check out my article on how to choose the best vegan maple syrup if you're interested in finding a vegan maple syrup.
- Salt: Salt makes all the other flavors pop.
*you'll also need a small amount of oil or vegan butter to cook the pancakes in.
Health Benefits of Oat Flour
You can make your own flour by simply blending any kind of rolled oats in a food processor. If you buy it at the grocery store it's generally stone ground, and is therefor much less processed that all purpose flour.
Oat flour has a a lot of fiber and protein. It also contains calcium, potassium and iron. Overall, it's a much healthier option than wheat flour.
It's uncommon to be sensitive to oats, so allergies and intolerances are rare. It's the perfect choice if you're intolerant to gluten, or if you choose to avoid gluten in your diet.
Instructions
- Firstly, make your vegan buttermilk by combining your almond milk with the apple cider vinegar. Set the mixture aside for about 10 minutes and allow it to curdle.
- If you're making your own oat flour, put the rolled oats in a food processor and blend until they have the consistency of flour. Make sure that your flour is finely ground.
- Sift together the dry ingredients (including your oat flour) into a large bowl.
- Add the vanilla to the vegan buttermilk and pour the wet ingredients into the bowl. Stir gently, being careful not to over mix.
- Heat vegan butter in a non-stick fry pan. Add the batter to the pan ¼ cup at a time . Allow the pancakes to cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Oat flour pancakes darken quicker than wheat flour pancakes.
Serving Suggestions And Variations
Oat flour pancakes are substantial and filling enough to eat on their own, but here's a few suggestions if you're planning a vegan brunch:
- These pancakes would be good with vegan bacon.
- If you like bananas, caramelized bananas would be a delicious topping.
- A smearing of date jam would compliment the flavors of oat flour pancakes well.
- Add a scoop of peanut butter to the batter for an extra boost of protein.
- A teaspoon of cinnamon would be a lovely addition.
- If you're looking for a super speedy vegan pancake option, I can highly recommend these vegan Bisquick pancakes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, oat flour is naturally gluten free. If you're sensitive to gluten, make sure that your oats or oat flour are not processed in factory alongside products that contain gluten.
Absolutely! Simply space them out on a parchment lined baking tray and freeze for 2 hours. Once the pancakes are frozen, transfer them to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
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📖 Recipe
Oat Flour Pancakes (Vegan and Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups plant-based milk I used almond milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Firstly, make the vegan buttermilk by combining the almond milk with the apple cider vinegar. Set this aside for about 10 minutes and allow it to curdle.
- If you're making your own oat flour, put the rolled oats in a food processor and blend until they have the consistency of flour.
- Sift together the dry ingredients (including your oat flour) into a large bowl.
- Add the vanilla to the vegan buttermilk and pour the wet ingredients into the bowl. Stir gently, being careful not to over mix.
- Heat vegan butter in a non-stick fry pan. Add the batter to the pan ¼ cup at a time . Allow the pancakes to cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Oat flour pancakes darken quicker than wheat flour pancakes.
Notes
- If you're sensitive to gluten, make sure that your oats or oat flour are not processed in factory alongside products that contain gluten.
Maybee
Absolutely delicious! It's been so hard to find vegan recipes that don't use rice flour, bananas or applesauce (I'm allergic). Thank you!
Keri Bevan
Hi Maybee, So glad you enjoyed the oat flour pancakes! Thanks so much for your comment.
Linda
Excellent! Semi-lacy toasted oatmeal goodness! Yum!!
Keri Bevan
Hi Linda, Glad you liked them!
Nicole Madsen
I made these with oat flour and no maple syrup (bc we have it with out pancake after anyway). They turned out so good! I actually added a whole mashed banana into the batter and everyone loved them!
Keri Bevan
Hi Nicole, so glad you guys loved the pancakes!
Amy Liu Dong
Such a delicious, easy, and healthy breakfast to make for my family. I am sure they will love this. Yum!
Keri Bevan
Thank you Amy! I hope they like it.x
Jere Cassidy
I don't eat gluten-free but I am finding I really like using the alternative flours and oat flour is becoming a favorite. I agree these are chewier than with AP flour which I prefer. Great recipe.
Keri Bevan
Hi Jere, Thank you for your feedback. I agree, I love the chewier quality that oat flour gives baked goods. Glad you liked the recipe!x
Kara
We made these for friends whose kids have celiac and dairy intolerance and it was PERFECT. The kids loved it and asked for seconds.
Keri Bevan
Hi Kara, I'm so pleased to hear that the kids loved the recipe! Thank you for letting me know.
Kayla DiMaggio
These oat flour pancakes were so delicious! I loved how easy they were and how filling! I don't often use oat flour but I realize I should use it more, it is delicious!
Keri Bevan
Hi Kayla, Isn't it great? I've really gotten into using more oat flour lately. Glad you liked the recipe!
Bernice
This is such a great recipe. The pancakes are very tasty and satisfying with the addition of oats. I'm so glad I have a Vitamix so that I could try making my own oat flour!