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Oatmeal Pancakes / Waffles

These fluffy oatmeal pancakes/waffles are a hearty and delicious breakfast or brunch option. Made with simple ingredients, they're easy to customize and perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 375kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk 480 ml / 16 fl oz - Substitutions: Almond milk, oat milk, or other dairy-free milk alternatives work well.
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 42 g / 1.5 oz - Substitution: For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats 170 g / 6 oz
  • 1 teaspoon salt 5 g
  • 2 large egg yolks beaten - Substitution: For vegan, use 1/2 cup of mashed banana or 1/4 cup of applesauce.
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder 10 g
  • 1/3 cup butter melted (76 g / 2.7 oz) - Substitution: Melted coconut oil or vegetable oil can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons sugar 8 g
  • 2 large egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 g

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the oats. Let stand for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture has cooled slightly and thickened.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and melted butter.
  • Add the egg yolk mixture to the oat mixture and stir to combine.
  • In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just smooth. Do not overmix. A few lumps are okay.
  • In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the oatmeal mixture, being careful not to deflate the whites.
  • Lightly grease a griddle or waffle iron and preheat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake, or follow waffle iron instructions for waffles.
  • Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Cook waffles according to the waffle iron's instructions.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
If the batter is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to thin it out.
Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough pancakes/waffles.