Oatmeal Pancakes or Waffles
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 5
🥞 Yield: 20 pancakes
Description:
Want a delicious breakfast, yet desire the healthy benefits of fiber and whole grains? These healthy pancakes or waffles are the perfect answer. Even though I wouldn’t choose to eat a bowl of hot oatmeal, I can’t get enough of these pancakes. Kids love them, too!
Recipe Category:
Breakfast
Keywords:
Grains, < 15 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup Splenda granular (or sugar)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup skim milk (for adjusting batter consistency)
Instructions:
- Moisten Oats: Pour boiling water over oats; stir to moisten.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add oil, egg, and 1 cup skim milk to the moistened oats. Stir well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together sea salt, whole wheat flour, unbleached flour, Splenda (or sugar), and baking powder.
- Blend: Add the dry ingredients mixture to the oatmeal mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add enough remaining skim milk (between 3/4 to 1-1/4 cups) to make a medium thick batter for waffles or a thinner batter for pancakes. Adjust according to your preference.
- Cook Pancakes or Waffles:
- For Pancakes: Make 4-5 inch pancakes on a hot griddle. Let them brown a little, approximately 2-4 minutes on each side.
- For Waffles: Cook in a waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Note: The batter is best if covered, refrigerated, and left to sit overnight, but can be used immediately with very good results.
These oatmeal pancakes or waffles are not only delicious but also packed with fiber and whole grains, making them a wholesome breakfast option for the whole family. The recipe is beginner-friendly and can be prepared in less than 15 minutes, perfect for busy mornings. With simple ingredients like oatmeal, eggs, flour, and milk, you can create fluffy pancakes or crispy waffles that are sure to satisfy your breakfast cravings. Plus, you can customize the sweetness by choosing between Splenda or sugar. Serve them with your favorite toppings like fresh fruits, maple syrup, or yogurt for a delightful morning treat. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, these oatmeal pancakes or waffles are guaranteed to be a hit!
