Oat Flour Pancakes – A Wholesome, Cozy Breakfast You’ll Crave

Amanda Liptak
May 28
2 min read

Introduction:

If you’re on the hunt for a hearty, naturally gluten-free breakfast that still tastes like a weekend treat, these Oat Flour Pancakes are just the thing. Lightly sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, they’re full of cozy flavor and made with ingredients you likely already have on hand.

Whether you’re feeding little ones, fueling your day with whole grains, or just want a satisfying stack of pancakes that won’t leave you in a sugar crash by 10am—this is the recipe for you.

Why You'll Love These Pancakes

✅ Made with rolled oats for fiber and slow-burning energy
🍯 Lightly sweetened with honey, no refined sugar
🧡 Naturally gluten-free (when using certified GF oats)
🌿 Kid-approved and mom-loved for their taste and nutrition

A recipe from Amanda Liptak, RDN, CLT, CA

Ingredients

2 1/2 Cups rolled oats (GF)
1 1/2 Cups unsweetened milk or milk substitute of choice
2 eggs
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp honey or pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp of pure vanilla or almond extract
Optional: add ½ mashed banana to mix or 1/3rd cup of fruit.

Instructions

Combine all in blender on medium speed approximately 30 seconds. Add chopped nuts if desired. Pour directly from blender into greased skillet. Store in freezer for easier meal prep.

Favorite Topping Ideas

Sliced bananas, blueberries, or raspberries
Nut or seed butter + cinnamon
Greek yogurt + honey drizzle
Chopped walnuts or pecans
Apple compote or sautéed peaches

Storage Tips

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Let pancakes cool, then freeze with parchment paper between layers. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster or skillet.

These Oat Flour Pancakes are the perfect mix of healthy and indulgent—easy enough for busy weekdays, yet special enough for Sunday brunch. They’re proof that simple, nourishing ingredients can make something truly delicious.

Ready to make your mornings a little cozier?

A Final Note

Here at Nutrient Rich Life we believe that variety is the spice of life! We encourage everyone to make all foods fit as much as possible and that includes eating more plants and cooking in a way that adds fun and flavor to your life!

Hi, I'm Amanda!

Functional weight loss coach, registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of one picky eater with multiple food allergies! I'm a big believer that if you can learn to fish -- you can eat for life! So this blog is dedicated to helping you learn to toss out the food myths that result in unnecessary food stress so that you can become a confident, healthy eater!

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