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These Vegan Oatmeal Pancakes are made with 8 simple ingredients and are perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch! This recipe makes 2 servings, but feel free to double it up for more pancakes!

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This recipe is sponsored by One Degree Organics.

If you’re looking for a healthy vegan pancake recipe that makes super light and fluffy pancakes, this is it!

These pancakes are easy to make and puff up to be super airy when cooked. This recipe is made with One Degree Organics Sprouted Rolled Oats which have more nutrients and are easier to digest than regular oats. Like all One Degree Organics products, these oats are also glyphosate-free, which I love, and also certified gluten-free, which is perfect for anyone with a gluten sensitivity.

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • These pancakes are completely dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free so they’re perfect if you have any food sensitivities. (Also, everyone will love them!)
  • They puff up in the pan and grow into light and fluffy pancakes.
  • They have the added nutrients of oats for an extra nutrition boost.

Ingredients in these pancakes

  • Ground flax seeds: Ground flax seeds are used to make a flax egg which will help the pancakes bind together.
  • Sprouted Rolled Oats: The star ingredient in these pancakes! Gives them a great texture and flavour. I also love using oats to make these Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes.
  • Gluten-free flour: Make sure to use one with xantham gum in it or you can use regular flour
  • Baking Powder: A full tablespoon goes into this recipe. It sounds like a lot, but it’s what gives these pancakes a light and fluffy texture.
  • Salt: just a pinch!
  • Maple Syrup: To add some sweetness to the pancakes. You could leave this out.
  • Almond Milk: Or any plant-based milk you love
  • Avocado Oil: just a touch to add some richness to the pancakes.

How to make oatmeal pancakes from scratch

This recipe is simple to make and has 3 main steps:

  1. Preparing the flax egg by mixing the flax seeds and water together so it turns into a gel. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. Blending the oats into oat flour. This is optional but will give you that lighter fluffier texture.
  3. Mixing the wet and dry ingredients together in a bowl.
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Tips for making this recipe perfectly

  • Make sure to use ground flax seeds when preparing the flax egg mixture. Whole flax seeds won’t work. The flax and water should have a “gel” texture after it sits for about 5 minutes. If it doesn’t you may have added too much water.
  • Don’t overmix the batter! This is what causes dense pancakes. Mix just until combined. A few small clumps are okay.
  • Don’t cook the pancakes on too high of a heat. If you do, the outsides of the pancakes will cook too fast while the inside will remain raw.
  • If you prefer a more chewy oaty texture, you can skip out on blending the oats into oat flour and leave them whole.

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Vegan Oatmeal Pancakes

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 8 reviews
  • Author: Jessica Hoffman
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pancakes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Vegan Oatmeal Pancakes are perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch!


Ingredients


Instructions

  1. Mix the ground flax seeds with 3 tbsp of water and set aside. The mixture should turn into a gel in 5 minutes.
  2. Blend the oats in a food processor or blender until smooth, then mix with the flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Mix the almond milk, maple syrup, avocado oil and the flax mixture together until combined
  4. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together just until combined.
  5. Heat some oil in a large pan on medium heat then pour a scoop of the batter into the pan letting cook for 2-3 minutes or until little bubbles start to form.
  6. Flip and cook for 2 minutes on the other side.
  7. Serve with fruit, maple syrup or whatever you love!

Notes

Make sure to use ground flax seeds when preparing the flax egg mixture. Whole flax seeds won’t work. The flax and water should have a “gel” texture after it sits for about 5 minutes. If it doesn’t you may have added too much water.

Don’t overmix the batter! This is what causes dense pancakes. Mix just until combined. A few small clumps are okay.

Don’t cook the pancakes on too high of a heat. If you do, the outsides of the pancakes will cook too fast while the inside will remain raw.

If you prefer a more chewy oaty texture, you can skip out on blending the oats into oat flour and leave them whole.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
  • Calories: 303
  • Sugar: 5.5
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6.6g

Hi, I'm Jess!

Choosing Chia is a blog all about healthy vegetarian recipes that are easy to follow, taste delicious and focus on wholesome ingredients. I started the blog after a spontaneous trip to India where I studied the practice of yoga and wellness.

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21 Comments

  1. kalomira says:

    Made silver dollar pancakes minus the flour and oil, came out great!

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      Happy you enjoyed the recipe!

  2. Laura says:

    Great pancakes! Mom, Dad, and toddler love them!!! Thank you! 

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      Happy you all enjoyed Laura! 🙂

  3. Joanne Graves says:

    Easy to whip up in a few minutes. I opted not to grind the oats and at first, the batter was super wet, but after letting it rest a few minutes, it was perfect. I added cinnamon to the batter and served the pancakes with a warm berry compote. These were, by far, the best oatmeal pancakes I’ve ever eaten. Bravo!

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      Happy you enjoyed these pancakes Joanne!

  4. SB says:

    These were absolutely delicious! We subbed GF flour and added a bit of vanilla extract. They were the perfect consistency.  Will be making again! 

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      So happy you enjoyed them!

  5. Necole Washington says:

    These pancakes are amazing. I substituted oat milk.

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      Thank you! Happy you enjoyed!

  6. Ainsley says:

    Used only oat flour and replaced the oil with applesauce and oh boy I’m pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these pancakes. Shared them with my slowly converting non-vegan roommate and they were a hit with her. Oh yeah, I also snuck in a carrot and some zucchini, sprinkled blueberries on top. Highly recommend!

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      Thanks Ainsley! Happy you liked the recipe!

  7. Charis Day says:

    These are fantastic! I made them at 2am and topped them with peanut butter, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and syrup and WOW. 10/10 recipe, they’re fluffy and delicious

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      Sounds like a great late night snack! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

  8. ks says:

    Would these be ok with oat flour?

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      yes!

  9. Tori says:

    Oh yes! These pancakes look so fluffy and amazing!!!

  10. Anindita says:

    I’m just experimenting with some vegan recipes to slowly make a lifestyle change and this recipe was absolutely incredible.. All of Jess’s recipes are easy and quick which makes them even better.. I’m in love with these pancakes . THANK YOU !

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      Thanks Anindita! So happy you love these pancakes as much as I do 🙂