Homemade oats pancakes without eggs are so light and fluffy. The whole oats folded into the batter bring a delicious bite and added fiber making them a healthy choice for breakfast. Enjoy these with fresh berries and maple syrup any day of the week.
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- Are The Eggless Oat Pancakes Vegan?
- Why This Recipe Works
- Oat Pancakes Without Egg Variations
- Storing The Oats Pancakes without Egg
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Who doesn’t love a healthy pancake recipe for breakfast in the morning? You can stack them, add fruit, soak with syrup, or top with butter. Pancakes are the perfect breakfast staple and they’re kid friendly too.
So many pancake recipes call for eggs but I wanted a recipe without eggs to cater to those with allergies or who have other reasons for not eating eggs. I also decided to add oats to the recipe to bring more fiber to the dish but in a more subtle way. When it comes to our kids, we to feed them nutritious recipes but they’re picky. With this recipe the oats are hidden within the batter and go unnoticed with every bite. I can’t wait for you to try them.
Why You’ll Love These Oats Pancakes Without Egg
- The oats pancake recipe is egg free and can be made vegan with one simple substitution
- Allergies to dairy or milk or both? You can still enjoy pancakes with this simple recipe. Substitute the milk for a non-dairy variety and you’ll be good to go.
- Flax eggs are not necessary. Sometimes it’s hard to find baked recipes without eggs that don’t use flax eggs. While flax eggs are great, the flax seed itself can be hard to find and expensive.
- They are so easy to make. All you need is a mixing bowl and a skillet. If you enjoy baking you’ll probably already have most of the ingredients on hand!
- You can make the morning of or choose to make ahead of time and freeze for later.
Is This Oats Pancake Without Egg Healthy?
These oat pancakes are heathy in a few different ways. First, they don’t have egg which takes away the unnecessary cholesterol. Second, there are whole oats mixed into the batter which adds fiber and other vitamins and minerals. Third, they’re filling and will keep you full for hours. There’s nothing worse than not being satisfied after breakfast and having to snack before lunch. Finally, this is a starter recipe. There are many ways to make this more healthy and so many variations you can try to fit your wants and needs. We will get into more detail about this later.
Egg Free Oats Pancakes Ingredients
1 cup flour - this recipe is made with all purpose flour however you can use whole wheat for added nutrients or even gluten free flour as substitutes
1 tablespoon sugar - for a touch of sweetness
2 teaspoons baking powder - gives the pancakes bubbles and makes them light and fluffy
1/2 teaspoon baking soda - also a leavening agent for the pancakes
1/4 teaspoon salt - to enhance the flavor of the other ingredients
1 teaspoon vanilla - for added flavor
2 tablespoons vegetable oil - you can substitute canola oil
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk - any milk can be used in this recipe, make it vegan by substituting almond or oat milk.
1 teaspoon white vinegar - breaks down the starches and proteins in the batter helping with a good rise and making the pancakes nice and fluffy
1/2 cup rolled oats - whole oats are used in this recipe but quick oats can be used as well
Fresh fruit for garnish - try strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and more
How to Make Healthy Oat Pancakes Without Egg
Step 1. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and oats to a medium sized bowl. Whisk together until fully combined.
Step 2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oil, milk, vanilla, and vinegar. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do not over mix. it’s okay if your batter still has a few small lumps.
Step 3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of oil to the skillet just enough to keep the pancakes from sticking. Or you can spray the skillet with cooking spray.
Step 4. Add 1/4 cup of the pancake batter to the heated skillet. Cook until the surface of pancakes have bubbles and the sides have started to cook and stiffen. Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook until browned on the other side. About 1-2 more minutes.
Step 5. Remove the healthy oatmeal pancake from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with remaining pancake batter. Serve the healthy pancakes without eggs with butter, maple syrup, and or fresh berries.
Are The Eggless Oat Pancakes Vegan?
So are these oatmeal pancakes without eggs are almost vegan. They don’t have eggs but they do call for milk. However, I didn’t specify what type of milk could be used. Making this vegan is super easy because you can use almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or any type you like!
Why This Recipe Works
If you know a bit about baking you’ll know that eggs are important for a lot of reasons. They help with structure, leavening, moisture, flavor, color, and more. So can you replace eggs in pancakes? You sure can but you can’t simply omit them without making a few adjustments to the recipe. Making fluffy pancakes without eggs is possible because of the vinegar. Vinegar is an acid that changes the pH levels of the batter helping to add an airy texture, a good rise, and enhances flavor. It essentially works similar to eggs in this pancake recipes.
Oat Pancakes Without Egg Variations
- Add chopped apple and some cinnamon to the batter with the oats then continue with the recipe. What’s better than an apple oats pancake without egg on a cool fall day?
- Combine 1/4 cup of mashed ripe banana to the wet ingredients before adding the dry ingredients to make the pancake batter. This will add sweetness, flavor, and will keep the pancakes moist. Banana oat pancakes without eggs are perfect for breakfast and they’re kid friendly too.
- Substitute all purpose flour for gluten free flour for a gluten free alternative. If doing this make sure to get 1 to 1 baking flour so it’s a simple substitution.
- Consider adding 1-2 tablespoons of yogurt to the recipe to add flavor and healthy probiotics. Yogurt pancakes, no eggs is a great way to start the day.
Storing The Oats Pancakes without Egg
To store the eggless oats pancakes simply let cool and place in an air tight container and store in the fridge for up to a week. You can also store refrigerated in tightly wrapped foil. If you’re looking for a more long term storage solution you can freeze the pancakes. To do this, make sure they’ve cooled completely then place in an air tight freezer friendly container with sheets of wax paper between the pancakes to prevent them from sticking. The pancakes can also be stored in an air tight bag but don’t forget the wax paper.
Reheating The Oats Pancakes Without Egg
Reheat in the oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Place the frozen oats pancake without egg on a large baking sheet. Make sure the pancakes are not overlapping. Bake for about 10 minutes or until warm. Then serve with your favorite toppings. This is a great method for big families or for when you want to make a lot of pancakes at one time.
Reheat in the toaster - Simply place frozen oats pancake without egg pancakes in the toaster and heat until warm. Keep a close eye on the pancakes because you don’t want them to get too crispy and browned. This is a great option for busy mornings before work and school.
Reheat in the microwave - This is such an easy and convenient way to make breakfast in the morning. It’s also really easy if you only need to reheat one or two pancakes. To do this place one or two frozen pancakes on a microwave safe plate then microwave on 100% power for 1 to 1/2 minutes or until warm.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup oats
- Extra oil for frying
- Raspberries, Blueberries, Banana for garnish
Instructions
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and oats to a medium sized bowl. Whisk together until fully combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oil, milk, vanilla, and vinegar. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do not over mix it’s okay if your batter still has a few small lumps.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of oil to the skillet just enough to keep the pancakes from sticking. Or you can spray the skillet with cooking spray.
- Add 1/4 cup of the pancake batter to the heated skillet. Cook until the surface of pancakes have bubbles and the sides have started to cook and stiffen. Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook until browned on the other side. About 1-2 more minutes.
- Remove the healthy oatmeal pancake from the skillet and set aside. Repeat with remaining pancake batter. Serve with butter, maple syrup, and or fresh berries.
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