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Quick Oatmeal Pancakes

My husband used to not like pancakes and absolutely hate pancake syrup until I had him try the oatmeal pancake with mango or blueberry sauce. Now he regularly asks me to make some for breakfast. Serve warm with your favorite syrup or sauce.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people
Calories 1232.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Griddle or Skillet Preferably non-stick for easy flipping.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining the batter ingredients.
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl For whisking wet ingredients.
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl For heating milk and steeping oats.
  • 1 Whisk For combining dry and wet ingredients smoothly.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅔ cup quick-cooking oats
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk or more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons butter or as needed

Instructions
 

  • Place 1 cup milk in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until bubbling, about 2 minutes. Stir in the oats.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Whisk eggs, 2 teaspoons melted butter, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; add 1/4 cup milk. Mix oat mixture and egg mixture with flour mixture; stir to combine.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons butter on a griddle or skillet over medium heat; pour about 1/3 cup batter into the hot butter. Cook pancakes until bubbles appear on top layer, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook other side until evenly browned, about 5 more minutes.

Notes

For optimal fluffiness, avoid overmixing the batter; a few lumps are perfectly fine and indicate a tender crumb. Allowing the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes after mixing can also improve texture by hydrating the flour and oats. Ensure your griddle or skillet is preheated to a consistent medium heat; a test drop of water should sizzle and evaporate within seconds. This prevents sticking and ensures even browning. For enhanced flavor, consider adding a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg alongside the cinnamon, or replace a quarter of the milk with buttermilk for a slight tang. Serve with fresh berries or a warm fruit compote for an elevated presentation.