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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch

    Oat Milk Pancakes

    July 8, 2022 by Chenée Lewis

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    Healthy oat milk pancakes with egg or no egg! This fluffy pancake recipe uses oat milk to make it dairy free! Enjoy your oat milk American pancakes with butter or topped with fresh berries! And for more breakfast goodies, try my Banana Carrot Muffins, my Sweet Potato Pop Tarts, and my Mango Overnight Oats!

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    Oat Milk Pancakes Recipe

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    Can I substitute oat milk for milk in pancakes?

    So what is a good substitute for milk in pancakes? Oat milk! Oat milk is the perfect non-dairy substitute for milk in any pancakes recipe! It has the perfect creamy texture and slightly sweet taste to complement these healthy oat milk pancakes perfectly. And if you love buttermilk pancakes, you're in luck -- in this fluffy pancake recipe, oat milk combines with white vinegar to create a buttermilk substitute that makes these pancakes light and fluffy, and adds the same tang as buttermilk without the dairy!

    stacked oat milk pancakes with butter and syrup pouring on it
    Oat Milk Pancakes with Butter and Syrup

    Healthy Oat Milk Pancakes Recipe

    These healthy oat milk pancakes are not just dairy free -- they're also a great breakfast choice. They're made with whole wheat flour, which has more fiber to keep you full and can help manage digestive health, heart health and blood sugar. They're made with maple syrup instead of refined sugar, which contains several minerals and antioxidants. (Nutrition Disclaimer)

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    Fluffy Pancake Recipe (Oat Milk)

    What is the trick to making fluffy pancakes?

    Buttermilk pancakes are fluffy in part thanks to the reaction between the acid in the buttermilk and baking powder. So as I mentioned above, we're making a dairy-free buttermilk substitute using white vinegar so that our fluffy dairy free pancakes can have that lift! Make sure that your baking soda and baking powder are fresh and active.

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    Fluffy Pancake Recipe - Oat Milk

    Another trick for a fluffy pancake recipe with oat milk is to make sure all your ingredients are room temperature before adding them into the batter. That helps them to mix together more evenly and get even fluffier while cooking! You'll also want to make sure not to over-mix your batter so that you don't activate the gluten in the flour -- there should still be small lumps in the batter.

    Finally, it's important to let your batter sit for at least 15 minutes to let the gluten rest, let all the ingredients absorb the liquid in the batter, and allow the baking soda and vinegar to thicken the batter slightly.

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    Oat Milk Pancakes - No Egg Version

    Healthy Oat Milk Pancakes - No Egg Version

    If you like, you can make these dairy free pancakes without egg! Just omit the eggs in the recipe, increase the baking powder to 2 teaspoons, add increase the vegan butter or oil to 3 tablespoons to replace the richness of the egg yolk. Then enjoy your fluffy vegan pancakes!

    oat milk american pancakes ingredients
    Oat Milk American Pancakes Ingredients

    How do you make pancakes with oat milk?

    • whole wheat flour - I like using whole wheat flour for this oat milk American pancakes recipe, but you can use white whole wheat flour or just use all-purpose flour.
    • baking powder & baking soda - make sure your leavening agents are fresh and active!
    • ground cinnamon - this is optional, but i love adding a little bit of spice to this recipe!
    • salt - to bring out all of our flavors.
    • oat milk - make sure your oat milk is room temperature before mixing your batter. Just let it sit out for about an hour or heat it in the microwave for a few seconds.
    • white vinegar - we're adding vinegar to create a buttermilk substitute to give our pancakes even more lift and a slightly tangy flavor!
    • maple syrup - adding maple syrup to the batter keeps these fluffy dairy free pancakes refined sugar free!
    • eggs - we're making these healthy oat milk pancakes with egg for added richness and lift. If you want to make them without egg, see the note just above! Like your oat milk, your eggs should also be room temperature.
    • vegan butter - I love making these oat milk pancakes with butter -- I used Earth Balance, olive oil, grapeseed oil, or any oil you like (or even regular dairy butter)! Just make sure that whatever fat you use is melted and cooled to room temperature.
    • vanilla - be sure to use a high-quality pure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!
    • cooking spray or butter - to grease your griddle or pan.
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    Oat Milk Pancakes with Egg Topped with Yogurt and Blackberries

    Equipment Needed

    I love using a griddle pan for this dairy free pancakes recipe -- here's the griddle pan I use! You'll also need a spatula to flip your pancakes! Here are all the tools I love for this pancake recipe!

    Oat Milk Pancakes Calories

    Three of these dairy free pancakes have 362 calories, with 12 grams of protein and 7 grams of dietary fiber. (Nutrition Disclaimer)

    Tips and F.A.Q.

    Can you use oat milk in baking?

    Yes! Oat milk is unique among many plant milks because it mimics the thick and creamy texture and slight sweetness of full-fat dairy milk. It works well in cakes, close up of oat milk pancakes for one stacked

    What makes pancakes fluffy, water or milk?

    Milk provides a thickness to the batter that you can't get with water, and a thicker batter yields a fluffier pancake. If you really want a fluffy pancake, use buttermilk! Or in this cake, our oat milk buttermilk substitute!

    How do I keep cooked pancakes warm while I'm making the rest?

    It's easy! Simply heat your oven to 200°F, then place an oven-safe skillet or baking dish in the oven while it warms. As you finish cooking each pancake, place it directly into the baking dish in the warm oven. Carefully remove the baking dish when all your pancakes are cooked and enjoy perfectly warm pancakes!

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    Dairy Free Pancakes with Butter and Maple Syrup

    If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!

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    Oat Milk Pancakes

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    Healthy oat milk pancakes with egg or no egg! This fluffy pancake recipe uses oat milk to make it dairy free! Enjoy your oat milk American pancakes with butter or topped with fresh berries!
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 362kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

    Equipment you may need

    • griddle pan
    • electric griddle
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowls
    • whisk
    • food scale

    Ingredients

    • 1 ⅔ cups (394 ml) oat milk - or milk of your choice; room temperature
    • 2 tablespoon (30 ml) white vinegar
    • 2 cups (240 g) whole wheat flour - or all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon (6 g) baking powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoon (6 g) baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon (1 g) ground cinnamon - optional
    • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
    • 2 large eggs - room temperature; see below for substitutions to make these oat milk pancakes with no egg
    • 2 tablespoon (30 ml) maple syrup - plus more for topping if desired
    • 2 tablespoon (28 g) vegan butter - melted and cooled to room temperature; I use Earth Balance Organic Spread; you can also use grapeseed oil or light olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
    • Oil, vegan butter, or cooking spray - for greasing the pan
    • Topping options: maple syrup, vegan butter, dairy-free Greek yogurt, fresh berries

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oat milk and vinegar. Set aside.
      1 ⅔ cups oat milk, 2 tablespoon white vinegar
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
      2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt
    • Return to the oat milk mixture and add eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and maple syrup. Whisk well until fully combined. Mixture may be a little foamy.
      2 large eggs, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoon vegan butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • Gradually add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and gently whisk until combined. Do not overmix – batter should still be lumpy.
    • Once mixed, let batter rest at room temperature 15-30 minutes, or you can refrigerate it, covered, for up to an hour.
    • Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium high heat. Grease pan and add ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
      Oil, vegan butter, or cooking spray
    • Cook pancakes until the bottom is golden brown, the edges are slightly dried out, and bubbles form at the surface. Then flip and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown – about 2 minutes per side.
    • Serve warm with desired toppings.
      Topping options: maple syrup, vegan butter, dairy-free Greek yogurt, fresh berries

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    Notes

    Keep cooked pancakes warm: Just heat your oven to 200°F, then place an oven-safe skillet or baking dish in the oven while it warms. As you finish cooking each pancake, place it directly into the baking dish in the warm oven. Carefully remove the baking dish when all your pancakes are cooked and enjoy perfectly warm pancakes!
    Oat Milk Pancakes - No Egg: This recipe is already dairy free, but you can also make these healthy oat milk pancakes with no egg! Just omit the eggs in the recipe, increase the baking powder to 2 teaspoons, add increase the vegan butter or oil to 3 tablespoons to replace the richness of the egg yolk.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3 pancakes | Calories: 362 kcal | Carbohydrates: 61 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 82 mg | Sodium: 986 mg | Potassium: 325 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 14 g | Vitamin A: 597 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 279 mg | Iron: 3 mg
    Nutrition Disclaimer
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    Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can't wait to see (and share) your results! Follow me on Instagram at @chenee_today and tag #cheneetoday!

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    1. Tristin

      July 17, 2022 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      These were some yummy pancakes! They came out super fluffy and my kids loved them!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 21, 2022 at 2:06 pm

        Thank you so much! That's always the best endorsement!

        Reply
    2. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

      July 17, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my sweet pancake goodness! First the pictures are STUNNING! They look so light and fluffy! Heading to the store just to buy the ingredients to make these for brunch!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 18, 2022 at 12:54 am

        Thank you so much!! I hope they were a hit for your brunch!

        Reply
    3. Cathleen

      July 16, 2022 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      These pancakes are everything!! I am so excited to make this for my Sunday morning brunch. Pinned for tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 18, 2022 at 12:44 am

        Hope you enjoyed them! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amanda Mason

      July 15, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      I recently started using oat milk in my coffee to substitute creamer but had no idea on how else to use it. When I came across this recipe I was excited that it called for oat milk!! I think the oat milk makes these pancakes way more moist...along with the acidity level in the white vinegar. Excellent recipe!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 18, 2022 at 12:53 am

        Thank you so much! I agree -- oat milk is so creamy and perfect for pancakes!

        Reply
    5. Sharon

      July 15, 2022 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      These oat milk pancakes are a great way to have a big stack of pancakes without the dairy.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 18, 2022 at 12:52 am

        Absolutely! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    6. Tammy

      July 15, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      These are so incredibly fluffy! It's a better-for-you option too which I love. Perfect weekend treat 😀

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 18, 2022 at 12:52 am

        Thanks! They're definitely a great way to start a weekend morning.

        Reply
    7. Amy Liu Dong

      July 15, 2022 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe, and it is so easy and delicious. Even the kids love it!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 18, 2022 at 12:52 am

        Wonderful! That's definitely a ringing endorsement!

        Reply
    8. Leslie

      July 14, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      I'm stupid excited about this recipe! I'm totally obsessed with oat milk and will try it with anything!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 21, 2022 at 2:06 pm

        You'll love it in pancakes! Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Jessica

      July 14, 2022 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      Delish pancake recipe! I'm not dairy free, but these looked a bit heartier and healthier than normal pancakes, which I love. They cooked up evenly too 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 18, 2022 at 12:51 am

        So glad to hear that! I also love the hearty texture of the whole wheat flour!

        Reply
    10. Mikayla

      July 12, 2022 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      After waiting for my ingredients to come to room temperature as you suggested, these came together very well. You are correct they were very fluffy and delicious! I will use the room temperature trick often now.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 12, 2022 at 10:59 pm

        Lovely! So glad you liked the recipe! 🙂

        Reply

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