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Blender Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

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Delicious and fluffy blender oatmeal pancakes made with simple ingredients like oats, ripe banana, eggs, and a touch of maple syrup. These pancakes are quickly blended for a smooth batter and cooked on a hot skillet, perfect for a nutritious and easy breakfast. Serve with your favorite toppings like sliced bananas, nut butter, or more syrup.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats or quick-cooking oats
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium ripe banana, sliced into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for brushing the skillet if needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Serving Suggestions

  • Thinly sliced banana
  • Maple syrup
  • Almond butter or peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the skillet: If you’re using an electric skillet, preheat it to 375°F. If not, you will heat your skillet or griddle on the stovetop later.
  2. Blend the batter: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on medium-high speed for 30 to 60 seconds until the batter is smooth. Set aside the batter.
  3. Heat the cooking surface: For stovetop cooking, heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) or griddle over medium heat. Test readiness by sprinkling a drop of water to see if it sizzles. Brush with melted butter if the surface is not non-stick.
  4. Cook the pancakes: Using a ⅓-cup measure, pour batter onto the hot surface, leaving space for expansion. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look matte, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Flip and finish cooking: Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter and adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning.
  6. Serve warm: Serve immediately with your choice of toppings like sliced bananas, maple syrup, or nut butter. Alternatively, keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
  7. Store leftovers: Refrigerate leftover pancakes for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, stack pancakes, wrap them in a paper towel, and microwave gently.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
  • If you don’t have an electric skillet, a cast iron pan or non-stick skillet on the stovetop works perfectly.
  • You can substitute water with milk or a dairy-free alternative for richer pancakes.
  • Brushing the skillet with butter helps prevent sticking and adds flavor.
  • Adjust cooking temperature if pancakes brown too quickly to ensure even cooking.
  • Leftovers freeze well and can be reheated quickly for busy mornings.