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    Home » Recipes » Brunch Recipes

    Gluten-Free Oat Flour Pancakes

    Published: Aug 16, 2023 · Modified: Aug 17, 2023 by Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Stack of 7 oat flour pancakes with butter and maple syrup on a white plate with a fork.

    Crispy on the outside and airy on the inside, these fiber-rich Gluten-Free Oat Flour Pancakes are easy to make with simple ingredients guaranteed to be in your pantry. They’re so incredibly fluffy, you won’t even believe they’re gluten-free.

    Close up of stack of seven oat flour pancakes sitting on a beige plate with a fork topped with a cube of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.
    Jump to:
    • Ingredient List
    • Variations
    • Recipe Steps: How to Make Oat Flour Pancakes
    • Chef's Tip
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Brunch Recipes to Consider
    • Recipe Card

    Weekend mornings were made for pancakes, and our Oat Flour Pancakes are no exception. Fluffy, soft, and airy with a crispy outer edge, they’re better than the average flour pancake – there, we said it. 

    First inspired by a morning craving and no flour, these Oat Flour Pancakes are an easy gluten-free pancake recipe that we’ve tested multiple times and make all the time now (even when there’s all-purpose flour available). They’re almost as easy to make as our Mini Banana Muffins, Simple Fried Egg Sandwich, and are incredibly fiber and protein-rich, and so satiating you won't even believe they're a gluten-free recipe.

    As the name suggests, our pancake base uses oat flour – rolled oats blended in a high-powered blended into a flour-like consistency. While you can of course purchase oat flour, it’s so easy to make with ingredients that now do double duty. Essentially, you can make your oat flour for oat flour pancakes, and eat them too.

    Make this Oat Flour Pancake recipe on weekends or weekdays topped with maple syrup or Homemade Cashew Butter, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Homemade Nutella) or pair them with our favorite brunch recipes like Coddled Eggs, Ricotta Toast, or a Smoothie Bowl.

    Ingredient List

    ingredients to make oat flour pancakes with text graphics.
    • Oat Flour: If you don’t have oat flour, simply blend quick or rolled oats in a high-powered blender or food processor for 30 seconds.
    • Eggs: Use fresh eggs, large or extra-large.
    • Milk: Whole milk (3.25%) is best but skim or 2% will also work. Alternative milk such as oat milk, almond milk, or goat milk, to name a few, can be used as substitutions.
    • Maple Syrup: The real deal for a touch of sweetness. Honey or agave syrup makes excellent alternatives to maple syrup in the same amount. White or brown sugar can also be used in the same amount. 
    • Baking Powder: Provides some rise to the pancakes.
    • Vanilla: Real vanilla extract or vanilla paste are best.
    • Salt: Fine sea salt or kosher salt.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Variations

    • Fruity: Stir one cup of fresh berries into the batter after adding butter.
    • Sweet and Salty:  Combine half a cup of chopped cooked bacon into the batter after stirring in butter and top the pancakes with maple syrup.
    • Chocolatey: Stir one cup of chocolate chips into the batter after adding butter. 
    • Protein Rich: Substitute an equal amount of oat flour with protein powder and top with Greek or skyr yogurt.

    Recipe Steps: How to Make Oat Flour Pancakes

    Large mason jar laying on counter with oat flour in it.

    1. Make the oat flour.

    If you don’t have oat flour, blend at least 2 cups of oats in a blender.

    Wet ingredients for oat flour pancakes including eggs, maple syrup and milk in a clear bowl on a counter.

    2. Combine dry ingredients.

    Combine eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.

    The wet ingredients of oat flour pancakes topped with dry ingredients of oat flour pancakes sitting in clear bowl on marble counter.

    3. Add dry ingredients.

    Add oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl then mix until just combined. Let batter sit for 5 minutes to absorb.

    Melted butter being poured in a bowl with a whisk sitting in oat flour pancake batter from a skillet.

    4. Add melted butter.

    Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and slowly pour it into the batter, while mixing, until combined.

    Male hand holding a cookie scoop with oat flour pancake batter in it shaping it on a skillet.

    5. Scoop batter.

    Add a teaspoon of butter to the skillet. Scoop the batter into the pan with a cookie scoop or ¼ cup measurer.

    Three oat flour pancakes sitting on a skillet with bubbles before being flipped.

    6. Look for the bubbles.

    Cook for 3 minutes or until the edges or golden and bubbles form throughout the pancakes. 

    Three oat flour pancakes crispy and golden sitting on a skillet having been fully cooked.

    7. Flip and cook.

    Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining pancakes.

    Stack of seven oat flour pancakes on a beige plate topped with butter and maple syrup with a jar of oat flour and a glass of milk in the background.

    8. Assemble and enjoy.

    Stack the pancakes high and top with a cube of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup. Or, any other way you like to enjoy your pancakes.

    Chef's Tip

    Use a cookie scoop to make evenly-sized oat flour pancakes.

    Overhead stack of oat flour pancakes sitting on a beige plate in front of a window with shadows casting.

    Storage

    These Oat Flour Pancakes are best enjoyed fresh off the pan but can be made ahead of time and stored and sealed in the freezer. Once you’re ready to enjoy them, pop them into the toaster to warm and crisp them up.

    Recipe FAQs

    How to make oat flour?

    Place rolled quick, or steel-cut oats in a food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse for 30 seconds or until the oats resemble flour.

    Is oat flour gluten-free?

    All oat flour made from certified gluten-free oats is gluten-free, however, be sure to check the label stating that the oats used were manufactured in a certified gluten-free facility.

    Can this batter be used for waffles?

    Yes, you can use the batter from these oat flour pancakes for waffles. If the batter is runny, let it sit for 5-10 minutes before you add it to the waffle maker.

    Can I substitute oat flour for all-purpose flour?

    Yes, you can substitute all-purpose flour in this recipe.

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    Recipe Card

    Stack of oat flour pancakes with butter and maple syrup on a white plate with silver fork.

    Oat Flour Pancakes Recipe

    5 from 2 votes
    Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai
    Crispy on the outside and airy on the inside, these Oat Flour Pancakes are easy to make with simple ingredients guaranteed to be in your pantry. They’re so incredibly fluffy, you won’t even believe they’re gluten-free.
    Servings: 4 servings
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins

    Ingredients
      

    Muffins

    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 cups oat flour (or 2 ¼ rolled or quick oats)
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 2 tablespoon melted butter plus additional for cooking

    Instructions
     

    • If you do not have oat flour, start by making oat flour. Place 2 ¼ to 2 ½ cups of rolled or quick oats in a food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse for 30 seconds or until the oats resemble flour.
    • Whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir until just combined. Set aside for a few minutes to allow the oats to absorb the wet ingredients.
    • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan or skillet. Slowly pour the butter into the batter while mixing.
    • Return the pan to medium heat. Melt a teaspoon of butter and spoon the pancake batter into the pan to make the desired size of pancakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the edges begin to crisp and bubbles form in the batter. Flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set near the stove to keep the pancakes warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
    • Serve the pancakes immediately with your preferred pancake toppings. We like either yogurt or butter with a drizzle of maple syrup.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg

    Additional Information

    Course: Brunch, Dessert, food and drink
    Cuisine: Canadian, north american
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 99
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    Comments

    1. Erika says

      August 20, 2023 at 11:57 am

      I made these this morning and they were amazing. They Tasted so good and kept me way more full longer than all purpose flour pancakes. My sister also got on the Oatflour Pancake train and made some and said with some cream cheese added on top is a game changer. Thanks for the great recipe !5 stars

      Reply
      • Philip Lago + Mystique Mattai says

        August 21, 2023 at 10:59 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them, Erika!

        Reply
    2. Madison says

      August 20, 2023 at 11:53 am

      I made these for breakfast during the week and they were so easy! I’m so shocked they’re made with oat flour, you can’t even tell!5 stars

      Reply
      • Philip Lago + Mystique Mattai says

        August 21, 2023 at 11:00 pm

        I know! No one would ever suspect 🙂

        Reply
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