Simple and packed with fuel, these Oatmeal Almond Flour Pancakes make an easy breakfast with 16 grams of protein. Made with oats, almond flour, and warm cinnamon flavor, these gluten-free pancakes are tasty any day of the week.
"Looking for a gluten-free pancake recipe I found yours and it worked just how I was expecting, wonderfully!" -Laura
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 20 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 2
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 315 kcals and 16 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Almond flour, oats, eggs, unsweetened applesauce, and cinnamon.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: These almond flour oat pancakes are fluffy, lightly sweet, and packed with cozy apple-cinnamon flavor for an easy healthy breakfast.
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Who says you can’t enjoy pancakes and still stay on track with your health goals? I’m a big believer in keeping the foods you love and simply making healthier versions of them. These almond flour oatmeal pancakes combine basic ingredients for a balanced breakfast that feels indulgent but still fuels your day.
These pancakes fit seamlessly into a balanced routine, just like these 3 ingredient protein pancakes, and my homemade protein pancake mix, giving you a fiber-rich, protein-boosted breakfast that helps keep you satisfied through the morning.
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💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: You only need a handful of ingredients, and you probably have most of them in your gluten-free pantry Staples.
Texture: The healthy almond and oat flour pancakes are soft on the inside with a light crisp on the outside.
Versatile: They're easy to adjust in flavor so that they can be exactly what you want.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Almond flour: Do not use ground almonds here, or you'll have a grittier texture. Learn more about almond flour vs ground almonds.
- Applesauce: Opt for unsweetened if possible so that you can control the sugar. This helps keep pancakes fluffy, but can be replaced with dairy-free yogurt (like in these Greek yogurt pancakes) or mashed bananas.
- Egg whites: Gives an extra punch of protein to the pancakes. Use the ones from a carton for best results.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Like any pancakes, these almond flour oat ones can be made into anything you want them to be.
If you top them with something like dairy-free chocolate glaze and fresh fruit, they're super indulgent. You can also change the flavor of the pancakes with some of the ideas below.
- Chocolate: Omit the cinnamon powder and add one tablespoon of raw cacao powder instead.
- Fruity: Replace the cinnamon with vanilla extract and stir in some fresh berries, chopped very small.
- Chocolate: Always a hit with kids, add some mini dairy-free chocolate chips to the mix for gooey bursts.
How To Make Oatmeal Almond Flour Pancakes
Step 1: Combine all the dry ingredients into a bowl before mixing in the wet ingredients.
Step 2: Use and ice cream scoop to portion out the oat pancakes.
Step 3: Let the pancakes cool almost fully before flipping them.
Step 4: Top them with maple syrup and enjoy.
Expert Tips To Make It
These almond flour pancakes don't have a binder in them in the way of traditional flour. To counter this, let them cook longer than you think (low and slow!) before you flip them so that they hold together.
If you need these to be gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free certified oats, as not all are. Learn about types of oats.
When you mix the batter, let it sit for 2-3 minutes so that everything can absorb. They hold together better this way.
Storing Them
If you have leftover oat almond pancakes, let them cool fully before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Separate layers of pancakes with parchment paper so that they don't crumble together. This is one of my favorite mom hacks and one I use in my Rise and Chill Breakfast E-Book.
Do not freeze these pancakes as they crumble on thawing. Something like high-protein waffles is better for that.
Oatmeal Almond Flour Pancakes FAQ's
If the almond flour isn't mixed with a binder, the pancakes will fall apart. This recipe uses eggs and oats for that. The trick to ensuring they hold together though, is letting them cook for longer than you think over low heat before you flip them.
Some almond flour pancakes can be frozen if they have flour or protein in them. These almond oat pancakes cannot be frozen as they don't thaw well.
So long as you use a certified gluten-free oatmeal, the pancakes will be gluten-free.
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Easy Oatmeal Almond Flour Pancakes
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Almond flour
- ½ cup Oats Make sure they're gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0,5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Egg whites
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened apple sauce
Instructions
- Spray a pan with non-stick spray and heat over low to medium.
- In a blender, process the almond flour, oats, and baking powder until desired consistency.
- Pour the oat mixture into a bowl and mix in the remaining ingredients. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Portion the pancake batter into a greased pan taking care to shape each pancake with a silicone spatula.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes uncovered until the edges are turning golden brown. Use a silicone spatula to flip them and cook until heated through.
- Serve topped with maple syrup.
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Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Sage says
Thank you for sharing this recipe
Gwen says
My family loved this! It was delicious!
Julianne says
I love the use of applesauce in these! Really great recipe, thanks!
fitasamamabear says
It makes them so much yummier!
Laura says
Looking for a gluten-free pancake recipe I found yours and it worked just how I was expecting, wonderfully!
fitasamamabear says
Ahh happy yo hear it!
Katy says
My family loved this!
Followmycravings says
Great substitute to the regular flour . Will try it out. Thanks for sharing the recipe
fitasamamabear says
No problem! Let me know how you enjoy them!