Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Soft, naturally sweet pancakes made with oats and apples — perfect for breakfast, meal prep, and Weight Watchers-friendly eating 🥞✨

📝 Ingredients (Makes 6 medium pancakes)

• 1 cup rolled oats (blend into oat flour)

• 1 small apple, peeled & finely grated

• 1 whole egg (or 2 egg whites for lower points)

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• 3–4 tbsp water or unsweetened almond milk

• Pinch of salt

• Nonstick spray for cooking

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make oat flour:
   Add oats to blender or grinder and blend until fine flour forms.

2. Prepare apple:
   Grate apple using fine grater. Lightly squeeze excess juice if very watery.

3. Mix batter:
   In a bowl, whisk egg, apple, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, salt, and oat flour. Add water/milk gradually to make thick but pourable batter. Rest 3 minutes.

4. Heat pan:
   Heat nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly spray.

5. Cook pancakes:
   Spoon about 2 tbsp batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.

6. Serve:
   Enjoy warm with fresh apple slices, cinnamon dusting, or sugar-free syrup.

💡 Pro Tips

• For fluffier pancakes: Add 1 extra egg white.

• For extra fiber: Add 1 tbsp grated carrot or zucchini.

• For crisp edges: Cook on low heat slightly longer.

• Batter thickens as it sits — add 1 tbsp water if needed.

🔄 Variations

• Vegan: Replace egg with 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 minutes).

• Protein Boost: Add 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder and 1 tbsp water.

• Spiced Apple Pie Style: Add pinch nutmeg or cloves.

❄️ Storage

• Refrigerate: 3 days

• Freeze: Up to 1 month (reheat in toaster or pan)

🔢 Weight Watchers Points (Approx.)

• Using whole egg: 1 pancake = 1 point

• Using egg whites: 6 pancakes = 3–4 points total
  (Exact points depend on oats brand)

❓Q & A

Q: Can I make these without a blender?
A: Yes — use quick oats or oat flour.

Q: Can I bake instead of pan-cook?
A: Yes — bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes in silicone molds.

Q: Are these good for kids?
A: Yes — naturally sweet, soft, and filling.