⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8–10 small pancakes
💪 Diet-Friendly: No flour • No sugar • High fiber • Weight-loss friendly
🧾 Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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2 medium apples, peeled & grated
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2 large eggs
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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1–2 tbsp milk or water (only if batter is too thick)
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Oil spray or 1 tsp oil for cooking
👩🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Prepare the Oats
Add rolled oats to a blender or food processor.
Blend until they become a fine oat flour.
2️⃣ Prepare Apples
Peel and grate the apples using a box grater.
Lightly squeeze out excess juice (do not dry completely).
3️⃣ Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine:
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Ground oats
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Grated apples
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Eggs
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Cinnamon
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Vanilla (optional)
Mix until thick but spoonable.
Add 1–2 tbsp milk or water only if needed.
4️⃣ Cook Pancakes
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
Lightly grease with oil spray.
Scoop batter (2 tbsp per pancake) onto pan.
Flatten slightly.
Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
5️⃣ Serve
Stack pancakes and serve warm.
🌟 Serving Suggestions
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Drizzle with natural yogurt
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Top with fresh fruit
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Sprinkle cinnamon or chopped nuts
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Add peanut butter for extra protein
❓ Q & A Section
Q1: Are these pancakes good for weight loss?
✅ Yes! They are high in fiber, naturally sweet from apples, and keep you full longer.
Q2: Can I make them without eggs?
Yes. Replace eggs with:
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2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (let sit 5 min)
Q3: Can I make them dairy-free?
Absolutely. Use water or plant-based milk.
Q4: Why are my pancakes soft, not crispy?
Cook on medium-low heat and don’t flip too early. Let them fully set.
Q5: Can I store them?
✔️ Fridge: up to 3 days
✔️ Freezer: up to 1 month
Reheat in pan or toaster.
Q6: Can I add protein?
Yes! Add:
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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Or serve with Greek yogurt or eggs
🥗 Nutrition Highlights (Approx.)
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High fiber
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No refined sugar
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No white flour
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Naturally sweet
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Great for blood sugar balance