Oat Bran Pancakes - This delicious, high fiber pancake recipe makes a healthy and satisfying breakfast for one hungry eater, and they're very easy to make!
I won't bore you with all of the benefits of oat bran, but I will tell you why I like it!
Not only is oat bran candida-friendly, it's also a great source of fiber, which helps keep things moving.
I try to rotate what I eat every day so as to avoid becoming allergic to it, and every night before I make these pancakes, I get excited!
Who am I kidding, I pretty much get excited for breakfast every night, but these are special.
They're quick and easy to make, totally sugar-free, and very filling!
Usually, when I have a smoothie in the morning, I'm hungry again an hour or two later, but these easily keep me satisfied until lunch time.
Ingredients and substitutions
These are very simple, basic pancakes and only require four major ingredients.
Oat bran - This is the base of the recipe. I usually buy mine from Trader Joe's or I get it in bulk from a local health food store.
Eggs - These bind the pancakes together and also add protein.
Greek yogurt - Another source of protein and it offers a nice 'tang' to the pancake. You can substitute applesauce or pumpkin puree.
Salt - Add in a few dashes for flavor.
Optional add-ins
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla
- Blueberries
How to make oat bran pancakes
Please watch the video below to see exactly how I make these, but here also is a list of steps and photos.
Begin by whisking the eggs, yogurt, and any flavorings in a medium bowl.
Stir in the oat bran. You can also add fruit in at this point, or add it to the top of the pancakes, like I do in the video.
Using a little butter or coconut oil, fry the pancakes one by one in a non-stick skillet.
How to serve
My favorite sugar-free way to eat these is with a spoonful of coconut oil or butter, a dash of sea salt, and a good sprinkle of cinnamon.
A few blueberries doesn't hurt either.
Some other lower sugar ideas you might try include:
-Banana or apple (These sauteed apples are delicious atop pancakes, and they taste like apple pie filling without the sugar!)
-Chopped nuts or seeds
-Coconut, goji berries, other dried fruit
-Some type of nut or seed butter 'frosting' (This peanut butter 'frosting' is awesome!)
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Oat Bran Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt
- few dashes dash salt
- ½ cup oat bran
OPTIONAL:
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- blueberries fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, yogurt, salt, and spices until well combined.
- Stir in oat bran until a batter forms.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat (cast iron works great!).
- Add some butter or coconut oil.
- Once melted and slightly foamy, dollop in the batter to form three equal-sized pancakes.
- Flip when you see tiny bubbles form and you can easily get your spatula under the cake without it breaking.
- Cook on the opposite side for 30-60 seconds.
- Serve as desired (see above for ideas!).
Video
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Neila
I had used a version of oat bran (Bob's Red Mill) that is used for making hot oat bran and it was grainy, will try raw oat bran next. I used non-fat Greek Yogurt and added nothing but the blueberries, and vanilla extract and cinnamon. The pancakes cooked up beautifully, and it kept me full, no bloat, and felt wonderful all morning. Also trying to retrain my palette (sweet tooth) and that was a winner. Thank you for the wonderful suggestion and am looking forward to making them again!
Carissa
These are really good! I had some oat bran that I’ve been trying to figure out how to use for a while, so I’m really glad that I found this recipe. Definitely going to add this to my breakfast rotation!
Lauren
Thank you, Carissa! I'm happy you liked them. 🙂
Karen
I can't wait to try this! I don't know you but I love your personality!
Lauren
Thanks, Karen! 🙂
ida
these are amazing and so nutritious! about to go make them for the second time, thank you!
Lauren
Thank you, Ida! So happy you enjoyed them!
Yami
Can I make the batter one night before?
Lauren
I'm not sure, my feeling is that the batter may become very thick, as oats in general are very absorbent.
Neila
Was wondering how you got the nutrition content. I came up with 27 grams of protein, 32 grams of carbs, 15 grams of fat (+9.5 for 1 tsp coconut oil) = 466 (without oil is 371). It’s not important except when counting macros. PS. Going to try them this morning. Excited
Lauren
I went off of using 2% Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup raw oat bran; I also use verywellfit.com for my calculations. I've found, depending on which nutrition calculator you use, numbers can vary, which is frustrating if you're counting!
Gina
Hey Lauren, Have u tried with chia egg in lieu of egg? Just curious if you did, had it worked? S
Marjorie
Thank you Lauren! This is a wonderful recipe and I have used it several times already today I'm having it with cut up bananas mixed in. So good and nutritious and filling and I so appreciate your video. It's easy to follow. Can I sign up or something?
caroline lutz
these are soooooo filling I could barely eat the whole thing! Yummy tho, thx!
Chelsea
Beautiful! I subbed apple sauce for the yogurt and it still worked great!
Lauren
Awesome, I'll have to try that!
Miz Helen
Great Pancakes! Stopping by from Full Plate Thursday to say Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us. Have a great day and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Angie
I'm excited to try this yummy recipe! Coconut oil adds great flavor. I use it and blueberries in my pancakes, too. SO good!!
Inas
Looks yummy
will try them tomorrow for breakfast
Mike@TheIronYou
I love how simple these pancakes are to make and that they're high-protein too. Great recipe my friend!
Tammy
Lauren, I made these this morning and they were delicious! Low in sugar, high in protein and fiber. Although I had to break down and use maple syrup instead of the cinnamon and coconut oil on top lol. These will be a regular in the morning for me 🙂
Lauren
That's great Tammy, I'm so happy someone else is enjoying them! 😀
Shannon
YUM. I love the texture that oat bran gives. I have never thought to use it for pancakes!
stephanie wilson
Yum!! I'm making these for my daughter this morning!
dawn
easy-peasy! i'm doing it.