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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Oat Bran Pancakes (Only FOUR Ingredients!)

    Published: Mar 14, 2023 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    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!

    Stack of pancakes with syrup being poured on top.

    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.

    Ingredients laid out on a table, including oat bran and eggs.

    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
    Large bite of pancake on a fork.

    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.

    • Two eggs in a white bowl.
    • Whisking eggs in a bowl.
    • Pancake batter in a white bowl.

    Using a little butter or coconut oil, fry the pancakes one by one in a non-stick skillet.

    • Cast iron frying pan with melted butter.
    • Three pancakes in a cast iron skillet.
    • Three cooked pancakes in a cast iron 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!)

    Fork slicing into a stack of three pancakes on a white plate.

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    4.56 from 18 votes

    Oat Bran Pancakes

    Wholesome, sugar-free, and high in fiber pancakes.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dukan, Gluten-Free, Sugar-free
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 371kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    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 facts based on using one ounce of 2% Greek yogurt and no additions.
    Weight Watchers points: 10

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 7.4g | Fiber: 7.2g | Calories: 371kcal | Fat: 16.2g | Protein: 35.9g | Carbohydrates: 37.8g

    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!

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    Comments

    1. Karen

      December 08, 2022 at 12:13 pm

      I can't wait to try this! I don't know you but I love your personality!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        December 09, 2022 at 8:19 am

        Thanks, Karen! 🙂

        Reply
    2. ida

      March 23, 2020 at 8:50 am

      these are amazing and so nutritious! about to go make them for the second time, thank you!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 23, 2020 at 10:06 am

        Thank you, Ida! So happy you enjoyed them!

        Reply
        • Yami

          October 13, 2022 at 4:24 am

          Can I make the batter one night before?

          Reply
          • Lauren

            October 13, 2022 at 8:16 am

            I'm not sure, my feeling is that the batter may become very thick, as oats in general are very absorbent.

            Reply
    3. Gina

      March 11, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      Hey Lauren, Have u tried with chia egg in lieu of egg? Just curious if you did, had it worked? S

      Reply
      • Marjorie

        October 14, 2020 at 7:47 am

        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?

        Reply
    4. caroline lutz

      May 25, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      these are soooooo filling I could barely eat the whole thing! Yummy tho, thx!

      Reply
    5. Chelsea

      March 06, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Beautiful! I subbed apple sauce for the yogurt and it still worked great!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 06, 2016 at 7:40 pm

        Awesome, I'll have to try that!

        Reply
    6. Miz Helen

      February 29, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      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

      Reply
    7. Angie

      February 26, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      I'm excited to try this yummy recipe! Coconut oil adds great flavor. I use it and blueberries in my pancakes, too. SO good!!

      Reply
    8. Inas

      August 18, 2015 at 2:18 am

      Looks yummy
      will try them tomorrow for breakfast

      Reply
    9. Mike@TheIronYou

      August 07, 2015 at 6:49 am

      I love how simple these pancakes are to make and that they're high-protein too. Great recipe my friend!

      Reply
    10. Tammy

      August 05, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 06, 2015 at 5:41 pm

        That's great Tammy, I'm so happy someone else is enjoying them! 😀

        Reply
    11. Shannon

      August 01, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      YUM. I love the texture that oat bran gives. I have never thought to use it for pancakes!

      Reply
    12. stephanie wilson

      July 31, 2015 at 7:42 am

      Yum!! I'm making these for my daughter this morning!

      Reply
    13. dawn

      July 31, 2015 at 5:25 am

      easy-peasy! i'm doing it.

      Reply

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