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    Oat Milk Pancakes

    Published: May 13, 2021 · Modified: Dec 30, 2021 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 42 Comments

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    We have been on a pancake kick lately, and after the success of my almond milk pancakes I thought I’d try a new variation. Like before, I started with my recipe for old fashioned pancakes which I have used for years.

    Turns out, using pretty much the same proportions with an oat milk substitution for the milk will make fluffy and delicious dairy free oat milk pancakes!

    And who's gonna turn down a stack of fresh and deliciously fluffy pancakes?

    Nobody!

    stack of oat milk pancakes with fresh berries and pouring syrup

    Ingredients needed

    • Flour (all-purpose)
    • Baking powder
    • Sugar
    • Salt
    • Butter (use plant-based butter to be completely dairy free)
    • Egg
    • Oat milk
    • Vanilla extract
    ingredeints: oat milk, butter, egg, baking powder, vanilla, flour, sugar, salt.

    How to make Oat Milk Pancakes

    To start, mix the dry ingredients. Then add the wet ingredients: egg, melted butter, and oat milk. I also add vanilla extract here, as I otherwise miss the hint of vanilla flavor I get from my flavored almond milk.

    Whisk this all together very well. A few small lumps are okay but the batter should be mostly smooth.

    Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This is a good time to start pre-heating the griddle!

    Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-high heat and grease it with some cooking spray or butter. Add the batter, about ¼ cup per pancake, to the hot pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear in the batter. Then flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

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    stck of oat milk pancakes on a plate with berries

    Keep the pancakes warm while making some more. All will be light and fluffy, ready for syrup, berry sauce or whatever else you like to put on your pancakes!

    Pancake variations

    As I mentioned above, I add vanilla extract for an extra flavor boost, but technically this is optional, so feel free to omit if you prefer.

    To be completely dairy-free, use a plant-based butter in place of the real butter.

    These can easily be made vegan by using plant-based butter and a flax egg: 1 Tablespoon flaxseed meal with 2½ Tablespoons water. Mix in a small bowl and let rest 5 minutes to thicken.

    I’m hoping to try more variations soon!

    More breakfast ideas

    syrup being poured onto a stac of oat milk pancakes with fruit on the plate

    So many ways to make a pancake! Here are a few to check out:

    • Old fashioned pancakes
    • Almond milk pancakes
    • Fruit crepes
    • Dutch Baby Pancake
    • Bunny Butt Pancakes

    These light and fluffy pancakes will earn a special place in your heart!

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    Oat Milk Pancakes

    Fluffy and delicious dairy free pancakes from scratch! Ready in minutes!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 312kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 Tablespoon sugar
    • 3 Tablespoons butter* melted
    • 1 egg
    • 1 ¼ cup oat milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
      1 ½ cup all-purpose flour, 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon sugar
    • Whisk in melted butter, egg, oat milk and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
      3 Tablespoons butter*, 1 egg, 1 ¼ cup oat milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray (or use butter/oil as preferred). Pour batter onto hot skillet, about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
      Cooking spray
    • Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the sides and center of each pancake. Flip and cook until golden, about 1 to 2 more minutes.

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    Notes

    Use plant-based butter to be completely dairy-free

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Casey Feskens

      December 31, 2024 at 3:40 pm

      My kids have been asking for these every weekend for the last few months. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 31, 2024 at 5:03 pm

        Fantastic! Thank you for the kind review!

        Reply
    2. Anonymous

      May 17, 2024 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this recipe, it turned out great!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 18, 2024 at 12:06 pm

        I'm so glad you love it - there's nothing better than a yummy stack of pancakes to start the day!

        Reply
    3. Mandy

      February 18, 2024 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      These are the best pancakes I've ever tasted or made! So light and fluffy, melt in the mouth, absolutely yummmmmmmm. Very easy to make, I made mine with M*lk (an oat milk powder you make up with water) and flora plant butter. Came out perfect. I did sift the flour, I would recommend this step to add even more air and delicious bubbly texture. Thank you for sharing this recipe

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 18, 2024 at 9:51 am

        You're very welcome and thank you for the kind review!

        Reply
    4. emily

      March 05, 2022 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      I just started incorporating oat milk into my diet so I am so glad I found this recipe. I never knew you could substitute but now I can't stop making these!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 05, 2022 at 12:06 pm

        It's hard to believe they are dairy free, t=right?

        Reply
    5. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

      June 09, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      These pancakes are so beautifully fluffy. I've yet to try oat milk, but this recipe is making me want to try it ASAP!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2021 at 6:35 pm

        It's worth a try for sure, it makes pancakes that are SOOOO fluffy!

        Reply
    6. Colette

      June 09, 2021 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      There’s nothing better than pancakes 🥞. These look incredible 🤤

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        Its such a great way to start the day, don't you agree?

        Reply
    7. Nora

      June 09, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Those pancakes are looking so delicious! My daughter will be delighted when I'll make them for her! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 09, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        You're so welcome, please enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Beth

      May 26, 2021 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      My daughter and son absolutely love oat milk recently and these pancakes are their absolute favorite! My daughter is so excited to make these pancakes again. So delicious and very yummy!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 26, 2021 at 4:22 pm

        They are a good recipe to have on repeat!

        Reply
    9. Toni

      May 26, 2021 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      This quickly became a favorite at my house! So good and delish!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 26, 2021 at 4:22 pm

        It's easy to get hooked on them!

        Reply
    10. Helen

      May 26, 2021 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      I love pancakes for breakfast and these look perfect.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 26, 2021 at 4:23 pm

        Yes it's a breakfast favorite here!

        Reply
    11. Jessica

      May 26, 2021 at 8:12 am

      5 stars
      I love it when I find a new way to make a classic recipe. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 26, 2021 at 8:19 am

        You're very welcome. I hope you get the chance to try them soon!

        Reply
    12. Jacqueline Meldrum

      May 26, 2021 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      Oat milk is my favourite for baking and pancakes too. That stack looks gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 26, 2021 at 8:19 am

        Thank you, they are a favorite in this house!

        Reply
    13. Emily

      May 21, 2021 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      These pancakes were so delicious no one in my family knew I used oat milk. I love this alternative and how good they were. Definitely making these again.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 22, 2021 at 8:26 am

        Thank you and I agree, no one in my house realizes how often I make dairy free pancakes. They are delicious!

        Reply
    14. Tara

      May 21, 2021 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Oh yum! That texture looks so fluffy and light. Pancakes are a huge hit in my house and we always have oat milk on hand so these sound absolutely perfect!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 21, 2021 at 11:29 am

        Honestly, they are the fluffiest pancakes ever!

        Reply
    15. Angela

      May 21, 2021 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      I am obsessed with oat milk! Love that you used it to make these super fluffy pancakes. Yum!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 21, 2021 at 11:28 am

        Oat milk doesn't get enough attention! It's a terrific dairy substitute!

        Reply
    16. Patty at Spoonabilities

      May 21, 2021 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      These look so fluffy and delicious. What a treat for breakfast! Yum.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 21, 2021 at 10:48 am

        Somehow everyone is happy when pancakes are served!

        Reply
    17. Jess

      May 21, 2021 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      Fluffy pancakes are my favorite!! Loving this dairy-free option!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 21, 2021 at 10:47 am

        I have found I like them better than the dairy version!

        Reply
    18. Blake Moon

      May 20, 2021 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      These are, how should I say it? YUM!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 20, 2021 at 4:33 pm

        Yes, I call them Super Yummy!

        Reply
    19. Fabi

      May 18, 2021 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      They look so fluffy! We will try your recipe next time. We also use oat milk for our "Swedish" pancakes; they actually taste better for us than those with dairy milk.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 18, 2021 at 9:21 pm

        yes I think the taste is terrific!!

        Reply
      • Leslie

        May 30, 2021 at 7:18 pm

        It's not dairy free if you're using real butter

        Reply
        • Sula

          May 30, 2021 at 9:44 pm

          Very true! A plant based butter is needed to make these completely dairy free.

          Reply
    20. Katie Youngs

      May 17, 2021 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      These sound delicious! I can't wait to try them!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 18, 2021 at 6:17 am

        I hope you try them soon!

        Reply
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