• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Pinch and Swirl
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Collections
  • About
  • Free Recipe EBook
  • My Saved Recipes
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Collections
  • About
  • Free Recipe EBook
  • My Saved Recipes
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Oat Flour Pancakes

    Published: Aug 19, 2021 · Modified: Mar 22, 2022 by Marissa Stevens · 16 Comments

    Gluten FreeVegetarian

    This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe

    Fluffy, tender Oat Flour Pancakes are weekend special but easy enough to whip up on a weekday morning. Made using whole grain oat flour and no refined sugar, they're buttery rich and lightly sweetened with maple syrup and a touch of vanilla.

    Pouring maple syrup over oat flour pancakes stacked in a ceramic plate.

    Though these are more nutritious than your average pancakes, they'll please even the pickiest eaters. You'll need just 8 simple ingredients and about 30 minutes of your time. 

    Ingredients You Need to Make Oat Flour Pancakes

    Oat Flour Pancakes Ingredients on a white marble board.
    • Oat Flour: whole grain oat flour
    • Kosher Salt: or half the amount 
    • Milk: or a a plant based milk like oat milk or almond milk
    • Eggs: large or extra-large eggs
    • Maple Syrup: or honey
    • Butter: for the batter and more for serving if desired
    • Pure Vanilla Extract
    • Oil: such as avocado oil for cooking the pancakes
    • Baking Powder

    FAQ

    How do you make oat flour pancakes from scratch?

    Making from scratch pancakes with oat flour is just like making them with all-purpose flour. (And if you've made pancakes from scratch, you know that they have a fresher taste and more delicate texture than what comes out of a box.)

    But you may be wondering, "will the pancakes rise?" The first time you ditch white flour for oat flour (or other whole grain flour), you might be skeptical about it replicating the fluffiness of all-purpose flour. I was too. The great news is that with just a bit of extra baking powder, oat flour makes deliciously tender and fluffy pancakes.

    Can I substitute oat flour for all-purpose flour?

    Yes, you can! But if you're substituting it in a recipe that calls for all-purpose flour you'll need to make a couple of adjustments. Oat flour weighs less than all-purpose flour, so if you're baking by weight, you'll need to increase your measurement by the appropriate amount. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 cup of AP flour at 136g, you'll want to use 136g of oat flour even if a cup of it weighs just 120g.

    What's the difference between all-purpose flour and oat flour?

    All-purpose flour is made with wheat’s starchy endosperm, leaving out the bran and the germ. This makes the common flour nutrient-poor and high in carbohydrates. Oat flour is made with ground oat groats, and you get the whole package: endosperm, bran and germ. Oat flour is more nutritious and has more fiber — it also has fewer carbohydrates.

    oat flour pancakes with butter and maple syrup.

    More Must Try Gluten Free Recipes

    • Almond Flour Banana Pancakes
    • Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
    • Oat Flour Banana Bread
    • Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies
    • Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

    How to Make Oat Flour Pancakes

    In a medium bowl, Whisk together oat flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl or measuring pitcher, whisk together milk and eggs. Pour wet ingredients (milk mixture, maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla) into a well that you've made in the center of the dry ingredients. Stir mixture until no flour remains (don't worry about a few lumps remaining). Let stand 5 minutes.

    dry ingredients for pancakes in a mixing bowl with a whisk.
    egg and milk mixture in bowl with whisk.
    Oat Flour Pancake batter

    Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until hot. Scoop pancake batter in ¼ cupfuls onto skillet and cook until bubbles form; flip and cook until fluffy and golden brown (2-3 minutes per side). Repeat with remaining batter and serve with butter and maple syrup if desired.

    cooking first side of pancakes in a nonstick skillet.
    pancakes bubbling in skillet.
    oat flour pancakes ready to serve.
    oat flour pancakes with butter and maple syrup.

    Oat Flour Pancakes

    Marissa Stevens
    Fluffy, delicious and gluten free pancakes that are easy enough for a weekday morning!
    5 from 7 votes
    Save Recipe Saved! Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Resting Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 409 kcal
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups oat flour 240g
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 ¼ cups milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup plus more for serving
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted, plus more for serving
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • vegetable oil such as avocado oil, for cooking pancakes

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder and salt.
    • In another bowl (or glass measuring pitcher), whisk together milk and eggs. Create a well in center of oat flour mixture and pour in milk mixture. Add maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla. Gently stir until no dry flour remains (don't worry if you have some lumps). Set aside for 5 minutes.
    • Heat large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add a couple teaspoons of oil and swirl to coat (recipe note #2). Scoop batter by ¼ cupfuls onto hot skillet and cook until batter starts to bubble, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook through, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to serving plate and repeat with remaining batter. (recipe notes #3 and #4)
    • Serve pancakes with butter and real maple syrup if desired.

    Notes

    1. Note that you'll need a ¼-cup measuring cup to scoop the batter.
    2. You can cook these in melted butter, but note that butter is much more likely to brown or burn.
    3. I recommend making a test pancake - the second and subsequent batches always seem to turn out just a little bit better.
    4. Serve pancakes as you go or transfer to plate, cover with foil and and place in preheated 200˚F oven to keep warm. 
    5. Freeze leftover pancakes and reheat in a toaster on the defrost setting until heated through and serve with your favorite toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 787mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 433IUCalcium: 319mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword birthday breakfast, Easter breakfast, easy, gluten free, Sunday morning
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.

    More Breakfast Recipes

    • Asparagus Quiche photographed from the top.
      Asparagus Quiche
    • Oat Flour Banana Bread sliced and photographed from the top.
      Oat Flour Banana Bread
    • A wedge of Spinach Frittata served on a white plate.
      Spinach Frittata
    • pouring syrup on stack of Brioche French Toast.
      Brioche French Toast

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Comment Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Alexandra says

      September 06, 2023 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best oat flour pancakes I’ve tried so far! The texture and flavor were perfect! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        September 06, 2023 at 2:19 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Alexandra! Thank you for coming back to let me know.

        Reply
    2. AshleyV says

      June 10, 2023 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      Made these for my family this morning (two of which are young kids). We all loved them! Freezing extras for easy weekday breakfasts 🙂 thank you for your yummy recipe!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        June 10, 2023 at 2:15 pm

        aww...you made my day, Ashley! So glad you and your family enjoyed these.

        Reply
    3. Carol says

      May 24, 2023 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Been looking for more recipes using oat flour. Tried the pancakes this morning. Hubby said is the best Gluten-Free pancakes he has eaten. No changes to recipe. So glad you gave the weight for oat flour. Thank you will be trying more of your recipes.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 25, 2023 at 9:28 am

        This is wonderful to hear, Carol! Thank you for coming back to let me know.

        Reply
    4. Mia says

      August 27, 2022 at 6:17 am

      5 stars
      These were great! Didn’t taste amazing right off the griddle, BUT after waiting a minute they were delicious. My two year old loved making them with me and the recipe was very easy to follow. I’m going to add some cinnamon next time to the batter.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        August 29, 2022 at 1:06 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed these, Mia, and that you're planning to add your own touch to the recipe!

        Reply
    5. Liz says

      February 28, 2022 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe. Best oat flour pancakes I've made yet

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 28, 2022 at 4:15 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed these, Liz! Thank you for coming back to let me know.

        Reply
    6. JAC says

      January 01, 2022 at 8:40 am

      These made a perfectly fine batch of GF pancakes. Nothing amazing, but fine. The ingredients call for 2T maple syrup, but don't indicate where it goes in the recipe. I'm assuming in the batter with the butter & syrup.
      They were not as fluffy as I would have liked, but taste good. Once you get butter & syrup on them there's little difference between non-GF pancakes.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        January 01, 2022 at 9:47 am

        Thank you for noting that I'd missed maple syrup in the instructions - I've updated the recipe.

        Reply
    7. Valentina says

      August 20, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      Loving the oat flour recipes, Marissa. So much gluten-free deliciousness. Like choc chip cookies, my GF son will be very happy when I make these. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
    8. David @ Spiced says

      August 20, 2021 at 4:18 am

      5 stars
      You know, Laura and I were just talking about making pancakes - it's been a while since we've made them. I might have to try your tip and go with oat flour - I'm intrigued! Perfect weekend breakfast recipe right here!!

      Reply
    9. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says

      August 19, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yeah, oat flour pancakes is something I make quite often (I also love pancakes with buckwheat flour). This stack looks awesome. I will be mine with some extra maple syrup, please 🙂

      Reply
    10. angiesrecipes says

      August 19, 2021 at 7:20 am

      Imaging waking up to those aromatic, healthful and yummy pancakes! They look heavenly, Marissa.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    The best food happens at home. I love delicious food prepared simply with fresh ingredients and that’s just what you’ll find here! You can count on me for well tested, mouthwatering recipes designed for home cooks. Learn more →

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    12 Recipes to Know by Heart Book Cover
    Subscribe for Free E-Cookbook

    Reader Favorites

    • Oven Roasted Crispy Pork Belly
    • lemon garlic pasta served in a white bowl
      Lemon Garlic Pasta
    • Carne-Asada thinly sliced across the grain featured
      Carne Asada Recipe
    • Shrimp Tacos served on a white oval platter with extra sauce on the side.
      Shrimp Tacos
    • Bacon Wrapped Scallops
    • Creamy Tomato Bisque
      Tomato Bisque
    • Mashed Red Potatoes photographed from above featured
      Mashed Red Potatoes
    • Grilled Lamb Chops
    • Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
    • Rice Cooker Mexican Rice served in a gray ceramic bowl and photographed from above.
      Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up!

    Contact

    • Meet Marissa
    • Contact

    Copyright © 2022 PinchandSwirl

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Email