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Gluten Free Oat Flour Pancakes

November 10, 2020 / by Claire Cary / 2 Comments

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Naturally gluten free and SO easy to make, these oat flour pancakes are a simple breakfast recipe that are perfect for meal prep. They’re freezer friendly, made in one bowl, fluffy and can easily be made vegan.

Two plates stacked with oat flour pancakes with maple syrup on top.

I know I already have a dozen (literally) pancake recipes on the blog already, but I LOVE pancakes and I just can’t pass up an opportunity for a new recipe!

I love making a classic gluten free pancake with GF all purpose flour, but sometimes those fancy gluten free flour blends can get expensive! Oat flour is one of my favorite flours because it’s so affordable and you can easily make it yourself. It’s perfect in pancakes like these, muffins, blondies and more.

You don’t need to add any xanthan gum to the batter because the egg does all of the binding and gives the pancakes a lot of fluff.

These gluten free pancakes are made of a base of oat flour, egg, non-dairy milk (but you can use any milk), a touch of sugar for sweetness, and some leavening agents to help them rise. Simple but I promise you’ll love them!

Up close image of three pancakes on a plate with maple syrup pooled on the side.

How to make this recipe

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla, vinegar and sugar. Whisk just until the egg is broken up and the color is uniform.

Whisk in all remaining dry ingredients until no (or very few) lumps remain. Be sure to really whisk it well!

Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. I like to just drizzle some oil on top and spread it around with a paper towel.

Two images showing how to make the batter.

Once warm (splash with water and if it sizzles, it’s ready), add about 1/3 cup worth of batter. They’re easier to flip when they aren’t too big, so don’t recommend much more than 1/3 cup worth. Cook on one side until the top starts to look matte and has a few bubbles around the sides.

Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Repeat until all batter has been used. Because of the nature of oat flour, the batter can get really thick as it sits, so you may need to add a few tablespoons of milk to the batter as you’re making the last few pancakes.

Oat flour pancakes stacked on each other with maple syrup pouring down the side.

Make your own flour

Making your own oat flour at home is SO easy to do. All you’ll need is a bag of quick cooking or rolled (also known as old fashioned) oats and a high speed blender or food processor. You don’t want to use steel cut oats because the texture is too gritty and won’t break down properly.

Just add the oats to the blender or food processor (making sure it’s completely dry) and process until a fine flour forms. This should only take about 30 seconds but it can vary depending on your specific blender.

You want the flour to be pretty fine, so don’t be afraid to let it blend for a while. You may need to use the tamper tool in your blender or scrape down the sides of the food processor to ensure every little bit gets blended.

Then, just transfer it back into a bag or container and it’s good to go! Oat flour will keep for several months.

Overhead shot of oat flour pancakes with butter and blueberries on top.

Do they keep?

Once prepared, these pancakes will keep in the fridge for about 3 days or in the freezer for 2-3 weeks. Whether from the fridge or freezer, you can reheat them on the stove, in the toaster or in the microwave.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to add any mix-ins to the batter! Chocolate chips, blueberries, walnuts, whatever you like!

To make these pancakes vegan, sub the egg for a flax egg or use your favorite egg replacer. They won’t be quite as fluffy, but they’ll still be delicious!

Up close image of the pancakes on a plate with one bite taken out to show texture.