Maple Oat Pancakes

These pancakes are so easy to make! Everything goes right into the blender - oats, banana, eggs - and what you get is a soft, naturally sweet pancake with a hearty texture that actually keeps you full. No refined flour, no complicated steps. Just a stack you can feel good about serving, whether it's a slow Sunday or a quick school morning.

And when you top them with warm apples or a spoonful of Greek yogurt? That's where it really feels like something special.

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Ingredients

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• Old-fashioned oats
• Ripe banana
• Eggs
• Milk of choice Baking powder Maple syrup Butter or oil, for the pan

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Instructions

1. Add oats, banana, eggs, milk, baking powder, and maple syrup to a blender
2. Blend until smooth and pourable
3. Heat a nonstick or lightly greased skillet over medium heat
4. Pour small rounds of batter onto the skillet
5. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form and edges set
6. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through
7. Serve warm with your favorite toppings

Substitutions

Use what works for your kitchen - this recipe is very forgiving:

• Swap banana with unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin puree
• Use dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or whatever you prefer
• Replace maple syrup with honey if needed
• Use egg whites in place of whole eggs if that's what you have
• Baking soda can work in place of baking powder (just use a smaller amount)

Variations

This recipe is a great base - you can take it in a few different directions depending on what you have on hand:

• Add cinnamon or pumpkin spice for a cozy flavor
• Toss in blueberries or chopped strawberries right into the batter
• Stir in a scoop of protein powder for an extra boost
• Add a spoonful of nut butter to the blender for richness
• Make them mini-sized for kids or easy meal prep

Equipment

• Blender
• Nonstick skillet or griddle
• Spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons

Storage

Store the wet ingredients (lettuce, tomato, onion) separately from the dry ingredients (buns) in the fridge, and recombine when ready. Good for 2-3 days.

These ingredients do/don't stand up well to freezing for X days/weeks/months.

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Pairing

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