Apple Cinnamon Oat Pancakes

Recipe at bottom of page

Everyone enjoys either ordering a stack of pancakes at a diner or whipping up a batch of their own in their pajamas. There's something about pancakes that makes them so comforting.

Today I decided to take this classic breakfast treat and put a healthy spin on it. Instead of using traditional flour, I used ground oats. By making this swap, I not only make the pancakes healthier, but I also make them more flavorful and hearty. In addition oats are whole grain, so they keep you fuller longer! That's always a bonus. I also replaced the oils and butter that some pancake recipes call for with applesauce. Applesauce is a great fat and sugar substitute; It provides sweetness and a very subtle apple flavor. 

Try this healthy alternative to pancakes! They are sooo yummy!

Makes about six 5'' pancakes

Ingredients:
1 cup Quaker Oats
1/2 cup Applesauce
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 
2 tbsp Water

Directions:

1. Blend all of the ingredients in a blender. Add more water if you want a thinner batter- only add 1 teaspoon at a time.
2. Ladle a 1/4 cup of the pancake batter into a pan and cook on medium heat. Cook pancake on both sides until it is golden on both sides. Keep an eye on the pancakes, they cook pretty fast.
3. Serve with toppings of your choice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Information above is for 1 pancake
when the batch makes 6 pancakes