These fluffy oatmeal pancakes without banana are an easy and healthy breakfast that everyone in your family will love! The healthy pancakes are made without flour and without sugar, but are SUPER delicious and very versatile. Use your favorite toppings or add fruit or chocolate chips to the batter to add your own spin to the recipe. I usually enjoy mine plain, with some butter and honey.
I published this recipe originally published on January 24, 2020. Then I updated it with new images on April 2nd, 2020. Then again on May 14th 2020 and once again in January 2026. In all those years, this healthy pancake recipe has become very famous; in fact, it’s probably the most popular recipe on the blog. With over half a million views on YouTube, it’s also a superstar. Still, this is my favorite way to make pancakes, though I
Fluffy Oatmeal Pancakes
Pancakes are probably my favorite type of breakfast and I really enjoy experimenting with them whenever I have time. This time around, I decided to make a batch of very simple healthy pancakes that have a subtle taste of vanilla. And they turned out so so tasty! I used oats instead of regular flour because oats are delicious and provide many health benefits.
There are very few things you need to make this delicious healthy breakfast:
- about 10 minutes
- a nut grinder, blender or a hand blender
- a non-stick pan or skillet
- and 6 ingredients
Since these are pretty “plain” – you add no fruit or chocolate, they’re pretty versatile and you can “dress them up” with anything you want. You can have them with butter only, with maple syrup or honey, chocolate, fresh fruit or jam – whatever you decide.
Only 6 Ingredients
I made these healthy pancakes with only 6 ingredients that I already had at home, and I’m pretty sure you have them too:
- oats are the flour
- honey will sweeten the mixture slightly
- egg is the binding agent
- yogurt we use to make the pancakes fluffy (in combo with baking soda)
- baking soda
- vanilla for a subtle, delicious flavor
How To Make Oatmeal Pancakes
- Grind the oats until fine using a nut grinder or a high-speed blender. Alternatively, if you only have an immersion blender, you can also blend the pancake mixture after you add the oats.
- Originally, I was just mixing the egg with the yogurt, vanilla and honey in a small bowl all at once. But over the years, I learned I need to “neutralize” the baking soda with the yogurt. So, I now start by mixing the yogurt with the baking soda until fluffy – you should see bubbles.
- Then add in the eggs, vanilla and a bit of honey.
- Then stir in the oats and let sit for a bit. If the mixture turns out too thick and sticky to spoon, you can add a bit of water or milk – like a tablespoon or two.
- Preheat a non-stick pan, you’ll need low to medium temperature. Cover the surface with coconut oil or butter.
- Using a big spoon or a ladle start making small pancakes, leaving some space in between, so that you can flip them easily when the edges are ready.
- When the edges of the pancakes look done and bubbles start to come up it’s time to flip carefully, but quickly.
- Cook on the other side as well.
- Serve the healthy oatmeal pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings!
Options
When making this type of pancakes, I always grind the oats and make flour with them before mixing. You can do this using a food processor or a nut grinder.
You can also put the whole oats with the rest of the ingredients, either in a blender or a bowl and process them with a hand blender until smooth. If the mixture turns out too runny, let it sit for 1-2 minutes.
If the mixture is too thick – add in some milk or water.
I hope you enjoy these healthy oatmeal pancakes!
Oatmeal Pancakes (Without Banana)
Flourless fluffy oatmeal pancakes without banana! These healthy pancakes are made without sugar or wheat flour and are a great easy breakfast for kids and grown-ups, perfect for any day of the week, especially Sundays!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 Tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp honey
- pinch of baking soda
- 1 tsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Grind the oats using a nut grinder or a food processor.**
- In a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the baking soda, until fluffy - you should see bubbles come up. Originally I was just mixing the egg with the yogurt, vanilla and honey all at once. But over the years, I learned I need to "neutralize" the baking soda with the yogurt. So, that's how I'm making the recipe now.
- Then add in the eggs, vanilla and a bit of honey.
- Then stir in the oats and let the mixture sit for a bit, so that the oats can soak. If the mixture turns out too thick and sticky to spoon, you can add a bit of water or milk, like a tablespoon or two.
- Preheat a non-stick pan, you'll need low to medium temperature. Cover the surface with coconut oil or butter.
- Using a big spoon or a ladle start making small pancakes, leaving some space in between, so that you can flip them easily when ready.
- When the edges of the pancakes look done and bubbles start to come up it's time to flip the pancakes, carefully, but quickly. Cook on the other side as well.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!
Notes
*The original recipe required 1 tsp of baking soda, and while so many of you liked it, some said it makes the pancakes bitter. I guess it depends on the brand, so I changed the recipe to just a pinch of baking soda/ some baking powder will work as well if you don't have soda.
**Alternatively, if you only have an immersion blender, you can also just blend the pancake mixture after you add the oats.
Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 233Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 109mgSodium 725mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 2gSugar 10gProtein 7g
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Originally published in January 2020, last updated in January 2026.