These Oatmeal Apple Blender Pancakes are an easy, healthy breakfast you can whip up quickly in your blender! Simple, healthy ingredients make for a completely guilt free pancake breakfast. 
I love it when healthy tastes so good! These Steel Cut Oat Apple Blender Pancakes may be gluten free and dairy free, but they are delicious. Tasty apple oatmeal pancakes = clean eating at its best!
Did you know that you could use steel cut oats to make delicious pancakes without any flour? Neither did I , until I tried it last week.
I put uncooked steel cut oats in the blender with a whole apple, almond milk, and a few other ingredients and in a matter of minutes I had a yummy, whole grain, healthy pancake batter! The kids loved them and they've been on the breakfast menu ever since.
Recipes like these super easy blender pancakes make me feel awesome!
I've been on a mission to add more whole grains and ancient grains into my family's diet, so I was excited to join in an online briefing last week with Udi's Gluten Free and nutrition expert Bonnie Taub-Dix. I learned so much about the ancient grains, "heritage grains" that have retained their nutritional value for more than 8,000 years.
Even if you aren't living a gluten free lifestyle, using more whole grains, like those in Udi's Ancient Grains products, can benefit your whole family.
Bonnie gave me some quick Grains 101 information and it's really inspiring me to get more whole grains on the table. Here's what I learned about 6 Ancient Grains that you can easily implement into your family's diet to curb weight gain and ward off heart disease, diabetes, and many other chronic diseases:
Amaranth
- Naturally gluten-free, high in fiber, and a complete protein. It contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron.
- 1 cup of Amaranth (26 grams of protein each) = 2 cups white rice (13 grams of protein each)
- You can enjoy this grain as a breakfast cereal or ground into flour for baked goods. Try popping it and using it as an ice cream topping like we did in these Easy Ice Cream Truffles
Millet
- Naturally gluten-free, heart-healthy, and a good source of magnesium. It can even reduce headaches!
- Chock full of antioxidants. 1 cup of millet has 76 mg of magnesium, equal to 4 cups of long grain white rice.
- You can enjoy millet in bread and muffin recipes or even use it to thicken soups. Try it in these Banana Mango Millet Muffins or for an easy twist on an old favorite, try it in Millet Fried Rice.
Flax
- Reduces risks of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and reduces cholesterol levels. It's high in fiber and lignans.
- Each tablespoon of ground flax seed contains about 1.8 grams of plant Omega-3s.
- 1 tablespoon of flax = 4 cups of spinach (wow!)
- You can add this grain to salads, smoothies, cereals and more. Try flax on my Easy Breakfast Banana Roll - so simple and so healthy!
Chia
- High in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, manganese and phosphorous.
- 1 tablespoon of chia = 2g of protein
- 1 tablespoon of chia = 4g of fiber
- Offers 150% daily value of omega-3s
- Enjoy this grain in a smoothie or sprinkle it on your yogurt or cereal. You can also make a delicious easy pudding from Chia seeds - we've been enjoying this Chia Pudding a lot lately!
Quinoa
- This grain isn't actually a grain, it's a seed! It's known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is high in minerals like phosphorus, manganese, copper, and magnesium.
- Quinoa is prepared similarly to rice, but cooks much quicker. Add it to soups, salads, and stews. Try my Quinoa Breakfast Cereal for a tasty, healthy way to start your morning. Try Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers or Vegetarian Quinoa Chili for easy weeknight dinners too.
Oats
- Oats already have a good reputation for being heart-healthy and fiber-filled. They are also packed with vitamins and minerals and are a good source of protein.
- 16% of your daily recommended fiber value in just ¼ cup of dry oats
- 13% of your daily protein value in ¼ cup of dry oats
- Oats are also a good source of zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and biotin.
- You can use oats as a breading for chicken, in smoothies, or in baked goods. Make them ahead of time and store in the fridge.
For these Steel Cut Oat Apple Blender Pancakes I used Udi's Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats. I like a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast in the morning, but these pancakes were an even bigger hit with the kids.
There is something about a steaming plate of hotcakes in the morning that makes breakfast feel a little more special. Best of all, mixing these up in the blender took only a couple of minutes! A healthy whole grain breakfast, on the table quickly, and the kids love it - triple winner!
To keep these blender pancakes even healthier, skip the maple syrup and serve them with Homemade Applesauce on top - so delicious! A delicious gluten free recipe that makes clean eating taste so good! Recipe adapted from Chef Brad
Steel Cut Oat Apple Blender Pancakes (Gluten Free)
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Bring more Ancient Grains to your table! These whole grains can be included in any dish where you would normally use rice or oats. Many ancient grains can also be ground into flour and used for baking. For more grain resources, check out Bonnie Taub-Dix's website, Better Than Dieting, and Udi's Gluten Free.
This post is part of a paid blogging program with The Motherhood and Udi's Gluten Free. All opinions expressed are my own.
Lyndsey says
Wow, these pancakes look so easy. Just what I need for a morning breakfast recipe!
somethewiser@gmail.com says
Thanks - they really do whip up so fast! Hope you enjoy them.
Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen.com says
I love seeing the variety of recipes posted using these steel cut oats! We love apple cinnamon flavored breakfast foods, so I love this pancake idea. I've pinned so I can try these soon with the remainder of the steel cut oats we have! Thanks for sharing.
somethewiser@gmail.com says
Thanks Michelle! I love how many things you can do with a simple grain like oats - so versatile. I hope you like them as much as we do!
Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says
These look great. Pinned!
somethewiser@gmail.com says
Thanks Kimberly - I appreciate your support here!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Absolutely trying this! What a smart idea! And those pics? Stunning.
somethewiser@gmail.com says
Thanks Nicole! And I've seen how stunning your photos are, so your compliment means a lot to me. I hope you enjoy the pancakes - they are so simple!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
There's nothing more that I love than a stack of pancakes for breakfast. Definitely will be recreating your recipe, love how healthy and nutritious these pancakes are!
Ami@naivecookcooks says
These pancakes look so delicious and your pics are gorgeous!!
Courtney says
Can you only use steel cut oats for this or will any oat do?
somethewiser@gmail.com says
You could definitely use oat groats, but I haven't tried other kinds of oats (like rolled oats).
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
These look amazing Allison... you should feel awesome. I'm super inspired about this recipe... definitely going to be making this fall!!
ohAmanda says
Made these this morning and my kids gobbled them up! 🙂
Cassie says
I'm making these right now! I used rolled oats instead and just added 1/2 or so more. They smell SO delicious and they taste wonderful! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Lyndsey says
I made this recipe last weekend and they turned out wonderful. I am not a pancake fan. Most pancakes are dry and tasteless and I end up drowning them in syrup to make up for it! But these pancakes had so much flavor, they cooked well, and had a great consistency. I definitely recommend!
Kate says
These look great! Quick question: could I use regular milk instead of almond milk? Nothing against almond milk, I just don't have any in my house right now and was hoping to avoid a grocery store trip. 🙂
Allison says
Yes, any milk will work!
Laurie A. Smith says
Tasty but on the gummy side. A little sugar would have been beneficial for browning.
Ian says
These looks amazing. Definitely going to share with my gluten free friends!
Michelle Bell says
Hi - I used rolled oats. The first batch was way too soft and didn't work at all. I added another cup of rolled oats and while the consistency held together it was the usual mushy, uncooked, GF taste in the middle.
somethewiser@gmail.com says
Thanks for the feedback. I haven't tried rolled oats. With steel cut oats, I felt like these pancakes successfully avoided the mushy uncooked problem!
Linz says
Used regular rolled oats and regular milk- they were a little thin but tasted amazing!! Next time I'll just add extra oats to thicken it a little more. Thanks for a quick and delicious recipe????
Bonnie Anderson says
I am interested in making the "Oatmeal Apple Blender Pancakes". Do you have the Calorie/Nutrition info on each pancake? Just for my record. Thank you so much
Bonnie Anderson says
I made the oatmeal apple blender pancakes tonight and they were great. Is there a nutritional guide for this .....calories, fat, etc. I'm curious & counting calories? Thank you
somethewiser@gmail.com says
Thank you Bonnie! I am so glad you liked them. I emailed you the nutrition info.
Kristin says
With the oats, Do you cook the oats first then add them to the mixture or are they uncooked?
somethewiser@gmail.com says
Use uncooked steel cut oats. Enjoy!
Marcia Kirschbaum says
Very easy and sooo good - not to mention healthy and filling without being heavy feeling.
J says
I used coconut milk. Ummm, way too thick. I'll have to use almond milk next time. But really yummy!!!
Greg R says
Made these with kefir rather than almond milk. Dropped the apple due to an allergy. Amazing. I prefer these to regular flour/wheat based pancakes. GJ!
Jessica says
These are fabulous! My kids loved them. I don't eat a lot of meat and we have an intolerance to egg so I substituted 2 flax eggs (1 Tbs ground flax to 1 Tbs water per "egg" and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken) . I was out of vanilla extract so I used sweetened vanilla almond milk. This recipe made a tonne of pancakes. I was grilling for way to long but it was worth it!!! Thanks!
Nicole Pyles says
This is great! I'm out of apples, think I could make this with blueberries stirred in instead?
Brattie says
Just fixed these for breakfast. A real treat for me (gluten intolerant). I made exactly to recipe. Next time I'll cut in half. Hopefully I can use more batter tomorrow. Plus, I'll try making some up and refrigerate to see which tastes better later. Thank you for a keeper recipe!
Maria McLachlan says
So happy I found this recipe and was able to make it all in a blender with steel cut oats! I loved so much I wrote a bit about and shared link on my blog. Thanks so much
Pam Hirsh says
These are my go to for a “pancake fix” without guilt! I make a batch, freeze the rest for later. Filling and satisfying! I’ve been using this particular recipe for about two years now.
YUMM
somethewiser@gmail.com says
This makes me so happy to hear! I'm so glad you enjoy them! Thank you for taking the time to leave positive feedback.