Peanut Butter Maple Oat Pancakes (Print Version)

Enjoy fluffy oat pancakes with peanut butter and maple syrup for a tasty, hearty, vegetarian breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
11 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

13 - Sliced bananas
14 - Chopped roasted peanuts
15 - Additional maple syrup

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, leaving some lumps in the batter.
04 - Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to soften the oats.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with melted butter.
06 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges begin to set, about 2–3 minutes.
07 - Flip pancakes and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
08 - Repeat with remaining batter, adding additional butter to the skillet as needed.
09 - Serve pancakes warm topped with sliced bananas, chopped roasted peanuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Naturally sweetened with maple syrup
  • Hearty and filling thanks to oats and peanut butter
02 -
  • Make gluten-free pancakes by using certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend
  • You can add chocolate chips or blueberries for extra flavor
03 -
  • Letting the batter rest ensures softer oats and fluffier pancakes
  • Use a gentle touch when mixing to keep pancakes tender