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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes

Sep 21, 2015 29 Comments

An easy and healthy recipe for whole wheat oatmeal pancakes. Make a big batch, freeze, then reheat for busy mornings!

An easy and easy and healthy recipe for whole wheat oatmeal pancakes. Make a big batch, freeze, then reheat for busy mornings!

It’s the 21st of the month folks! So that means I’m sharing another Recipe Redux recipe. I decided to make whole grain oatmeal pancakes because it fits this month’s recipe theme perfectly: fantastic freezer meals. There’s just something about making and freezing a big batch of pancakes that makes me feel like an accomplished cook. And Mom. And registered dietitian. Mainly because I know when the Serbinski crew wakes up, I can present them with homemade, whole wheat pancakes in minutes!

An easy and easy and healthy recipe for whole wheat oatmeal pancakes. Make a big batch, freeze, then reheat for busy mornings!

Like most parents, the idea of making homemade pancakes in the morning is a nice idea. But it’s just that. An idea. Mornings— whether you are getting kids ready for school or childcare or just balancing the chaos that comes when the whole family wakes up— can be stressful. So I like to make a batch of these on Saturday or Sunday, and freeze for the week ahead.

An easy and easy and healthy recipe for whole wheat oatmeal pancakes. Make a big batch, freeze, then reheat for busy mornings!

To freeze the pancakes, place a sheet of wax paper between each pancake and stack together. Then wrap the stack of pancakes tightly in aluminum foil or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze. While I typically use a batch within a few weeks, they usually keep for about 3 months in your freezer. To reheat, place a frozen pancake on a microwave safe plate [uncovered] and microwave on high for about one minute. You can also reheat the pancakes your toaster for a few minutes.

An easy and easy and healthy recipe for whole wheat oatmeal pancakes. Make a big batch, freeze, then reheat for busy mornings!
Step 1 for freezing includes cooled pancakes + parchment paper!
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Step 2 for freezing includes aluminum foil! How easy is this?!
Make a batch of Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes to freeze and reheat for busy mornings! #TheRecipeRedux #freezermeals Click To Tweet

So when you want to make breakfast from scratch but have little time to do so, make a batch of these whole grain banana oatmeal pancakes. Freezing and reheating them makes life SO much easier!

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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
7 mins
Total time
17 mins
 
Author: Katie Serbinski
Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 15 pancakes
Ingredients
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium sized banana
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1¼ cups milk
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a medium sized bowl. Mix until combined.
  2. Heat skillet over medium heat. If skillet is not non-stick, use oil or butter to grease to prevent batter from sticking.
  3. Pour batter [1/4 cup per pancake] into skillet and cook about 2-3 minutes each side. Coat skillet again with nonstick spray for each pancake or batch of pancakes.
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What’s great about these whole grain oatmeal pancakes is that they are not just a breakfast food IMO. They make a hearty lunch or dinner too! They are simply delicious served with fresh fruit, yogurt, and a glass of milk [and bacon, Ted had me throw that one in there].

Be sure to check out other fantastic freezer meals from fellow Recipe Reduxer’s. And if you have the time, check out my Pinterest board dedicated especially for freezer meals.

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Comments

  1. Kristen Chang says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:56 am

    I’m a huge fan of pancakes reheated in the toaster. It helps them to come out nice and crispy in their texture. I typically will take pancakes and dip in PB-greek yogurt for a healthy snack or quick breakfast!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      I’ve never reheated in the toaster. Trying that!

  2. Lauren Harris-Pincus says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Sounds like we both enjoy freezing whole grain pancakes! Looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      Yay for homemade pancakes!

  3. Allie says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I love heaving freezer meals at the ready when it comes time for breakfast. These pancakes look simple and healthy. Definitely giving these a shot.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      I’d love to hear what other freezer breakfasts you make!

  4. Katie {moms kitchen handbook} says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Such a great idea, Katie. Makes it easy for kids to pull them out and pop them in the toaster before school.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Yes! They can definitely help with this breakfast!

  5. Nancy Wilson says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:22 am

    These look so good Katie! I love that you include banana and oats in them. Great idea! Thank you1

    Reply
  6. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    I’m all about freezer pancakes – in fact, it’s really the only recipe I make ahead and freezer! Great for dinner too – want to try your oatmeal version – yum!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      They are so hearty!

  7. jill conyers says

    September 22, 2015 at 2:22 am

    Pancakes are one of my favorite freezer friendly meals.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Mine too!!

  8. Brittany says

    September 22, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I love these! Freezer pancakes are a great idea – it does make me feel more accomplished because I know they were homemade and not the store bought kind full of who knows what. I never thought to wrap them in tin foil before, though. I think that will help prevent any freezer burn – thanks for the recipe and tips!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      I’ve found its the only way I can do it without freezer burn!

  9. Jen says

    October 1, 2015 at 8:02 am

    I can’t seem to get this recipe to work. I’ve tried three times now and even tried using a blender but it comes out as a dough instead of a batter. I had to add milk to make it work.

    Any thoughts as to why this keeps happening?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2015 at 8:07 am

      Jen— it’s because I forgot to add milk to my recipe ingredient list!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh. Talk about a sleep deprived Mom. Thanks for catching that. I’ll update when I’m at my computer tonight!

    • Katie says

      October 1, 2015 at 8:09 am

      And I use about 1-1.5 cups milk!

  10. Caroline says

    July 20, 2016 at 10:02 am

    Is it possible to not use a banana? Would it make a big difference? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 20, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      Hi Caroline! I’m not 100% sure as I think the banana helps to bind and add texture. You could try a 1/2 cup of applesauce!! Or another egg 🙂

    • Lori says

      October 13, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Caroline, did the applesauce or extra egg work for you? I’d love to try this recipe but I’m allergic to bananas. Thanks

  11. samantha steven says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:07 am

    I have been looking for a whole wheat recipes for a while now! I’m so glad that I came across this article! Wheat is an important part of my husband’s diet as he is recovering from diarrhoea. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Ethan says

    May 21, 2020 at 5:26 am

    Can you use buttermilk or only regular?

    Reply

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