Fuel your day with these hearty and nutritious, gluten-free Strawberry Oatmeal Blender Pancakes. All the ingredients come together in a blender- they're so easy to make!
If you're looking for a quick, easy, and healthy breakfast option, look no further than these oatmeal blender pancakes with strawberries. These pancakes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that will help you start your day off right.
I love starting my day off with a nutritious breakfast. I find that it energizes me throughout the morning and makes me more productive. Some of my other favorite breakfast recipes are my strawberry stuffed French toast, healthy make-ahead breakfast burritos, easy blueberry overnight oats.
Pancakes don’t have to be a no-no if you’re trying to eat healthy. These strawberry oatmeal blender pancakes are packed with simple, nutrient-rich ingredients to fuel your day. Plus, they're bursting with flavor and are so easy to make!
All of the ingredients come together in a blender- no bowls or whisks needed! You can even pour the batter directly into the pan from the blender so there’s minimal clean up involved.
If you're looking for a grain-free pancake recipe, try my easy 3-ingredient banana protein pancakes, which are packed with 31 grams of protein!
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Why You'll Love This Dish
- Quick and easy- all the ingredients come together in a blender!
- Healthy- made with nutrient-dense, wholesome ingredients like oats, fruit, and Greek yogurt
- No added sugar- these oatmeal pancakes are sweetened naturally with fruit
- Family-friendly- both kids and adults will love these pancakes!
- Gluten free- these gluten-free blender pancakes are made with oats instead of flour
Made with Wholesome Ingredients
Pancakes are always popular in my house. However, store-bought pancake mixes and frozen pancakes may not be the healthiest option. Many of them are made with refined flour, preservatives and a good amount of added sugar.
These oatmeal blender pancakes, on the other hand, are made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Rolled oats, Greek yogurt, banana, strawberries, milk, egg, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt- that’s it!
The combination of complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and healthy fat in these oatmeal pancakes will help fuel your morning, stabilize your blood sugar, and keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Like this recipe? Try my viral Scrambled Oats recipe, which only take 10 minutes to make!
Doctor's Tip: Discover the remarkable health benefits of overnight oats! From promoting heart health to aiding in weight management, oats are packed with nutrition to kickstart your day!
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make these Strawberry Oatmeal Blender Pancakes:
- Old fashioned oats (buy certified gluten-free oats to keep this recipe gluten free)
- Milk- you can use dairy milk or plant-based milk
- Greek yogurt- I use plain 2% Greek yogurt
- Egg
- Banana- you want to use the ripest banana you have for maximum sweetness; read my post on how to quickly ripen bananas in the oven or air fryer.
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Kosher salt
- Strawberries- i add chopped strawberries to the batter and top the pancakes with them as well
Don't have any ripe bananas? Read my post on How To Quickly Ripen Bananas in the Oven or Air Fryer.
Greek Yogurt Adds a Boost of Protein
I like to use Greek yogurt in these oatmeal pancakes and add a dollop on top of my pancakes as well. Not only does the Greek yogurt keep the pancakes nice and moist, it also adds a good boost of protein to give you long-lasting energy.
Gluten-Free Blender Pancakes
These oatmeal blender pancakes are also gluten free if you use certified gluten-free oats. Instead of using refined white flour in the batter, I use rolled oats, which are nutritious whole grains.
Oats have a multitude of health benefits including helping to lower cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar levels, keeping things moving smoothly in your intestinal tract, and keeping you feeling full.
For these strawberry oatmeal blender pancakes, you grind the oats up in the blender to make oat flour and then add in the rest of the ingredients.
Interesting Nutrition Fact: Did you know that oatmeal was the subject of the very first food-specific health claim approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? This was back in 1997 when it was determined that consumption of soluble fiber from oats may lower the risk of heart disease.
No Added Sugar
Instead of adding sugar to the batter for these oatmeal pancakes, I use a banana and chopped strawberries. The fruits add natural sweetness as well as a host of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
Because there is no added sugar, these pancakes are not too sweet. If you prefer them a little sweeter, you can always top them with an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
How To Make Oatmeal Blender Pancakes with Strawberries
- Step 1- Pulse the oats in a blender until ground to a powder.
- Step 2- Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Step 3- Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat and coat lightly with oil. Working in batches, pour the batter into the skillet, about ¼ cup batter per pancake, and sprinkle chopped strawberries on top. Cook until bubbles appear around the edges and bottoms are nicely browned, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until done.
- Step 4- Serve pancakes with a dollop of Greek yogurt, chopped strawberries and a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
Chef's Tips
- Because there is no added sugar, these pancakes are not too sweet. If you prefer them a little sweeter, you can top them with an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
- You can substitute other fruit for the strawberries like blueberries or raspberries.
- These oatmeal pancakes are perfect for meal prep and freeze well. Double or triple the recipe and freeze them so that you always have a healthy breakfast on hand for busy mornings!
So the next time you’re craving something sweet for breakfast, try this simple and delicious homemade oatmeal pancake recipe. You won’t buy pancake mix again!
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Recipe
Strawberry Oatmeal Blender Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups certified gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup milk, any type
- ½ cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 large, ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- โ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups chopped strawberries
- Olive oil or coconut oil spray
- Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, chopped strawberries, maple syrup
Instructions
- Pulse the oats in a blender until finely ground.
- Add the milk, yogurt, egg, banana, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat and coat lightly with olive oil or coconut oil spray. Working in batches, pour the batter into the skillet, about ¼ cup batter per pancake. Sprinkle chopped strawberries on the pancakes. Cook the pancakes until bubbles appear around the edges and the bottoms are nicely browned, 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until done. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve pancakes immediately or keep warm in a 200°F oven. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt, chopped strawberries and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Denise says
I enjoyed these as the recipe called for. I found some nice blackberries and will try tomorrow. Thank you for sending your knowledge into the world!
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
Thanks so much for your comment, Denise! I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe. Blackberries sound like a delicious substitution!
Ava W. says
These gluten-free oat pancakes with strawberries sound mouthwatering! Do you find any noticeable differences in texture or taste when using different types of milk or yogurt in this recipe?
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
I've used regular and plant-based milk in this recipe and they both work well! I haven't tried using different types of yogurt but they should all work fine. I hope you enjoy the dish- let me know how it goes if you try it out! ๐
Abbie says
Can protein powder be added to pancake recipe
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
I've never made this recipe with protein powder but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Chef Christopher says
Your tasty yet healthy recipe for strawberry pancakes is a winner! I substituted strawberry yogurt as we had no plain in our fridge and topped them with homemade strawberry syrup!
sonaliruder says
Awesome! So glad you liked it! Great idea to substitute strawberry yogurt- Iโll have to try that ๐
Lisel says
These were so easy to make my kids helped and super healthy. Loved it.
sonaliruder says
Iโm so happy you enjoyed them! And I love the fact that your kids helped you make them ๐
Desiree says
I will probably never buy boxed pancakes. My family and myself really enjoyed these.
Thanks for sharing I am definitely printing out for my book.
God Bless.
sonaliruder says
Iโm so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed these! Thanks for leaving a review!
url says
What a simple way to make healthy panckes. I have all the ingredients and am ready to go. Thank you Sonali.
sonaliruder says
They are very easy to make. I hope you love them!