Spiced Apple Oat Pancakes

American brunch loves a stack that tastes like autumn, and apple-pie spices deliver that comfort without fuss. These oat pancakes blend pulsed rolled oats with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, sweetened gently with maple syrup.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 20 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 385 cal
• 11g protein
• 58g carbs
• 13g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 medium crisp apples, grated
• as needed neutral oil or butter for griddle
• as needed extra maple syrup and apple slices for serving

Instructions

1. 1Pulse the rolled oats in a blender or food processor until they resemble a coarse flour with a few larger bits remaining for texture.
2. 2In a large bowl whisk the oat flour with the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until evenly combined.
3. 3In a separate bowl beat the eggs, then whisk in the milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. 4Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until no dry pockets remain; the batter will be thick.
5. 5Fold in the grated apple, including any juices, until distributed; let the batter rest 5 minutes so the oats hydrate.
6. 6Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat (about 350°F surface temperature) and lightly grease with oil or butter.
7. 7Scoop batter per pancake onto the hot surface, spacing them apart; cook until bubbles form on top and the edges look set and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
8. 8Flip carefully and cook the second side until deep golden and cooked through, another 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
9. 9Transfer finished pancakes to a warm plate and repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
10. 10Serve stacked with a drizzle of maple syrup and a few fresh apple slices on the side while still hot.