Blender Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Another great blender pancake option!  The changes I made from the original recipe are reflected below.

2 1/2 cups rolled oats

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup unsweetened cashew or almond milk

1 apple, de-stemmed and cut into large chunks (you could also use 1/2 to 1 cup applesauce)

3 Tbsp pure maple syrup

2 eggs

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

(I also added about 2 Tbsp of my sourdough starter discard)

Combine everything in your blender and puree on high until the mixture is combined.  Let the batter rest 5-10 minutes to allow the oats to absorb some of the mixture.  If the batter seems to thick, add a splash of milk at a time until the mixture is the consistency you want.

Cook as you would any other pancake!  These cook faster than batter made with flour, so keep an eye on them to flip when you start seeing bubbles on the surface, usually after just a couple minutes.  These were great topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Carrot Cake Pancakes

Last week was "pancake week" in our home - pancakes for breakfast every day!!  Inspired by the quinoa pancakes, I tried a few more versions of blender pancakes.  None of them were a disappointment.  I made several changes to this original recipe and told my kids they were "carrot cake pancakes", leaning heavy on the carrot side and light on the "cake" =)


2 cups milk (I always use non-dairy milk in blender pancakes)
2 eggs
1/4 cup soft butter
4 or 5 medium carrots, roughly chopped
4 dates
2 Tbsp honey
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 - 1 tsp cinnamon (I like a lot of cinnamon, but some might think I overdo it!)

Put everything in a high-power blender (like a Vitamix).  I always make sure the liquid goes in first.    Blend for 1-2 minutes, or until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.  Let batter sit for a few minutes.  If the mixture seems too think, add a bit of milk and blend until the consistency is "pourable".
Cook like normal pancakes.  I always cook my pancakes in butter - my family likes the "crusty edge" that melted butter gives!