Fluffy American Pancakes

These Fluffy American Pancakes are super easy to make and great for breakfast or brunch for the entire family! Use only a few simple ingredients and in less than 15 minutes you have a delicious meal served!

The Easiest Pancake Recipe with a Healthy Twist

My 3-year-old son recently had some American Pancakes at a café in Chicago and he loved them! Since then, he has been asking me to make “Chicago Pancakes”, so I had to! But, obviously had to create a healthier version because this is what I love doing! They taste just as good, trust me! Served on our bamboo penguin plate.

Reasons to Love These American Pancakes

• Fluffy and the kids love them!
• Uses a few basic ingredients.
• It is a healthier version of American pancakes using oat flour.

Ingredients

You only need a few easy ingredients to make these fluffy American pancakes:

• All-purpose flour: Use plain flour in this recipe.
• Oat flour: Added to increase nutritional value, but feel free to substitute with plain flour if you wish.
• Baking powder: Leavening agent to make the pancakes rise.
• Egg: Use a room temperature egg for the best results.
• Milk: I used whole milk, but any milk of your choice will work.
• Brown sugar: Added for sweetness and contributes to the texture. But feel free to omit.
• Butter: I used melted salted butter in this recipe.

Step by Step Instructions

• In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, oat flour, baking powder and brown sugar.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients (melted butter, milk, and egg).
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet bowl and mix until combined. Be sure to not overmix!
• Let the batter rest for 3-5 minutes. This will make your pancakes fluffier as the baking powder activates.
• Heat a skillet or pancake pan over medium heat and add some butter or coconut oil.
• Drop ¼ cup batter for regular size American pancakes (make sure the batter does not spread too much), or 1/8 cup for smaller pancakes. Cook until bubbles appear on top, and you can flip.
• Flip and cook another minute and serve!

Tips to Make Perfect Pancakes Every Time

• Use a good nonstick pan.
• Cook on low-medium heat! Make sure that you do not rush the process, you want fluffy and golden pancakes!
• Grease your pan with butter or coconut oil between batches.
• Flip the pancakes with confidence when you see bubbles forming on top.
• Do not overmix! Combine wet and dry stirring until just combined.

Storage Instructions

Once the pancakes have cooled, you can add them to a Ziploc bag or glass storage container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, let them defrost in the fridge overnight, or add to a toaster or microwave.

Serving Suggestions and Substitutions

Here are some of our favorite toppings:

• Maple syrup: Drizzle a bit on top for a sweet touch!
• Caramelized bananas: Cook some slices with butter, vanilla, and cinnamon for the perfect healthier combo!
• Cream cheese and jam: You can make a pancake sandwich and add to lunchboxes, kids love them! Here is my sugar free blueberry chia jam recipe.

You can make the following substitutions:

• Oat flour: You can replace it with the same amount of all-purpose flour.

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