Easy & Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

This fluffy Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe will be your new favourite weekend breakfast!

Made with oats, you get some extra protein and super wholesome bites of deliciousness the whole family will love.

These fluffy pancakes are packed with juicy blueberries; so, if you’re a blueberry fan these are for you!

I can never say no to a stack of oatmeal pancakes for a yummy breakfast! Soft, fluffy and filled with nourishing ingredients, this blueberry oatmeal pancakes recipe is simple to make and oh so delicious.

To ensure the pancakes keep their light and fluffy texture, a bit of extra waiting time (just 10 minutes) to let the oats soak in the pancake batter is needed. But other than that, you can make these blueberry pancakes with fairly simple ingredients.

Health benefits of blueberries

• We often call blueberries a superfood due to their high values of Vitamin C and antioxidants!
• They are nutrient-dense and 1 cup of blueberries contains almost 13% of the daily value of fiber.
• Studies suggest fresh blueberries are good for your skin, heart and bone health.

why you’ll love this blueberry oatmeal pancakes recipe

• Made with wholesome ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
• You only need 10 key ingredients to make these blueberry oatmeal pancakes!
• It’s an easy recipe to make for weekend brunch or meal prep for weekday breakfasts.
• This blueberry oatmeal pancakes recipe can be easily made gluten free!
• You don’t need any fancy equipment to make these pancakes, just a couple of bowls and a frying pan.

Ingredients need for this blueberry oatmeal pancakes recipe

Flour: The base of any pancake recipe, all-purpose flour is used for these pancakes. You could also try whole-wheat flour too.

Rolled Oats: Making these pancakes heartier, the rolled oats add a bit of texture too. Be sure to use rolled oats (gluten-free rolled oats work too).

Dry ingredients: Baking powder, baking soda and salt round out the dry ingredients needed for this recipe.

Maple syrup: Add a touch of sweetness to the overall pancake mix with pure maple syrup; add a drizzle of maple syrup to the cooked pancakes!

Egg: An egg acts as a part of the binder to keep these pancakes together.

Milk: the type of milk I like to use is 2% or whole milk for this blueberry oatmeal pancakes recipe; alternatively you could swap it for unsweetened almond milk

Fresh blueberries:  The other star of these pancakes, blueberries are so delicious when cooked and fresh as a topping too.

How to make these delicious pancakes

Step 1: In a large bowl stir together the dry ingredients – flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 2: In a small bowl whisk together the wet ingredients – egg, milk, butter and maple syrup.

Step 3: Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Then gently stir in blueberries. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to soften the oats.

Step 4: When you’re ready to start cooking, head a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add a dollop or butter or drizzle of oil and add 1/3 cup of the batter at a time. Cook pancakes for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and tiny bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes. Then flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes more.

Step 5: Serve pancakes with fresh blueberries, butter and maple syrup. Or, even top with plain Greek yogurt!

Expert tips

• To ensure the pancakes keep their light and fluffy texture, a bit of extra waiting time (just 10 minutes) to let the oats soak in the pancake batter is needed.
• If you want to keep the finished pancakes warm while you cook the rest of the batter, set the oven to 250F and place pancakes on a baking sheet in the oven until ready to enjoy.
• These pancakes work well for meal prep, you can freeze the cooked pancakes and just reheat in the microwave when you want to enjoy them!
• More favorite toppings for these pancakes – plain or vanilla Greek yogurt; coconut yogurt; other fresh berries like raspberries or strawberries; chia seeds, flax seeds or hemp hearts for an extra boost of daily values of fiber.
• If everyone in your family isn’t team blueberry, make this blueberry oatmeal pancakes recipe without adding them and then top pancakes with maple syrup and your favourite fresh fruit toppings (including blueberries for those who like them)!

Common questions

Can I make these pancakes gluten free?
Yes! To make these blueberry oatmeal pancakes gluten-free use a 1:1 gluten free flour and gluten free rolled oats. Since my husband is celiac, we make these pancakes gluten-free every Sunday so I can attest that they’re great with gluten-free ingredients. (We love to use Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 flour).

Will non-dairy milk work in these blueberry oatmeal pancakes?
Yes! This recipe works well when made with unsweetened almond milk to replace the dairy milk.

Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh?
In a pinch, you can use frozen blueberries but do not defrost / thaw them first. Make sure when you add them to the batter, you just gently stir them so the colour of the blueberries doesn’t turn your batter blue 🙂

Will quick oats work in this recipe?
I have not tried quick oats in this recipe. If that’s all you have on hand, you can use them but note the batter may be not quite as thick.

How to store these blueberry oatmeal pancakes

Allow the pancakes to cool completely and then store leftover pancakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. You can also freeze the cooled pancakes in an airtight container for up to 2 months. To defrost, reheat in the microwave for 30-90 seconds until warmed through.

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