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    Home » Recipes » Breakfasts & Brunches

    Oatmeal Pancakes With Kefir

    Published: January 20, 2025 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 140 Comments

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    Oatmeal Pancakes with Kefir are hearty and delicious. This is a super easy-to-make pancake recipe from scratch.

    Fibre and protein-rich pancakes are made with kefir instead of buttermilk. Wholesome and satisfying.

    Oatmeal pancakes made with kefir.

    Fluffy protein pancakes with wholesome oats and probiotic-rich kefir. A healthy start to your day.

    Great for breakfast, brunch, and dinner too. Make a huge batch and have them ready for the week. Easily warmed up for quick eating on busy weekday mornings. This is the best oatmeal pancake recipe in our house!!

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    Oatmeal is a healthy ingredient, and great in so many recipes. Perfect in apple muffins and baked oatmeal casserole. Make them on the weekend, and have leftovers for weekdays too. Apple cinnamon oatmeal is sure to be a hit.

    Have you ever tried oatmeal breakfast donuts? You are in for a treat. Who says you cannot have donuts for breakfast? You can when they are healthy baked donuts.

    Of course, this homemade muesli recipe is so much better than the boxed stuff at the store. Make it just the way you like. While you are at it, you might want to try this oatmeal and chocolate recipe too.

    Overnight blueberry and banana oatmeal is an easy and healthy way to start your day. Breakfast is waiting for you, just dig in.

    Healthy Oatmeal Kefir Pancake Ingredients

    • old fashioned oats (not instant)
    • kefir (flavoured or unflavoured)
    • flour (all-purpose)
    • honey
    • chia seeds
    • eggs
    • oil (I used avocado oil)
    • salt
    • baking powder
    • fruit for topping (optional)
    Ingredients for kefir oatmeal pancakes.

    You are getting protein from the oats, chia seed and kefir. There are no bananas in these fluffy oatmeal pancakes.

    Have you ever tried kefir? It is similar to a yogurt drink. It comes in plain and flavoured forms. It is readily available at the grocery store in the dairy section, usually beside the yogurt.

    This fermented milk product is highly popular around the globe and a great alternative to yogurt. It boasts many health benefits too. Feeling adventurous? Try making kefir at home.

    Make Kefir Oatmeal Pancakes From Scratch

    Pancake mixes are convenient, but really, making pancakes from scratch is super easy. Plus, these are super healthy too because of all the wonderful ingredients. Full instructions are in the recipe card below.

    Healthy kefir pancakes with oatmeal and chia seeds.

    It’s just as simple as:

    • Combining the dry ingredients in a bowl
    • Combining the wet ingredients in a measuring cup
    • Mix the two together
    • Cook on a heated skillet
    • Remove, garnish, and eat

    Basically, all the same steps as using the store-bought mix, with just a little more measuring to get all the dry ingredients for the recipe.

    Suggestions / Recipe Tips

    • I use old-fashioned oats in this recipe. They are more nutritious and add a nice texture too. Regular oats will work, but not instant oats.
    • These pancakes freeze well. I like to individually wrap them in plastic wrap. You can reheat them in the toaster, or microwave, or wrap in some foil and place them in the oven.
    • I use avocado oil since it has a nice light taste. You can use any cooking oil you like.
    Fluffy oatmeal protein pancakes on stacked on a plate.

    Can You Substitute Kefir For Buttermilk In Recipes?

    Kefir is actually fermented milk, very similar to buttermilk. Probiotic-rich drink with lots of gut-healthy bacteria. You can substitute it 1:1 in recipes. If you like, you can also use flavoured kefir in this recipe.

    Oatmeal recipe for pancakes made with kefir.

    Looking for more recipes using kefir? This vanilla smoothie recipe is the perfect start to your day. Made with figs, cherries, kefir and oatmeal too.

    Looking for a healthy treat? Give these kefir popsicles a try. The kids will love them, especially since they contain chocolate chips too.

    Breakfast for dinner!! Do you do this at your house too? We often have breakfast items for dinner like these Waffle Sandwiches. Sometimes it’s fun to mix up the dinner scene and add some variety to the week.

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    Oatmeal pancakes made with kefir.

    Oatmeal Protein Pancakes with Kefir

    Fibre and protein rich, these healthy oatmeal pancakes from scratch are perfect for breakfast, brunch and breakfast for dinner too.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 pancakes
    Calories: 180kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup old fashioned oats
    • 2 cups kefir (flavoured or plain)
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 2 eggs
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • Toppings of your choice
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    Instructions

    • In a bowl combine the oatmeal and kefir, and set aside.
    • In a bowl or measuring cup, beat the eggs, oil and honey.
    • In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
    • Add the egg mixture to the flour and mix well. Add the oatmeal/kefir mixture and combine well.
    • Add the chia seeds and mix.
    • Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add about 2 tsp. of butter.
    • Pour about ⅓ cup batter (per pancake) into the pan. Cook (3-5 minutes) until the top of the pancake is bubbly.
    • Flip and cook the other side.
    • Remove cooked pancakes from pan. Place on a heatproof serving tray, and place in a warm oven to until you have finished cooking all the pancakes.
    • Serve with your choice of toppings and sides.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1.3mg

    Notes

    I often make extras since they freeze well. Individually wrap each pancake in plastic wrap. Place in freezer. Perfect to warm in the toaster, microwave or oven whenever you want pancakes.
     
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    Comments

    1. Doreen Seidl

      October 31, 2023 at 9:18 pm

      I have made this recipe several times and my family loves these pancakes. I usually serve them with a blueberry sauce I just whip up in my Ninja. Delicious. My only question is, can I prep this recipe the night before and refrigerate until morning?

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        November 01, 2023 at 8:53 am

        I don’t see why that would not work. You might want to take it out of the fridge to let it warm up a bit before using.

    2. Naiby

      January 21, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      You’re so right when you say to make things from scratch especially when you can make even more nutritious like using oat flour and fermented ingredients.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 25, 2021 at 9:34 am

        These pancakes are hearty and delicious. Hope you give this recipe a try soon.

    3. Cindy

      January 18, 2021 at 2:41 am

      I love oatmeal pancakes and love the idea of using kefir instead of buttermilk! It’s such a great idea since I don’t usually have buttermilk but almost always have kefir on hand.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 18, 2021 at 10:06 am

        I am sure you will love how the kefir works in this recipe. Enjoy these delicious pancakes.

    4. Nicole

      January 18, 2021 at 12:17 am

      I love this idea! I like to try to include fermented foods as much as I can, cause its good for your gut, so adding this to pancakes is genius. We just made buttermilk pancakes this morning and I can’t wait to try again with this recipe and kefir.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 18, 2021 at 10:07 am

        I hope you give this pancake recipe a try soon. They are totally delicious, not to mention nutritious too.

    5. Jessica (Swanky Recipes)

      January 17, 2021 at 11:12 pm

      Truly a wonderful way to enjoy pancakes. The hubs family made them every weekend so I have to be careful not to go overboard with extra ingredients and fillings. Can’t wait to add to the mix next.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 18, 2021 at 10:08 am

        We love these. They freeze well, and super easy to reheat.

    6. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli

      January 17, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Breakfast for dinner is the best! And these kefir oatmeal pancakes will be added next! We love kefir, it’s so good for you and gives the pancakes a wonderful texture. Plus, we feel good about all the other wonderful ingredients.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 18, 2021 at 10:08 am

        We love breakfast for dinner. These pancakes are hearty and delicious. Hope you give them a try soon.

    7. Kushigalu

      January 17, 2021 at 10:11 am

      Love pancake but never tried mAking it with kefir. So healthy and delicious this looks. I will make this for breakfast soon.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 18, 2021 at 10:08 am

        Kefir is a great sub for buttermilk. Hope you give these a try soon.

    8. Jenny

      January 15, 2021 at 11:57 am

      These pancakes are the ideal breakfast for me. Fresh, delicious, healthy, and filling! They are going into my breakfast rotation; your recipe is really lovely.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 16, 2021 at 11:09 am

        Thanks so much. These really are hearty and delicious. So glad you enjoyed the recipe.

    9. Adriana

      January 13, 2021 at 2:45 am

      That is what I call the best pancake stack! I love kefir use it a lot but haven’t used it in packages. You gave me a wonderful idea!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 13, 2021 at 9:41 am

        Enjoy….these pancakes are hearty and delicious.

    10. Eva

      January 12, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      As an Italian I love my breakfasts sweet, so pancakes are a favourite. I love this healthier version that packs all the nutrients you need through the day. I’m definitely going to try making your pancakes with kefir, kefir is much easier to find than buttermilk where I live!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 13, 2021 at 9:42 am

        So glad you are going to give these kefir pancakes a try…they are super delicious.

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