Nutritious Oatmeal Chia Pancakes with Kefir are hearty and delicious. Traditional pancakes are kicked up a notch. Healthy and satisfying. Perfect for dinner too!!
Brunch on the weekends is a great way to start the day. Finally, time to sit down and actually enjoy your meal without having to rush out the door to work and school. Do you have a favourite dish you like to cook for the weekend brunch?
Most days breakfast is eaten in such a hurry. We are rushing to get ready in the morning. Most people don’t even eat breakfast, even though it is the most important meal of the day.
Then comes the weekend, when things hopefully are a little calmer and laid back, for at least one of the days. Time to actually sit and have a cup of coffee (or two). Cooking up a tasty brunch is something we love to do in our house. What about you?
DO YOU GO OUT TO BRUNCH?
So many people love to go out to brunch on the weekends. Restaurants can be lined up out the door. Brunch is one of those meals that is a time slot all its’ own. It happens to be my favourite time slot. I am not a breakfast or lunch person, but BRUNCH, now we’re talking.
Brunch foods are usually breakfast and lunch foods “kicked up a notch”. Delicious varieties of eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, quiches, and don’t forget awesome drinks too. You even get dessert items. What’s not to love about brunch.
These Nutritious Oatmeal Chia Pancakes with Kefir are brunch worthy. Pancakes can be a little boring at times in most restaurants. The advantage to making them at home is you can add whatever you like to them.
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER
Do you do this in 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.
Adding nutrition to your meals is so important. The chia, kefir and oatmeal in these pancakes pack a punch with protein, fibre, and probiotics. Definitely heartier than a plain pancake. Add a slice or two of bacon, or a couple of sausages and this simple breakfast is perfect for dinner too.
ENTERTAINING WITH BRUNCH
Since people seem to love going out to brunch, have you ever thought of hosting a brunch? With so many options to add to the menu, it has quickly become a favourite way to host, and a true crowd pleaser.
Next time you want to try something a little different, these Nutritious Oatmeal Chia Pancakes with Kefir are worth a shot. I have even made extra to throw in the freezer. Quick and easy to reheat for breakfast any day of the week.
Do you have a favourite brunch food? Leave me a comment, I would love to hear about it.
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Nutritious Oatmeal Chia Pancakes with Kefir
Nutritious Oatmeal Chia Pancakes with Kefir are hearty and delicious. Traditional pancakes are kicked up a notch. Healthy and satisfying. Perfect for dinner too.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 cups kefir (flavoured or plain)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. honey (or agave nectar)
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup avocado oil (or oil of your choice)
- Toppings of your choice
Instructions
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In a bowl combine the oatmeal and kefir, and set aside.
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In a bowl or measuring cup, beat the eggs, oil and honey.
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In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
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Add the egg mixture to the flour and mix well.
Add the oatmeal/kefir mixture and combine well.
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Add the chia seeds and mix.
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Heat a non stick frying pan over medium heat.
Once hot, add about 2 tsp. of butter.
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Pour about 1/3 cup batter (per pancake) into the pan.
Cook (3-5 minutes) until the top of the pancake is bubbly.
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Flip and cook the other side.
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Remove cooked pancakes from pan.
Place on heat proof serving try, and place in a warm oven to until you have finished cooking all the pancakes.
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Serve with your choice of toppings and sides.
ENJOY!!
Recipe 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.
I have to say the Photography and the dish is really top notch. I am not the biggest fan of desserts and sugary treats, but I would dig into that healthy pancake without a thought!
Thanks so much, hope you give them a try.
Sounds (and looks!) delish!! And your photography is gorgeous. Can’t wait to try this one out! 💚
xo, eva
These are so good, and freeze well too.
What a healthy looking breakfast!! Love working with chia!!
These are great. I like throwing a few in the freezer for busy weekday mornings.
Looks so delicious and your photos are fantastic!
Thanks so much for stopping by. They are nutritious and very delicious.
These look amazing! I love pancakes so I’ll have to give this recipe a try.
Hope you do, they are delicious.
This household loves pancakes! These look healthy and delicious. Yum yum.
Gotta love healthy, delicious pancakes.
This is such a cool idea! I always feel a little gross after I eat pancakes- these seem so much healthier! I bet these would help me avoid my carb crash after breakfast!
These are so filling and nutritious….I don’t think you will be gross after eating these.
I could have pancakes for breakfast every day and these look so delicious and healthy! Love the chia seeds in them:)
Thanks….they make awesome leftovers.
Great healthy breakfast option!
I love them for lunch!!
I never turn down a nice fluffy stack!
Me either…especially when they are so delicious.
Wow these pancakes look delicious! I never thought to make them with chia seeds, yum!
Works like a charm…and so nutritious.
Absolutely nothing not to love about brunch! These look so tender and fluffy, and the ingredients are amazing.
Brunch is great!! ENJOY!!
I am totally a brunch person too! The combination of chia and oatmeal pancakes looks seriously yummy! might need to try these
They are hearty and delicious. Perfect for any meal of the day.
I have a bag of Chia seeds I bought awhile ago but I never know quite what to do them….now I know!! And pancakes? You’re speaking my language 🙂
Perfect….you will love them in pancakes!!
Pancakes are definitely a favorite around here. So are waffles and quiche!
Yes all those are perfect for any meal of the day!!
I’ve never cooked with chia, but I love how healthy and nutritious these pancakes are! They look so good, I wish I had them in front of me for breakfast right now!
They are super good. Perfect for any meal.
Such a delicious stack of pancakes! I love the added protein and fiber. We don’t go out to brunch often unless we are out for the day. With two young kids, it is generally easier to enjoy the meal at home.
Yes I agree….brunch at home is much more enjoyable.
I’ve never cooked with kefir, but this looks like a perfect way to use it! And chia seeds are a staple at my house, so we’ve always got them on hand. Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year to you as well.
I love a pancake breakfast (or brunch 😉 )! These look amazing, and they are so fluffy and classic looking that I would never have guessed that they have kefir and oats in them. What a great way to healthy up a pancake breakfast.
Healthy and delicious.
I think that I’m going to try this delicious looking recipe & add bananas! Yum!!!
That sounds amazing!!
You are the only blogger that I know that uses kefir!!! I love it! And I host brunch often. My wedding was brunch not dinner 🙂
Brunch is a fun time of day. Lots of great tasting food items too.
I love how healthy they are
Me too…hope you give them a try.
Everything about this recipe is so me! I’ll def have to try this.
Hope you do …. and ENJOY!!
Oh I think I’d like these pancakes! I’m definitely a brunch person too. I should have brunch more often!
Brunch is so much fun.
I never thought about making pancakes with Kefir but it’s a great idea. I’ll be trying this out
Hope you give it a try.
Oh my yes please. I do enjoy my pancakes and any way to make them healthier and I am so in. Saving this recipe for Sunday morning brunch.
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
These pancakes look scrumptious! I love raspberries lately and these are a great addition to yummy pancakes.
ENJOY!!
I’ve never tried kefir, but I love the idea of adding it to pancakes and these ones look and sound quite tasty! This also reminds me that my family needs a pancake breakfast soon.
Pancakes are awesome.
THese look delicious. I love chia but have never tried putting it into pancake mix. Going to pin this one!
These are totally delicious and healthy too.