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.
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!!
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oatmeal Protein Pancakes with Kefir
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
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.
Sues
I hate waiting in lines for brunch at busy restaurants on the weekends and I love taking the mornings easy and relaxing before going down to the kitchen. These pancakes look absolutely awesome and nutritious, too… I might even make them on a weekday!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes these are delicious….and I love the fact I can make a bunch and put them in the freezer too.
Vineeth Naik
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much, hope you give them a try.
Eva
Sounds (and looks!) delish!! And your photography is gorgeous. Can’t wait to try this one out! ?
xo, eva
Homemade & Yummy
These are so good, and freeze well too.
Felesha Bell
What a healthy looking breakfast!! Love working with chia!!
Homemade & Yummy
These are great. I like throwing a few in the freezer for busy weekday mornings.
Esti Berkowitz
Looks so delicious and your photos are fantastic!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for stopping by. They are nutritious and very delicious.
Nicole | The Professional Mom Project
These look amazing! I love pancakes so I’ll have to give this recipe a try.
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you do, they are delicious.
Amber
This household loves pancakes! These look healthy and delicious. Yum yum.
Homemade & Yummy
Gotta love healthy, delicious pancakes.
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
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!
Homemade & Yummy
These are so filling and nutritious….I don’t think you will be gross after eating these.
Monika Dabrowski
I could have pancakes for breakfast every day and these look so delicious and healthy! Love the chia seeds in them:)
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks….they make awesome leftovers.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Great healthy breakfast option!
Homemade & Yummy
I love them for lunch!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I never turn down a nice fluffy stack!
Homemade & Yummy
Me either…especially when they are so delicious.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Wow these pancakes look delicious! I never thought to make them with chia seeds, yum!
Homemade & Yummy
Works like a charm…and so nutritious.
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Absolutely nothing not to love about brunch! These look so tender and fluffy, and the ingredients are amazing.
Homemade & Yummy
Brunch is great!! ENJOY!!
Laura Funk
I am totally a brunch person too! The combination of chia and oatmeal pancakes looks seriously yummy! might need to try these
Homemade & Yummy
They are hearty and delicious. Perfect for any meal of the day.
Heather @Boston Girl Bakes
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 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Perfect….you will love them in pancakes!!