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 and did you know you can make pancake muffins?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.
Krista Price
These pancakes look incredible and are a great way to incorporate oats into your diet without eating a boring bowl of oatmeal! I can’t wait to make these!
Homemade & Yummy
These are super delicious and one of my favourite snacks too. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Cheese Curd In Paradise
These pancakes look so filling an hearty for breakfast. My boys would absolutely love to gobble up a plate of these!
Homemade & Yummy
Hearty, nutritious and delicious all in one. ENJOY!
Kris
Ah! Couldn’t agree more about the joys of brunch! It’s our favorite meal of the week, because it’s more than just a meal. It’s meant to relax and eat ‘kicked up’ breakfast food.
These pancakes look divine. I am craving them as I drool looking at these gorgeous shots.
And they are nutritious! Total win!
Thanks for the wonderful recipe! Can hardly wait to make these for tomorrow’s brunch at our house!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…we sure do. I need to make a double batch of these everytime I make them.
Kacie Morgan
These would be a healthy yet scrumptious breakfast option. I’m hoping to eat healthier in the New Year so I will pin your recipe for then
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…these will be a great way to start the New Year.
Jacqueline Debono
Pancakes with kefir sounds like such a great idea. We normally have a big brunch on New Year’s Day with smoked salmon and eggs, plus some champagne with orange juice! I think these pancakes would be a perfect addition!
Homemade & Yummy
I agree, these would be perfect to start the New Year!!
Veena Azmanov
This is my kind of breakfast. I love oatmeal and I love that you added chia seeds. We often have pancakes for dinner so this would be perfect.
Homemade & Yummy
We love pancakes for dinner too. These are really hearty and work well for the “breakfast for dinner” meal.
Stine Mari
Not only is kefir good for you, it also makes the pancakes moist and so delicious. I love adding kefir to dishes like these. And adding oatmeal and chia to the pancakes makes for such a hearty and delicious meal!
Homemade & Yummy
You can’t get pancakes like these are the restaurants…ENJOY!
Linda
I’m all about brunch and always look forward to it every single day. These pancakes will be a favorite in our home too since it’s nutritious and packed with oatmeal and chia seeds. So good!
Homemade & Yummy
These are a keeper in our house too. Love snacking on them with peanut butter too.
Amanda
I’m all about a good brunch, and pancakes are definitely one of my favorite items to order. These look so fluffy and delicious. We like having the in-laws over for brunch fairly often, so I’ll have to give these a try next time!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY….hope you love these. We sure do.
Danielle Wolter
So it’s 5 Am here and I haven’t eaten breakfast yet. I wish this is what I was eating. These look incredible and I love that yo used chia for that health factor.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHHA….well at 5:00 I would not have eaten yet either…in fact it is now 9:45 and I still have not managed to eat breakfast. Wish I had these made too.
Jeannette (Jay Joy)
Brunch and dinner, yup. Perfect. These healthy pancakes look amazing and I am so happy they are filled with protein, fiber, and probiotics. We love pancakes outside on the porch; I can’t wait to try these.
Homemade & Yummy
These take pancakes to a whole new level of nutritious.
Kelly Anthony
We love breakfast for dinner too and these nutritious oatmeal chia pancakes will be the perfect addition. I can’t wait to make these healthier pancakes for my family.
Homemade & Yummy
There are super hearty and will keep you full for hours.
Lisa
Like so many people, I love breakfast, but during the week, I don’t spend a lot of time making it. Weekends are different, though and my whole family looks forward to a leisurely, late morning brunch. I’m really curious to try your recipe with the kefir, oatmeal, and chia — you’ve health-ified it so that it’s less of an indulgence and more of a nutritional powerhouse. They look really delicious, too. My daughter will love these…
Homemade & Yummy
I actually love eating these for a snack. Warm it up slightly in the microwave, then top it with peanut butter.
Jolina
These look delicious! I love how they have chia and oatmeal in them. Breakfast for dinner is a regular occurrence at our house 🙂 So cannot wait to try these. Favourite brunch food? Do mimosas count?? LOL
Homemade & Yummy
YES mimosas count for sure. Hope you enjoy the pancakes….I love them for snacks.
Michelle Minnaar
I love working with kefir and these pancakes look just perfect for after the holiday brunch, great idea!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you give this healthy recipe a try.