Looking for a gluten-free breakfast that tastes great and is easy to make? Well, look no further than these Oatmeal Pancakes. No special ingredients required — just rolled oats!

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Pancakes made “from scratch” are a special treat, and this batter, made from old-fashioned rolled oats, is quick and easy to make, so put away that mix!

Chopped oats provide these pancakes with plenty of texture and a satisfying nutty, earthy taste. Oatmeal pancakes are sure to please any palate but those sensitive to gluten will be especially appreciative of this breakfast because there is no wheat flour. Just make sure your oats are labeled “gluten-free!”

A food processor makes quick work of this breakfast by blending whole oats into oat flour. Just set aside a small amount of oats to add to the final batter and grind the rest in your food processor (5 seconds!). Add the remaining ingredients to the ground oats; push the button for a couple of pulses, and you’re done!

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TIPS FOR COOKING THE PERFECT PANCAKE

Pick the correct pan: A griddle is my first choice for making pancakes because it’s a wide shallow pan without the tall sides of a skillet. Shorter sides make it easier to flip the pancakes. If you don’t have a griddle, a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet is also a good choice even though the pancakes may be a bit harder to flip because of the higher sides. Both distribute the heat evenly and are essentially non-stick. Failing those two options, use a non-stick skillet.

A griddle is my first choice for making pancakes because it’s a wide shallow pan without the tall sides of a skillet. Shorter sides make it easier to flip the pancakes. If you don’t have a griddle, a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet is also a good choice even though the pancakes may be a bit harder to flip because of the higher sides. Both distribute the heat evenly and are essentially non-stick. Failing those two options, use a non-stick skillet. Lightly oil the griddle/pan: Whether using a skillet or griddle, a thin slick of oil or a pat of butter is all you need. Drizzle a few drops of oil (or a pat of butter) in the pan and spread it around. Repeat between each new round of batter. I prefer oil to butter, but really either will work.

Whether using a skillet or griddle, a thin slick of oil or a pat of butter is all you need. Drizzle a few drops of oil (or a pat of butter) in the pan and spread it around. Repeat between each new round of batter. I prefer oil to butter, but really either will work. Cook on medium-low temperature: Low and slow is the way to go. Once the pan is hot, turn the heat to medium-low. The pancakes cook slowly, giving the outsides time to brown and the insides time to cook. A hot griddle may burn the pancakes too quickly on the outside, leaving the inside raw.

Low and slow is the way to go. Once the pan is hot, turn the heat to medium-low. The pancakes cook slowly, giving the outsides time to brown and the insides time to cook. A hot griddle may burn the pancakes too quickly on the outside, leaving the inside raw. Know when to flip: Once bubbles form on the surface of the batter and the edges start to look a little dry, it’s time to flip. Slide a wide spatula under the pancake (try not to move it) and peek to make sure it is brown. Then slide the spatula all the way under the pancake and flip it. The first side takes longer to cook than the second.

CAN YOU REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE LEFTOVER PANCAKES?

Yes and no. You can refrigerate pancakes for up to 5 days. Cool them, then stack on a plate between waxed paper and cover with plastic wrap. Reheat them in the microwave, or spread them on a baking sheet and reheat them in a 350ºF oven.

If you want to freeze them, layer them between waxed or parchment paper and enclose them in a plastic freezer bag. Store for up to 2 months. Reheat in the same way as the refrigerated pancakes.

The only downside is that they do lose a little of that hot-off-the-griddle, crisp-on-the-outside quality, but then, slathered with butter and syrup, it may not matter all that much!

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