One skillet, one oven, and a pancake that puffs up dramatically enough to impress anyone at the table. This oat-based batter bakes around soft, caramelized apple slices, so you get all the comfort of a pancake stack without standing over the stove flipping batches. It deflates a bit once out of the oven, which is normal and doesn't take away from the taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with an oven-safe skillet inside.
- Blend oat flour, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet, add butter, then apple slices and cinnamon. Cook 2 minutes.
- Pour batter over the apples. Return skillet to the oven and bake 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 245 |
| Total fat | 9g |
| Total carbohydrates | 34g |
| Dietary fiber | 4g |
| Protein | 8g |
| Sodium | 95mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Oats supply beta-glucan, a fermentable fiber that feeds Bifidobacterium and helps regulate blood sugar. Apple contributes pectin, a prebiotic soluble fiber, along with polyphenols concentrated in the skin. Cinnamon adds anti-inflammatory compounds without needing extra sugar.
Pull it straight from the oven to the table before it has a chance to deflate. Craving something savory instead? Try our chickpea flour pancakes with spinach and feta.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
