Thick and fluffy pancakes that taste like a cinnamon roll BUT are still healthy? This is not an oxymoron! These cinnamon roll pancakes are made without eggs or flour but full of delicious cinnamon flavor and features a healthy glaze! If you’ve tried my cinnamon roll in a mug, these need to make your breakfast rotation!
Why you’ll love these cinnamon roll pancakes
As a family who loves cinnamon rolls and pancakes for breakfast, this recipe is a healthy way to combine the two without compromising on flavor or texture.
No flour. Like our banana pancakes, these are made with rolled oats and don’t contain any flour or gluten. No eggs. Unlike most pancake recipes, there are no eggs in these. The baking powder and vinegar give the pancakes a good lift, while the oats give them structure. Freezer-friendly. If you are always short of time to make breakfast, make a big batch of these pancakes and freeze them for later.
And if you want more cinnamon roll-flavored breakfasts, try waffles or baked oatmeal.
Ingredients needed
Rolled oats. Also known as old fashioned oats. Quick oats will work, but the pancakes won’t be as thick or fluffy. Avoid using steel cut oats as these do not blend down well and will yield gritty pancakes. Milk. Use any milk of your choice. Use plant-based milk to keep this recipe vegan. Applesauce. Helps replace the need for eggs while also keeping the pancakes moist. Baking powder. To help the pancakes rise. Vinegar. It reacts with the baking powder and creates bubbles that lift the pancakes. I use apple cider vinegar for this recipe. You can use lemon or lime juice too. Sweetener. Use any syrup of your choice. I like using maple syrup or agave nectar. Cinnamon. A teaspoon of cinnamon added to the pancake batter helps create the needed cinnamon roll flavor. Vanilla. To deepen the flavor of the pancakes.
For the glaze:
Coconut butter. Helps provide a creamy base for the glaze giving it a hint of coconut flavor and some sweetness. Cinnamon. To enhance the cinnamon aroma of the pancakes. Milk. Any milk of your choice.
How to make cinnamon roll pancakes
Making these cinnamon-flavored pancakes is as easy as making regular pancakes. Here’s how you do it.
Tips to make the best recipe
Grease the pan. Even if you are using a non-stick pan, grease it lightly to ensure the pancakes don’t stick. Adjust the batter consistency. The batter for these pancakes needs to be thick yet pourable. Add more milk to the batter if it is too thick. Cook the pancakes covered. Cooking the pancakes in a covered pan prevents them from remaining raw inside. A few droplets of water added to the pan will create more steam and result in evenly cooked soft pancakes. Furthermore, covered pancakes also help them rise better.
Storage instructions
To store. Place leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To freeze. Place the cooled pancakes in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Recommended tools to make this recipe
Griddle. I love cooking pancakes on a griddle as the edges become that much more crispy! Non-stick pan. The tried and tested tool for making perfectly thick and fluffy pancakes, thanks to the lid! Spatula. To seamlessly flip the pancakes.
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