By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 10, 2026
Serves 2
380 cal · 25 min
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes
Recipe GLPRe7512b6907b800
Fluffy and wholesome pancakes made with rolled oats, white whole wheat flour, and warm spices. These hearty pancakes are naturally sweetened with applesauce and enriched with ground flaxseed for added nutrition. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch that keeps you full all morning.
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Ingredients
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup rolled oats
½ cup white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and applesauce until well combined and smooth.
In a separate larger bowl, combine the rolled oats, white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ground flaxseed if using.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil or butter the surface. Once hot, pour ¼-cup portions of batter onto the griddle, spacing them a few inches apart.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges appear set and the bottom is golden brown. Flip carefully and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through, checking that the internal temperature reaches 160F.
Transfer the finished pancakes to a plate and serve warm with your choice of toppings such as berries, yogurt, or maple syrup.
Comments
Every ingredient is a standard weeknight staple at any Charlotte grocer—eggs, milk, oats, whole wheat flour, and baking basics are ubiquitous—and flaxseed, while less common, is available at Harris Teeter or Food Lion without a detour. A batch costs under $3 for two servings, driven by the oats and applesauce doing most of the work rather than expensive proteins or specialty items. The 25-minute stated time is honest for mixing and cooking, though it assumes you have applesauce on hand; if you're making it fresh, add 10 minutes. This is a quick weeknight breakfast for a couple or a parent-child pair, with no fussy techniques, and leftovers reheat decently in a toaster oven or skillet the next morning.
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