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    Home » Breakfast

    Vegan Applesauce Oatmeal Pancakes

    Published: Oct 22, 2021 by Meesha · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Incredibly fluffy, cozy and filling, these vegan oatmeal applesauce pancakes makes the perfect fall breakfast! Only simple pantry staples needed and you can make them in 30 minutes. They are naturally oil-free and gluten-free too!

    A stack of pancakes with a fork holding a triangular chunk of the pancakes.

    Applesauce is one of my favorite ingredient to work with! It is great as substitute for both oil and eggs, especially in sweet stuff like my eggless coffee cake and apple baked oatmeal. And, this vegan applesauce pancakes is my latest favorite!

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    • 💚Why you will love this recipe
    • 🌾What you will need
    • 📃Notes/substitutions
    • 🔪How to make
    • ✔Helpful tips
    • 🍓Toppings/serving ideas
    • ❔Commonly asked questions
    • 🥞More vegan pancakes recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    💚Why you will love this recipe

    • Great for using up leftover applesauce - Made a large batch of applesauce and have no idea what to do with it? Or, you have an opened jar of store-bought applesauce that has been sitting in your pantry for a while? Well, use it to make some amazing pancakes then!
    • Incredibly moist and fluffy - Applesauce provides moisture to these pancakes without the addition of eggs or oil. Light yet filling, these oatmeal applesauce pancakes are perfect way to start your day.
    • Simple and quick to make - Only a handful of ingredients are needed, and breakfast can be serve in 30 minutes.
    • Great for meal prep - Did I mentioned that these vegan applesauce pancakes are freezable too?! Make a large batch and freeze leftovers so you will have breakfast ready to go on busy mornings!

    🌾What you will need

    Ingredients needed like oats, milk, applesauce and maple syrup in bowls on a grey background.

    📃Notes/substitutions

    • Oats - Both quick or rolled oats can be used. Use a certified gluten-free one, if needed.
    • Applesauce - You can either use store-bought or homemade ones. Check out this post on how to make applesauce if you are interested to make your own at home!
    • Oil-free - Cook pancakes without oil on a good non-stick pan.

    🔪How to make

    Place oats into a blender and blend until finely grounded.

    Add in plant milk, applesauce, baking powder, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract into the blender. Blend until a smooth batter forms. You might have to stop blending and scrap down the sides for a few times.

    Collage showing flour in blender and pancake batter in blender.

    Preheat a non-stick pan or griddle and lightly coat it with some oil. Once heated, set heat to medium and pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan.

    Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles starts forming and the edges are dry. Gently flip the pancake over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until nicely browned.

    Collage showing cooking a pancake in a black pan.

    Serve and enjoy your oatmeal applesauce pancakes while warm!

    ✔Helpful tips

    • To make these oatmeal applesauce pancakes without a blender, use oat flour instead of oats, and mix everything together by hand using a fork.
    • Pancake batter will be on the thicker side, but still pourable. If your batter is too thick, add plant milk, a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
    • Use a good non-stick pan to cook and a flexible spatula to flip your pancakes, if possible. They will definitely ease your cooking process!
    • Cook pancakes at medium to medium low heat. This is to ensure that your pancakes cook properly without being burnt on the outside.
    • Only flip pancakes once to yield the fluffiest pancakes.

    🍓Toppings/serving ideas

    Here are a few serving ideas for vegan applesauce pancakes:

    • Maple syrup and a small cube of vegan butter
    • Nut butter - Use any nut or seed butter you fancy like peanut butter, cashew butter or even tahini. This homemade coconut almond butter is one of my personal favorite!
    • Powdered sugar - A light dusting will be sufficient.
    • Jam, berry compote or apple butter for extra sweetness.
    • Fresh or frozen fruit - Berries, sliced bananas, chopped apples or even caramelized apples.
    • Savory stuff - If you like that sweet and salty combo, pair vegan applesauce pancakes with some vegan bacon, breakfast sausage patties or vegan Italian sausages!
    Pouring maple syrup over a stack of applesauce pancakes.

    ❔Commonly asked questions

    How to store leftovers and are they freezable?

    Keep leftover vegan applesauce pancakes in a sealed container and it will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. They freeze well too, and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    To freeze, first place pancakes in one layer on a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for 1-2 hours, or until they are frozen. After that, you can transfer them into freezer bags or containers before freezing. This prevents them from sticking together.

    You can either reheat frozen pancakes in the microwave for around 60 seconds, in an oven preheated to 180C/350F for 10-12 minutes, or in a toaster.

    Can I use water instead of milk to make these pancakes?

    Yes, you can definitely replace milk with water! Your oatmeal applesauce pancakes might slightly less rich in flavor, but will still taste amazing regardless.

    Why are my pancakes not fluffy?

    If your vegan applesauce pancakes turned out to be dense and chewy, first check if your baking powder is still good to use. Place a small amount of baking powder into some hot water. Bubbles should start to form immediately. If not, it is time to purchase a new one!

    Other than that, you might have flipped your pancakes too many times, causing them to deflate. Hence, flip them only once, if possible.

    Why do my pancakes stick to the pan?

    If this happens, it might be a sign that the non-stick coating of your pan has been damaged. At this point, it is recommended that you get yourself a new pan. In the meantime, you can try coating your pan with a little more oil while cooking pancakes.

    Stack of pancakes with triangular cutout on a plate with a fork and jar of coffee in the background.

    🥞More vegan pancakes recipes

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    • Vegan Gluten-free Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes
    • Fluffy Vegan Eggless Pea Protein Pancakes
    • 3 Ingredients Vegan Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

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    📖 Recipe

    Stack of applesauce pancakes on a plate with a fork with jar of coffee in the background.

    Fluffy Vegan Applesauce Oatmeal Pancakes

    Meesha
    Incredibly fluffy, cozy and filling, these vegan oatmeal applesauce pancakes makes the perfect fall breakfast! Only simple pantry staples needed and you can make them in 30 minutes. They are naturally oil-free and gluten-free too!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings (3 pancakes/serving)
    Calories 212 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups oats (use gluten-free if needed)
    • 1 cup plant milk
    • ⅔ cup applesauce store-bought or homemade
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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    Instructions
     

    • Place oats into a blender and blend until finely grounded.
      2 cups oats
    • Add in the rest of the ingredients into the blender. Blend until a smooth batter forms. You might have to stop blending and scrap down the sides for a few times.
      1 cup plant milk, ⅔ cup applesauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Preheat a non-stick pan or griddle and lightly coat it with some oil. Once heated, set heat to medium and pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan.
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles starts forming and the edges are dry. Gently flip the pancake over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until nicely browned.
    • Serve and enjoy your oatmeal applesauce pancakes while warm!

    Notes

    Helpful tips 
    • Pancake batter will be on the thicker side, but still pourable. If your batter is too thick, add plant milk, a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
    • Use a good non-stick pan to cook and a flexible spatula to flip your pancakes, if possible. They will definitely ease your cooking process!
    • Cook pancakes at medium to medium low heat. This is to ensure that your pancakes cook properly without being burnt on the outside.
    • Only flip pancakes once to yield the fluffiest pancakes.
     
    Storing - Keep leftover vegan applesauce pancakes in a sealed container and it will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. They freeze well too, and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    To freeze, first place pancakes in one layer on a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for 1-2 hours, or until they are frozen. After that, you can transfer them into freezer bags or containers before freezing. This prevents them from sticking together.

    Reheating - You can either reheat frozen pancakes in the microwave for around 60 seconds, in an oven preheated to 180C/350F for 10-12 minutes, or in a toaster. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 298mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 231mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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    Comments

    1. Yls

      November 19, 2022 at 11:43 pm

      Delicious and easy to make! I was so happy to find a healthy pancake recipe without bananas!

      Reply
      • Meesha

        November 21, 2022 at 8:31 am

        Really happy to heat that😊

        Reply
    2. Sherrie Frayer

      December 18, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      These sound great, but they are not oil-free if you coat the pan with oil. In a good non-stick pan, could they cook without the oil?

      Reply
      • Meesha

        December 20, 2021 at 1:24 pm

        Yes, they can be made without oil. Just make sure to use a good pan!😁

        Reply
    3. Teresa Toscani

      October 27, 2021 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      Made this for breakfast this morning & it was easy to prepare, quick and very yummy! I added some fresh rasberries & blackberries to top with a drizzle of extra maple syrup! So delicious will definitely make again!!!!

      Reply

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