Highlights of the night: bathroom break, a few Braxton Hicks, 1.5 hours of reading in dim lighting, a handful of grapes.
Thankfully I slept in just a bit so I’m not feeling tooo tired. It’s the 3-hour insomnia nights that are killer!
Remember oatmeal pancakes!? I used to make these all.the.time.
I stopped for two reasons: I now use old fashioned instead of quick oats (don’t even have quick in the house) and no longer buy egg whites in a carton. You can make these with a whole egg (or with just a whole egg’s white) and with old fashioned oats, but I never thought they were as good. But that’s not a reason to just give up!
Just updated the recipe page with the 2012 version.
The secret to a good oatmeal pancake is mashed banana – both in the batter and on top! Just put a ripe banana in a bowl and mash with a fork until it’s all glossy sweet.
I made today’s version with 1/3 cup oats, 1 whole egg, 1 tsp chia seeds (to help thicken quickly), 1 tbsp water (also to help with the old fash. oats), 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp vanilla, sprinkle of cinnamon, and a whole mashed banana (half in, half on top).
Let sit for 5 minutes.
Put in medium low skillet and form into cake
When it shakes loose in the pan, flip. The egg really helps it stay together. I have no idea if this would work as well without egg – but probably with more chia and longer soak.
Make lots of raspberry leaf tea while you wait!
Plop on plate and top with second half of banana mash and peanut butter swirled in.
And a little maple syrup is fun too!
Enjoyed it a lot!! Fun texture.
Hope today’s the day!
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That’s it, I know what I’m making the Mr for breakfast Friday morning! Yum!
I’m still betting the little one comes tonight!
That looks A-MAZING Kath!
Been makin’ oatmeal pancakes practically every morning. It’s still too hot for real oatmeal so I just see it as pan-fried oatmeal.
A little maple syrup NEVER hurts!
Oatmeal + Banana are two of my favorite things ever so I will definitely have o try this soon!
Such a fun adaptation of the pancake!
I think your oatmeal pancake may be the only recipe of yours I’ve tried?!? I remember it being amazing; need to make the updated version!!!
Oatmeal pancAkes are my favourite…so much better than the regular kind!
Awesome! I just posted a 3 ingredient recipe similar to this on my site but didn’t even think to add baking powder. Great idea!!
Today’s date DOES add up to 26.
C’mon baby!
And is it wrong that the first thing I do when I wake up now is check Twitter for an update?
Are quick oats less nutritious than old fashioned oats?
Nope, just finer chop with more surface area
And you could get that by putting the oatmeal in the blender for a few seconds.
That looks delicious! You’re so creative!
YUM! That looks so good and still super easy!
I make your pancakes all the time, with 1 whole egg and always use the rolled oats. What I do is I whizz the oats quickly in the blender (just for a few seconds) to break them up a bit so that is soaks up faster.
Seeing your pancake made me want some, will make it for breakfast tomorrow for sure!
Good luck today hoping your baby gets here soon!
Ana
Looks good! I’m so lazy in the morning lol I wish I had more time to make some hot meals
I love oatmeal pancakes. I foresee with that fall coming up soon, I’ll be making it more often. You’re right – a favorite pancake for me too!
I’ve used flaxseed (mixed w/ water) in place of egg in oatmeal cookies, I bet it would work just as good in your pancakes if you didn’t have eggs on hand or wanted to make a vegan pancake! Looks like a yummy breakfast!
I haven’t tried an oatmeal pancake yet, but that looks good! I’ll have to try it!
Where are those adorable mason jar glasses from? Love them! Keep drinking your raspberry leaf tea!
Matt bought them – either sam’s, Lowes or his gardening shop
I don’t usually take the time to comment, but I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the detail and care you give to describing your method and technique in food prep (especially breakfast recipes)! It helps me as the reader pick up all sorts of tips–still love your nut butter on the spoon in oatmeal trick. All that is to say, thank you for continuing to pass on your little nuggets of wisdom!
I second that!!!
Third that
I fourth!
Just made my first pumpkin oatmeal pancake (your recipe!) of the season this morning! Couldn’t resist the can of pumpkin in the pantry any longer!
YUM! Must try this! I wonder if I could make it ahead and bring it to work…probably not too good re-microwaved though.
I have to tell you…I get on Twitter about 5 times as much these days to find out if you’ve had your little guy yet! So excited for you!
That’s a LOT of raspberry tea! Good luck!
Kath that pancake is PERFECT! I love the step by step and the discussion of chia, eggs, etc about holding them together and also a whole mashed banana in the batter.
And that you updated your recipe bc you dont buy quick cook oats or eggs in a carton. Times and life changes and that’s great that you updated it.
Love the plate! I make protein pancakes a lot lately–sooo good!
Once I get back into warm breakfasts this fall, I know I’ll be making a lot of oats + oat pancakes! So yummy & filling!
Great reminder! I haven’t had an oatmeal pancake in ages!
Time to meet mama and papa, baby!!
I know you’re waiting for your baby, but things could be worse…at least you didn’t wake up with Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time” in your head for the second day in a row!
This is absolutely crazy to me- I watched your oatmeal pancake video from 2008 yesterday AND RIGHT NOW I was literally trying to think of how to make it with whole eggs and old fash. oats! I’m going to start making your 2012 oatmeal pancake recipe now for breakfast (pacific time)! What a fantastic coincidence
. Also I am headed up to Portland Oregon today (I live in Eugene) and just remembered you love Portlandia (as do I) – so anyway thanks for the updated recipe! I love love love reading your blog and really respect your committment to post multiple times a day. I believe that is what really sets you apart.
-haley
Sounds like a yummy pancake! I would eat more than one, though
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1/3 cup oats about 30g? I’m definitely giving a vegan version a go!
I love that you updated this recipe! And on your recipage! I would love to see some more of that
Buttt with the baby coming, I think I can wait 
I love oatmeal pancakes! I’ve never tried making them with a whole egg before though – good to know that they work either way! I’d prefer to use whole eggs anyways for more nutrition!
I had 2-3 hrs of insomnia every night the entire pregnancy, except for maybe ten. On a plus note, I’ve only had it twice in the 8 weeks since the birth.
It’s good prep for the first six weeks.
What kind of skillet is that? Any good recommendations
Calphlon from Bed, Bath and Beyond. I love it!
There are so many things you can do with oats, mashed bananas, eggs, and milk! This is next on my list, looks like a delicious way to make pancakes for one!
This is my favorite weekday breakfast! Thanks for introducing it to me, and I’m glad you brought it back into your rotation:) I’ll have to try this new recipe.
Hi Kath,
Just curious why you don’t use egg whites from a carton? Would love to know.
Thanks in advance!
I just prefer to buy farm fresh eggs… a little more natural
I just made this oatmeal pancake (with gluten-free oats!) and it was delish! Made one for me and one for my husband — it was the perfect post-run breakfast! Thanks for the great recipe. And congrats on your new baby (we are expecting our first baby boy, Hudson, in January!).
Whenever I make pancakes with rolled oats and egg whites, I blend it together in a blender. I prefer the texture!
It seems just.. too teast!!! (L)