Overnight Porridge Pancakes

If you are one of those people who skip breakfast because you don’t have time to eat, then this one is for you! I make a batch of this batter in the evening and leave it in the fridge overnight (it will keep for up to 5 days) and just use it as I need it. It actually gets better with time, so WIN WIN people. And anyway, who can say no to pancakes?

Note: These are gluten free if you use certified gluten free oats.

makes 20 | prep time = 5 minutes | cook time = 30 minutes (if you’re cooking the entire batch, otherwise it can be as little as 5 minutes)

Ingredients

Pancakes

320g rolled oats

2 tbs vanilla protein powder (optional)

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tsp baking powder

2 eggs

360g almond milk (or your preferred milk)

100g water, plus extra the following day

To serve

yoghurt

fruit

maple syrup or honey

Method

In a high speed blender, blend the oats, protein powder, cinnamon and baking powder until it resembles coarse flour.

Add the eggs, almond milk and water and blend until smooth. The mix may seem too runny, however, it will thicken up considerably overnight. Pour the mixture into a jug, cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.

When you are ready to use your batter, you will likely find it is quite thick. If it is, add a little water (around 50ml at a time) until you reach a thick, yet pourable consistency.

Heat up a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Pour small rounds of batter (around 1/4 cup) in the pan and cook each pancake for around 3 minutes or until it begins to bubble on top, then flip it over and cook for a further 2 minutes on the other side before removing from the pan. Continue with remaining batter (or keep the unused batter in the fridge for up to 5 days).

To serve, place a stack of pancakes on a plate (I find 2 or 3 pancakes sufficient - these are a little heavier than regular pancakes) and top with yoghurt, fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup.

So there you have it, pancakes for breakfast and it took you only a few minutes! Not to mention the health benefits of oats! Told you it was a winner.

Mel xoxo