Mar 11
2 min read
Chia Orange Oats Pancake
Who is up for some healthy pancakes in the morning? Chia orange oats pancakes are just delicious by the name itself. It is a whole meal and balanced breakfast or snack which can be made real quick. Kids will not say no to breakfast if their breakfast looks this yummy!
Why is it healthy?
- Whole wheat flour and oats contain fiber that maintains bowel movements.
- Oats contain a unique dietary fiber known as beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that has several health benefits like reducing cholesterol levels, improving blood sugar management, and boosting immune health.
- Nuts and seeds are a great source of healthy fats, antioxidants, and other vitamins and minerals.
- Eggs are a great source of good quality protein that helps in maintaining satiety levels.
- Oranges contain vitamin C which makes it easier to absorb iron, protects from cell damage, and boosts the immune system
Who is it for?
People with diabetes can still include these pancakes in their diet but in moderation. This makes it the best lunch box for kids. Everybody can enjoy these pancakes without any guilt as they are sugar-free.
⏳ Preparation Time: 15 to 20 minutes
🍽 Serves: 1
🥗 What you’ll need:
- Whole wheat flour- 1- 1 1/2 cup
- Rolled oats- 3/4 cup
- Nuts of your choice (almonds/ walnuts/ pecans)- 1/4 cup
- Baking powder- 1/2 teaspoon
- Chia seeds- 1 teaspoon (unsoaked)
- Salt- a pinch
- Egg- 1 whole
- Fresh buttermilk- 2 cups
- Orange (peeled and sliced)- 1 whole
- Orange zest- 2 teaspoons
- Honey- 1 tablespoon
- Oil- 1 teaspoon
✋Method:
- Take a large bowl and add whole wheat flour, baking powder, rolled oats, chopped nuts, salt, chia seeds, baking powder, and cinnamon powder in it. Toss and mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Next, take another bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk together, and add honey to it. Once done, combine it with the flour mix to prepare the pancake batter. Set it aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a flat pan on medium heat, and brush it with the oil.
- Spread a ladleful of batter on it and place 4–5 orange slices on top of the pancake with some space in between so that they could be easily flipped.
- Cook until the bottom turns golden in colour. Flip to the other side and cook till it turns golden brown too.
- Transfer the pancake to a serving plate and top it up with some orange slices. Enjoy! 😇
