Lauren's Oat Bran Pancakes

puppitypup's Note:

My sister got this recipe years ago from a Quaker Oat Bran hot cereal box. It's a nice alternative to regular pancakes that my kids always liked.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 8.0 pancakes

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1 cup oat bran (hot cereal)

Directions:

1. Whisk together the wet ingredients.
2. Add all dry ingredients except oat bran and mix well.
3. Stir in oat bran.
4. Fry on griddle at medium heat in a little oil or cooking spray.

Reviews

[Chef #1091243]

I soaked the oat bran overnight in the milk to make them more light and fluffy; the result (per thee kids and husband, pancake aficionados)---BEST EVER!! Spicy, fluffy, perfect consistency and super-easy. It's a keeper! Thank you!

[:(]

I thought these were wonderful! I did make a few changes to make this even more healthy for myself: first, I subbed Splenda granular for sugar, then I added a sugar-free molasses syrup which I had bought on the net (I think from netrition), and used Hood's Calorie Countdown low carb milk for the milk, and switched out all the flour for oat flour. I knew with the flour sub, my pancakes would be more dense, but they were surprisingly light for the changes I made, and the whole batch disappeared pronto (without raising my blood sugar too much since I am diabetic). The only suggestion I can offer to others is to make a double batch, since these pancakes will fly, even with the most brutal changes (such as those I made). Thanks for posting- made for ZWT4 Kumquat's Kookin' Kaboodles, team mate! ~Sue

[Mikekey]

I loved the gingerbread flavor, and the heartiness of these. I used Splenda and Egg Beaters.