Enjoy this recipe for Whole Wheat and Oat Waffles for breakfast!
I like that there are some healthier ingredients in these waffles!
Whole Wheat and Oat Waffles
Rather then make the usual waffles using a basic baking mix, this recipe shows us a way to make waffles using ingredients that are friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
These waffles also taste pretty good!
A while back I shared a recipe for Flaxseed Pancakes.
That was a vegan recipe which was also gluten free and Mediterranean diet friendly.
This recipe for pancakes is really more of a healthy grain and other ingredients recipe.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
This recipe is for anyone wondering if you can make pancakes with wheat flour or are whole wheat pancakes healthy.
First off, yes, you can make pancakes using whole wheat flour rather than the usual all purpose flour. Also, using whole wheat flour will provide you with a bit of fiber as well as protein, which will help keep you feeling full longer.
There are more benefits from using whole wheat flour.
Whole wheat flour has vitamins and nutrients that you will not find in basic flour.
I must say that I also enjoy the taste and texture of these pancakes, which may be more of a personal opinion of course.
This recipe is also for anyone asking if oatmeal pancakes are healthier than regular pancakes.
I have added oatmeal to this recipe to help the texture in these pancakes. This recipe calls for quick oats as they are easier to work with in a recipe such as this one.
Yes, there is a difference between the quick oats and the old fashion rolled oats.
Quick oats are partially cooked and processed which makes them so easy to work with. If you are using the old fashion rolled oats, please run them through a food processor or sturdy blender first to make them more friendly for this pancake recipe.
Tips for making pancakes.
I just mentioned that this recipe calls for quick oats as they are easier to work with in a recipe. If however you choose to use the old fashion rolled oats simply run them through a food processor or sturdy blender first to make them more friendly for this pancake recipe.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- Melted butter helps give these pancake moisture. However, a more Mediterranean diet friendly fat to use would be a neutral oil such as safflower oil or canola oil. Olive oil is okay to use however, it will add some flavor that you may not want in your pancakes.
- I have listed plain yogurt to this recipe as both a ‘liquid’ and as a means to encourage the baking soda to work even better for you. An alternative, which I must also mention less friendly to the Mediterranean diet, is buttermilk, which will give you a richer tasting pancake (an opinion).
- Resist the urge to over-mix your pancakes as doing so will cause the gluten to make these pancakes less fluffy and enjoyable.
Here is how to make pancakes even better!
Certainly, making a healthier pancaked using whole wheat and oats is a great way to go.
Some folks will probably want to put pancake syrup, preserves, or even honey on top to make their pancakes look and taste even better.
However, there are ways to add more flavor to your pancake batter itself.
- I like to add pancake syrup, cinnamon, or honey to the batter for flavor.
- Adding a half to ¾ cup of chocolate chips to the batter will make chocolate chip cupcakes.
- Frozen berries, such as blueberries or raspberries for delicious fruit waffles.
- Add a mashed banana for texture and taste in your waffles.
How to choose the perfect waffle maker.
Yes, I have made the mistake of buying the cheapest waffle iron that I could find and the cleanup was certainly not worth the price. So I recommend that you use a waffle maker with removable plates and a maker that can be rotated makes for more even cooking as well.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Blueberry Oatmeal Crisp.
- Whole Wheat Jalapeno Cornbread.
- Peanut Butter and Honey Fudge
- Banana Whole Wheat Cake.
- How to Make Almond Milk.
- Easy Pineapple Salsa.
- Healthier Carrot Cake.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Whole Wheat and Oat Waffles
Whole Wheat and Oat Waffles
Earlier I mentioned that this recipe calls for quick oats as they are easier to work with in a recipe. If however you choose to use the old fashion rolled oats simply run them through a food processor or sturdy blender first to make them more friendly for this pancake recipe..
I also mentioned that this recipe can be personalized for your tastes.
For example, I like to add pancake syrup, cinnamon, or honey to the batter for flavor. Or, you could try adding a half to ¾ cup of chocolate chips or frozen berries, such as blueberries or raspberries, or a mashed banana for texture and taste in your waffles.
The ingredients needed to make these whole wheat and oat waffles.
- Whole Wheat Flour– 1 cup. I prefer whole wheat all purpose flour in a recipe such as this one as it will yield lighter waffles but, less fiber.
- Quick Oats– ⅔ cup.
- Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
- Baking Soda– ½ teaspoon.
- Plain Yogurt- 1 ¼ cup (unflavored and not Greek). You can sub in buttermilk, vegan milk or regular milk. Please note that you may need to adjust the amount according to your dry ingredients.
- Vegetable Oil– 3 tablespoons.Can use a sub-in. Melted butter helps give these pancake moisture. However, a more Mediterranean diet friendly fat to use would be a neutral oil such as safflower oil or canola oil. Olive oil is okay to use however, it will add some flavor that you may not want in your pancakes.
- Egg- 1 large.
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon. You can sub in syrup which is something that like to do (I add more than 1 teaspoon however).
- Optional, Salt (½ tsp) and/or a sugar or alternative as needed.
How to make Whole Wheat and Oat Waffles
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork or a whisk to mix together the flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda. If you are adding sugar or salt to your waffles you can do so here.
- Next, in another mixing bowl, gently mix together the remaining ingredients (yogurt, oil,egg,and extract).
- For the next step we will add the wet ingredients from the second bowl to the dry ingredients in the bowl. To do so, I suggest forming a ‘well’ (more or less digging a hole in the center of the dry ingredients to pour the wet ingredients into) if you are not using a mixer for this recipe. Mix the ingredients until just blended, not over mixing.
- Allow the ingredients to set for a few moments while you prep the waffle maker. To prepare the waffle maker you can gently use a nonstick or what is suggested by the manufacturer. Then preheat your waffle maker to a low to medium heat setting.
- Tip: Use an ice cream scoop or similar item to scoop your batter into the waffle maker. Cook your waffles until brown on the outside and cooked though on the inside.
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This recipe for Mediterranean diet friendly Whole Wheat and Oat Waffles is delicious and can be served with fruit or a favorite syrup.
Whole Wheat and Oat Waffles
Ingredients
- Whole Wheat Flour– 1 cup. *
- Quick Oats– ⅔ cup.
- Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
- Baking Soda– ½ teaspoon.
- Plain Yogurt- 1 ¼ cup unflavored and not Greek. *
- Vegetable Oil– 3 tablespoons. *
- Egg- 1 large.
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon.
- Optional Salt (½ tsp) and/or a sugar or alternative as needed.
- *See post for alternatives.
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork or a whisk to mix together the flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda. If you are adding sugar or salt to your waffles you can do so here.
- Next, in another mixing bowl, gently mix together the remaining ingredients (yogurt, oil,egg,and extract).
- For the next step we will add the wet ingredients from the second bowl to the dry ingredients in the bowl. To do so, I suggest forming a 'well' (more or less digging a hole in the center of the dry ingredients to pour the wet ingredients into) if you are not using a mixer for this recipe. Mix the ingredients until just blended, not over mixing.
- Allow the ingredients to set for a few moments while you prep the waffle maker. To prepare the waffle maker you can gently use a nonstick or what is suggested by the manufacturer. Then preheat your waffle maker to a low to medium heat setting.
- Tip: Use an ice cream scoop or similar item to scoop your batter into the waffle maker. Cook your waffles until brown on the outside and cooked though on the inside.
Recipe Notes
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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