We all need an easy, healthy, delicious 15-minute meal idea for the entire family. Yes…only 15 minutes! These mini vegan savory vegetable pancakes are made with oat flour and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snack!
This post was sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill, but the opinions and text are fully my own.
How many times have you run out of ideas on what to make for a meal, felt super lazy about cooking, or had only 10-15 minutes to whip something together before your family has a hunger meltdown?
Believe it or not, even for someone like me who loves to cook and is pretty creative and resourceful in the kitchen, this happens ALL the time! Especially on weekends when I don’t want to be in the kitchen.
Quick, easy, and healthy is the name of the game.
The Easiest 15 Minute Meal For The Entire Family
This savory vegetable pancake recipe is one of the easiest meals I’ve made, and the entire family loves it.
All you have to do is shred a few veggies with a grater, mix it in with oat flour, brown rice flour, water, salt, and lemon juice until it forms a thin batter, and watch it cook on the stove! There’s honestly nothing difficult about this recipe, and the seasoning is very basic.
Although don’t mistake easy and basic for bland and boring. The vegetables, combined with the acid and oat flour make the perfect tasting healthy savory pancakes that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or snack!
The Perfect Savory Vegetable Pancake Recipe
When the kids were toddlers, my mom taught me to make quick savory pancakes recipe using cream of wheat, yogurt, and veggies. No need for fermentation, just whisk and cook similar to a thick dosa or pancakes.
My husband and I have never loved cream of wheat, so it was never our type of meal, but the kids enjoyed it and it was easy to make.
Fast forward a few years, and I’ve started using Oat Flour in everything! Even donuts and cookies. I love the texture that comes from using oat flour.
So I created an oat flour pancake recipe with veggies, herbs, and simple spices! This easy delicious savory pancake recipe is
- gluten-free
- vegan
- veggie-filled
- has protein
- contains healthy carbs
Oat Flour
Oat flour is exactly what its name suggests…whole oats that have been ground into a flour. Oat flour is
- gluten-free
- a healthier option than other forms of flour (such as whole wheat)
- contains 7g of protein in 1/3 cup!
Since one of our favorite breakfasts is oatmeal, it’s only natural that my entire family enjoys oat flour. I particularly love using it for baked goods because it gives more flavor than regular all-purpose flour, and gives them a chewier and crumblier texture.
I’ve tried to make my own oat flour before, and it’s worked ok, but I’ve never been able to get it to that super fine powder. The quality and texture of the type of oat flour you use really make a difference.
So I headed straight for my favorite go-to brand for flours, Bob’s Red Mill, because of the quality of their products.
Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Oat Flour is freshly milled from whole grain oat groats and includes all of the nutritious germ, bran, and endosperm. Nothing is added and nothing is removed. It’s been a pantry staple in our kitchen for years!
Can You Make Eggless Savory Pancakes?
Yes! All it took is a bit of trial and error to get the perfect combination of ingredients to give these pancakes the perfect texture without the use of eggs or any dairy.
I tried experimenting with using non-dairy milk as the liquid base, but water was the winner when it came to the perfect texture I was looking for.
The use of a little brown rice flour, baking soda, baking powder, and acid helps bring the batter together and give the pancakes that perfect thin and crispy texture.
What Vegetables Can I Add To These Oat Flour Pancakes?
The answer is almost any vegetable you like! Which is one of my favorite things about this recipe.
Since the vegetables and herbs go in raw, I’d recommend using ones that can be shredded or finely chopped/diced such as zucchini, carrots, and onions. But you can also add in peas and corn. I’d also recommend not skipping the ginger, garlic, and cilantro since it adds a lot of flavor.
Oat Flour Pancakes That Are Perfect For Babies, Toddlers, & Adults!
Don’t think that just because they’re mini pancakes, they’re only suitable for babies and toddlers. These savory oat flour pancakes are great for the entire family.
You can even add some heat by adding finely grated green chilis and get creative with sauces!
These pancakes can be served for breakfast, lunch, or snack!
You can easily make larger pancakes, but I love making mini pancakes because they work well for brunch, especially with a cup of warm chai. My kids love taking them for school lunch, and they’re the perfect size for babies and toddlers.
How To Make Mini Vegan Vegetable Pancakes Using Oat Flour – Step by Step
These Mini Savory Vegetable Pancakes can be made in just 15 minutes!
Add the oat flour to a mixing bowl. Shred the veggies, and add them along with the garlic and ginger.
Pour in the water and add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and lemon juice. Whisk until fully combined.
Heat a mini pancake pan to medium-low heat. Quickly spread a tiny bit of vegan butter or oil, and add a small amount of the pancake batter. The pancakes will be thin.
Let them cook for a few minutes until golden brown. Then flip adding butter on the other side. Let them cook for a few more minutes.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
What Can I Serve With Vegetable Pancakes?
My kids love these savory vegetable pancakes on their own, but it’s always fun to get creative with dipping sauces or spreads! Here are a few of my favorites to pair with these pancakes:
- Cilantro Peanut Chutney
- Creamy Cilantro Tahini Sauce
- Vegan Cucumber Ranch
- Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- Pesto
- Spicy Peruvian Sauce
- Hummus
- Oil mixture with Dried Cumin, Corriander, Chili Powder, and Salt
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Easy Savory Vegetable Pancakes
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup oat flour , see notes below (I use Bob's Red Mill)
- 2 tbsp brown rice flour
- 1/4 cup zucchini , finely shredded
- 1/4 cup carrots , finely shredded
- 1/4 cup red onions , finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro , finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teasp fresh ginger , grated
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teasp baking soda
- 1/4 teasp baking powder
- 2.5 teasp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teasp salt
- green jalapeno chili , finely grated (optional)
- vegan butter , or oil (for cooking)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Whisk together the oat flour and brown rice flour.
- Add all the other ingredients in the order listed above. Add grated fresh green chili jalapenos for added spice.
- Taste the batter and adjust for for lemon or salt if needed.
- Heat a mini pancake pan on medium-low heat (see notes below).
- Wipe the pan clean quickly with a slightly damp napkin.
- Brush a tiny bit of vegan butter or oil on the pan where the batter will be poured.
- Using a spoon, pour a small amount of batter in each of the mini pancake spots. Note that the pancakes should be thin. Add the batter and allow it to fill the mini pancake slots without overfilling.
- Cook for a few minutes until the bottom side is golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Flip each mini pancake, adding vegan butter or oil to the other side. Cook until slightly golden brown.
- Cool on a cooling rack or serve hot with dip or sauce (see notes below).
Reshana
These savory pancakes look absolutely delicious and I look how cute they look as minis.
anjali
Aww thank you!! I loved photographing these! The colors, and mini size of the pancakes!
P . Desai
I have made pancakes from different flour but with Oat flour – And veg. It turn out very testy . It was very quick and kids like it too. Thank you .
Faye
I am low carb and vegetarian. Can I use another flour? My body seems to do better without grains. Also how many pancakes in a serving?
anjali
Hi there! I developed this recipe specifically for oat flour, so if you want to use another grain-free flour, unfortunately, I don’t know how the texture and taste would turn out. I do have a few great low-carb recipes on my site in case you’re interested! As for the number of pancakes, this recipe total makes 15 mini size pancakes. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Linda
The savory flavor reminds me a bit of potato pancakes, but with a totally different flavor. A fun breakfast idea to take a break from sweet/oatmeal breakfasts!
anjali
Yes exactly…there are so many savory breakfasts in the Indian culture, and this was a fun fusion one to whip up for breakfast brunch or a light lunch! Thanks for trying it out!
Sarah
Delicious and very versatile! – esp yummy with carrot, peas and corn and a bit of smoked paprika. Thank you.
anjali
So glad you enjoyed it! Smoked paprika sounds great in this dish!
afra
The flavours are amazing! But somehow my pancakes ended up rather gooey. I cooked them on a low flame to allow them to cook through before they turned brown. What did I do wrong?
anjali
Oh no! That’s so odd…they shouldn’t be gooey at all, especially since there’s nothing in the mix that would make them gooey. The only thing I can think of if it had a different texture, is that maybe they didn’t cook through enough. Did you cover to let cook for long enough? Did you spread them too thick maybe? I’ve found that smaller think pancake type shapes cooks well. But yes if they are too thick, then you may need to cover and cook even longer to get the middle to cook through. Definitely give them a try again and let me know! I make these every other week!
LaDonna Clements
I don’t have rice flour but I do have light and airy rice cakes. Could I break them down and use this for the flour?
The recipe looks good. I do want to try it. Also I will double it. Could I bake it?
Thank you!
Anjali Lalani
Unfortunately your idea of using the light and airy rice cakes will not work for this recipe. I recommend getting a bag of rice flour since the texture will be quite different. Also rice flour is different than breaking down the rice cakes. I have never tried baking these pancakes. Hope that helps!