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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes 2.0

Stack of Healthy gluten-free vegan Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

Sometimes, a recipe is worth revisiting. This, my friends, is one of them.

Stack of delicious gluten-free vegan Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

This may look like an insignificant – albeit delicious – stack of pancakes to you. But to me it looks like beginnings.

Chocolate chip oatmeal cookie pancakes was the first recipe I ever posted on Minimalist Baker. I knew it was a good recipe, I personally loved it, but I had no idea it would be so well loved by all of you.

 

Banana, oats, peanut butter and other ingredients for making gluten-free vegan pancakes

Since initially sharing the recipe nearly two years ago, I’ve been wanting to recreate it to make some improvements.

I  wanted it to be not only vegan, but also gluten-free. And I wanted it to require just 1 bowl. Less mess, more people who can enjoy it.  Worthwhile improvements if you ask me.

Using a spoon to stir batter for Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

So, I went to work and kind of perfected the thing. I don’t know how many times I’ve made this recipe in my life, but it just keeps getting better. And now I can confidently say it’s perfected.

Vegan, gluten free, 1 bowl chocolate chip oatmeal cookie pancakes. Friends, say hello to the only pancake recipe you’ll ever need.

Two plates of GF Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes surrounded by ingredients used to make them

Plates of Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes with glasses of almond milk

To keep these gluten free I replaced the whole wheat flour with a mix of my favorite basic gluten free flour blend (which I always keep on hand for GF recipes) and almond meal.

I love how this swap helped the pancakes not only cook through a bit better, but also achieve better overall texture.

Plate of Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes for a delicious gluten-free vegan breakfast

Fork standing up in a stack of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes

You’re gonna love these new-and-improved cakes. They are:

Super moist
Hearty
Filling
Not too sweet
Studded with melty chocolate chips
Super satisfying
& JUST like an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie (without actually being a cookie)

Fork piled high with a stacked bite of Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

I used to get up early on Saturday mornings, run a few miles, and then come home to a fat stack of banana pancakes that were quite similar to these bad boys. Now that I’ve re-discovered this fool-proof, now-perfected version, it has me wanting to re-establish that tradition all over again.

Here’s to spring, to new traditions, and to oatmeal cookie pancakes. Cheers!

Partially eaten stack of gluten-free Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes topped with chocolate chips

Stack of Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes for a delicious 1 bowl gluten-free vegan breakfast

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4.91 from 31 votes

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes 2.0

A new and improved version of our popular chocolate chip oatmeal cookie pancakes, this time made gluten free, vegan and requiring just one bowl and 30 minutes!
Author: Minimalist Baker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 2
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly 1 Month (layered between parchment paper)
Does it keep? 2-3 Days

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 batch flax egg
  • 1 very ripe medium banana (1 banana yields ~1/2 cup mashed)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp almond butter
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil (or sub melted coconut oil)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or sub other milk)
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 2 Tbsp almond meal (ground from raw almonds)
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free flour blend
  • 3 Tbsp non-dairy semisweet chocolate chips (more for topping)
  • 1 tsp agave or maple syrup if your banana wasn’t very sweet (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare flax egg in a large bowl by mixing flaxseed meal and water and letting set for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add your very ripe banana and baking powder and mash.
  3. Add oil, salt, vanilla, almond butter, almond milk and stir.
  4. Stir in oats, almond meal and gluten free flour blend until just combined.
  5. Then sprinkle in chocolate chips and fold gently. Let rest for 5 minutes while preheating griddle to medium-low heat. You want it hot but not too hot or it will burn the pancakes - about 300-325 degrees.
  6. Scoop 1/4 cup measurements onto the lightly-greased griddle and gently spread to make a pancake shape. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. You'll know they're ready to flip when bubbles form on top and the edges appear dry.
  7. Note: These need to cook slower than regular pancakes because they’re more dense and take a bit longer to get cooked in the middle. So if they are browning too quickly, turn the heat down.
  8. Serve as is or with a small drizzle of maple syrup and a few additional chocolate chips. Leftovers re-heat well in the microwave.

Notes

*Adapted from our Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 2)

  • Calories: 472
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated fat: 5.9g
  • Sodium: 38mg
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 9.5g
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Protein: 9g
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  1. Avatar for HalesHales says

    September 1, 2019 at 10:53 am

    LOVE these! Not GF so substituted whole wheat flour and they turned out great. Took a while to cook, but it gave me time to chop a few veggies for tomorrow’s dinner :) topped with sun nut butter, chia, & hemp seeds and a drizzle of maple syrup and I am having to resist eating the whole batch in one sitting.

    Once again your recipes do not disappoint!

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      September 2, 2019 at 11:18 am

      So glad you enjoyed them, Hales! Thanks so much for sharing! xo

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  2. Avatar for Elizabeth ThompsonElizabeth Thompson says

    March 3, 2019 at 7:36 am

    Best vegan GF pancakes yet! The texture worked even better for me in a waffle iron (omitting the chocolate). Thanks for developing and sharing these recipes! They are a lifesaver for my family and so good for our earth.

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  3. Avatar for GlynGlyn says

    January 27, 2019 at 9:07 am

    Just made these for a rainy Sunday ! We didn’t have a gluten-free flour option, so for somewhat similar easier digestion we used a cup of fresh & active sourdough starter instead. Still the lightest, loveliest, not-too-sweet vegan pancakes I’ve had. I’ve been following you and using your recipes – for inspiration or by the letter – since I went vegan five years ago. Thank you so much for everything !

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  4. Avatar for SylviaSylvia says

    December 30, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    Do I need the fruit at all? I’ve got allergies to bananas and apples.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      December 31, 2018 at 7:20 am

      Hi Sylvia! This recipe may work better for you? You could always add chocolate chips to it as well!

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  5. Avatar for CarolCarol says

    November 15, 2018 at 1:18 am

    Made these today and they were super yum! I was a bit worried about them being too stodgy and dense, but we made them quite thin and cooked them for a while on a low heat and they were totally delicious!

    We used peanut butter instead of almond butter, and just normal flour instead of the GF flour mix, omitting the almond meal as well. Also used a chia egg instead of flax meal one since we already had milled chia (didn’t know you could make an egg sub with chia!). We also used soy milk instead. A lot of modifications, but was still very yum and I think all worked out fine! LOVED the oats in the batter, had never used them in pancakes before.

    Thank you Dana for all your incredibly delicious vegan recipes – they have made our transition to veganism so easy! Also a quick note – the directions do not mention when to add the flax egg (so I almost forgot to add it to the batter, but remembered just in time :) )

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 15, 2018 at 7:20 am

      Thank you for sharing your process, Carol! We are glad you enjoyed these pancakes!

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  6. Avatar for LorraineLorraine says

    June 17, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Can I still use this recipe if I want to use a real egg and regular flour? Same amounts?

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      June 17, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Yes, that should work!

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  7. Avatar for Taisa AndrushkoTaisa Andrushko says

    June 7, 2018 at 10:41 am

    These are certainly the most unique, easy, and enjoyable pancakes I’ve ever made! I do have one question. The mixture of my pancakes don’t come out the soft, pale dough colour. My last batch actually ended up with a tinge of blue! Have you ever experienced this? All my ingredients are new and fresh so nothing is expired. Could it be a reaction between the ingredients? Otherwise, the recipe is perfection!

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      June 8, 2018 at 6:40 am

      Hi Taisa! I have no idea what would be happening, but you used all the same ingredients called for right?

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      • Avatar for Taisa AndrushkoTaisa Andrushko says

        June 19, 2018 at 10:00 am

        I am using the exact ingredients. I just started a new batch and I used the same bowl for my flax egg as the melted coconut oil. Looks like that combines to a blue tinge.

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  8. Avatar for MadisonMadison says

    February 21, 2018 at 7:03 am

    These are delish! My boyfriend loves them too! I used regular rolled oats and whole wheat flour and they turned out great.

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  9. Avatar for Raissa AnstettRaissa Anstett says

    November 7, 2017 at 7:36 am

    When I went gluten free last year, this was one of the first recipes I tried. I have been making it almost every morning for the past year, and it makes my mornings! I don’t use the chocolate chips every time since I eat it so often. Also, I am not vegan so I just use a regular egg, and I add a bit of cinnamon. This is absolutely one of my all time favorite recipes, and I’ve shared it with many friends / family. :)

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  10. Avatar for RaeRae says

    November 4, 2017 at 10:26 am

    These are so yummy! My partner and I made these twice and the second time we added walnuts and it was the PERFECT addition. :)

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  11. Avatar for CarlaCarla says

    September 26, 2017 at 3:44 am

    Really love this recipe! Pancakes are just as described. Only difference: I process the oats to a flour :)

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  12. Avatar for Erin DaviesErin Davies says

    July 23, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    I made these for breakfast this morning with the following alterations – I used a chicken egg because we’re not vegan and I didn’t have any flax, quick pay flakes instead of rolled oats and chopped walnuts instead of chocolate chips. I did add 1 tsp agave as my banana wasn’t super ripe. I was a bit sad when halfway through I saw that it only served 2 but no worries these were very hearty and filling and did just fine for one expecting mama, a papa and a toddler. Yum yum yum! Thanks again Dana!

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  13. Avatar for Sam ESam E says

    June 15, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    THIS is where ripe bananas go to die. These pancakes ae everything I’ve ever wanted in life. My family requests them by name. I will drop whatever I’m doing if someone wants these (provided we have sacrificial bananas, of course…).
    :)

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  14. Avatar for BritBrit says

    June 2, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    Hi! I’m not gluten free and don’t have gluten free flour or oats, will it make a huge difference if i sub whole wheat or unbleached all purpose and regular rolled oats? Thank you!

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      June 3, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      Hi Brit! Yes! Check the other comments as others have tried this + had success.

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  15. Avatar for TheresaTheresa says

    March 28, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    Made this and loved the recipe !! I didn’t even need to top it off with maple syrup in the end because it was nicely sweetened already :) So tasty !

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  16. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    March 11, 2017 at 3:25 am

    I love these. I usually make them on Saturday evenings and keep for an easy reheated breakfast before school on Sunday. My kids and I love them–and I’ve tinkered with the base recipe endlessly. We use real eggs and milk as we’re not vegan or allergic, but I’ve made the recipe as written and it’s just as delicious. I usually don’t use chocolate chips as we don’t do sugar, but I’ve added dried cranberries and lemon zest, blueberries, grated carrot and cinnamon, and about a dozen other varieties. Today’s batch has peanut butter instead of almond (because I didn’t have any on hand), fresh grated coconut, cinnamon, and raisins. They taste just like soft oatmeal raisin cookies. Thanks for the recipe!

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  17. Avatar for LorrieLorrie says

    February 17, 2017 at 8:31 am

    I saw a few questions about the almond butter and replacements for it. What I had on hand today was sunflower butter and it worked just perfectly. So, as long as there isn’t a seed allergy, I would say it’s a good replacement and still gives you some good fats.

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  18. Avatar for Cindi KeenCindi Keen says

    February 5, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    Just made these for breakfast! Absolutely delicious… I made them fairly thick which lead to a perfect consistency of the pancakes (cook both sides for 4 minutes). Didn’t need any additional toppers (maple syrup or agave) because the banana and chocolate chips made them just sweet enough. Thanks!

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  19. Avatar for SwathijainiSwathijaini says

    December 21, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Hi glad I found this , I tried this came out very yummy . Thanks for the recepie

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  20. Avatar for SwatiSwati says

    December 4, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Ohmigosh Dana! I made these for a Sunday breakfast/brunch, and they turned out so good! Instead of honey, I used brown sugar, and I also made and added candied pecans which made it even tastier. Thank you so much :)

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  21. Avatar for Karen CunninghamKaren Cunningham says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:14 am

    These pancakes sound amazing! However, I am allergic to bananas. Do you know what I could substitute for the bananas?

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 13, 2016 at 10:56 am

      In previous comments we’ve suggested applesauce!

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  22. Avatar for MikeMike says

    September 9, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    Can I sub oat flour in place of gluten free blend. I’m sensitive to gluten alternatives such as rice flour and almond.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      Hi Mike, we haven’t tried substituting oat flour specifically but I think that should work!

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  23. Avatar for NearNear says

    August 13, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    Thank you for the recipe. it s my 1st success pancake after i found out that I’m gluten and dairy intolerance.

    Btw for flour blend I use as follow depending on available stuff, pls suggest if it is ok to use this base for bread?
    1/2 C tapioca starch
    1/2 C White rice flour
    1 C Millet flour
    1/2 C Coconut flour
    *I use chia egg instead of Flax
    *Mix is too thick so i add more milk

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  24. Avatar for Amy BakkeAmy Bakke says

    May 27, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I made these and LOVED them which was such a nice surprise since not being able to have a lot of foods with a very long list of allergies. What could I sub for the almond meal though?

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  25. Avatar for GabijaGabija says

    May 15, 2016 at 10:37 am

    They were delicious but basically impossible to flip. Do you habe any tips on flipping them without them looking like pancakes not some weird scrambled eggs?

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  26. Avatar for KatKat says

    May 9, 2016 at 4:27 am

    Delicious, filling and not too sweet for breakfast either! I subbed a good quality organic peanut butter instead of almond butter as that’s all I had, and omitted the almond meal, and it worked just as well! Will definitely be making these more often, so quick and easy. Thank you!

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  27. Avatar for AlexAlex says

    March 2, 2016 at 5:09 am

    Hi Dana,, this one is a keeper! I have to admit though, I could not help but add some frozen bluberries in the batter. Turned out phenomenal. Like all your recipes. Count on me as a fan! ;-))) Will tag this one on Instagram shortly. Thanks again and keep’em coming! And, why does it not allow me to rate you with 5?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 3, 2016 at 11:25 am

      Not sure! Try it again! Thanks, Alex :D

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  28. Avatar for Michelle YMichelle Y says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    You are a pancake goddess.

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  29. Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:12 am

    There’s no advantage to “naturally sweetened” if the end result has 18 grams of sugar per serving BEFORE you put any syrup on. Simple sugars are simple sugars — doesn’t matter whether they come from a banana or from a sugar cane plant — and using a gluten free flour blend which undoubtedly contains a bunch of high-glycemic rice and tapioca flours just makes these pancakes even worse for people who want to control their sugar intake. How about a recrank of this recipe using oat flour and sweetening with maple syrup, which is lower glycemic? Thanks.

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  30. Avatar for AnnaAnna says

    January 9, 2016 at 6:38 am

    Could I make these without the almond butter and almond meal?

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  31. Avatar for The LadyByrdThe LadyByrd says

    December 28, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Can you freeze this batter? Uncooked.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      December 30, 2015 at 11:37 pm

      Hmm, never tried it. But let me know if you do!

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      • Avatar for Lisa FieldLisa Field says

        August 12, 2018 at 9:59 am

        What about making the batter a couple days in advance for a camping trip? Does the batter hold?

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  32. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    September 30, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Before I bake these, can you please tell me how many this recipe makes?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 3, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      Like 5-7 pancakes!

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  33. Avatar for AlexAlex says

    August 30, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I’ve made these about 30 times now (A month ago I ate an entire batch of them every morning for 2 weeks- I’m only of those people who enjoys eating mountains of healthy food rather than rations of heavier stuff). I use a little less milk and a ton of fresh (or frozen) blueberries with some chocolate chips. They are divine. I still make them with regular flour and no almond butter, but they require not even a drizzle of syrup I just eat them plain. Your recipes and smitten kitchen are the first I recommend to anyone, vegan or not. Thanks =)

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  34. Avatar for Bridget MartinezBridget Martinez says

    August 25, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Made these this morning, didn’t have everything on hand so I subbed 1/2 applesauce for the banana and 1 tblsp coconut flour for almond flour also added chia seeds. I used real egg and butter since I am out of coconut oil. Delicious!!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 26, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      So wonderful! Glad you liked them, Bridget! xoxo

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  35. Avatar for Bridget MartinezBridget Martinez says

    August 25, 2015 at 9:28 am

    Made these this morning, didn’t have everything on hand so I subbed 1/2 applesauce for the banana and 1 tblsp coconut flour for almond flour also added chia seeds. Delicious!!

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  36. Avatar for Julianna HorvathJulianna Horvath says

    July 21, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    I used this recipe tonight and it was AMAZING!!!!!!!

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  37. Avatar for RobynRobyn says

    July 2, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    I’ve made these 3 times in as many weeks. My family absolutely loves them! They are hearty and delicious. The flavor and texture is perfect, and they’re so easy to make. Thank you for my new Saturday morning breakfast recipe!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 3, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      So great! Thanks for sharing Robyn!

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  38. Avatar for ChanningChanning says

    June 27, 2015 at 5:02 am

    These pancakes are a family favorite! My unbelievably picky 6 year old requests these! I’ve made them with an egg, without banana, they are relish everytime! Thank you for making breakfast easier!

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  39. Avatar for KristineKristine says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:39 am

    These are amazing! I doubled the recipe to feed my family of 5 (3 boys – 11, 4 & 1 1/2). Everyone LOVED them. We’re not GF so I used WWF like in the original recipe. Do these freeze well?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      I haven’t tried freezing them, but I’d think you could! For reheating, I’d suggest microwaving or using the toaster oven for a crispier cake!

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  40. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    January 31, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Made these for the third time this morning, and we just can’t get enough. I am especially hooked on the texture. When I make them, the outsides are a little crunchy, and the insides are just soft and puffy, plus gooey because of the chips. They are perfect for Saturday mornings, because we almost always have a super ripe banana that we bought the Sunday before.

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  41. Avatar for KateKate says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I made these last night and they were killer! I didn’t have any peanut or almond butter unfortunately but they were still absolute heaven, without syrup too! I put in blueberries instead of the chocolate chips and added cinnamon and my whole family said they smelled amazing. Ate every single one for dinner! Making these again once I get some peanut butter & I bet they’ll be even more amazing then. Thanks so much for the recipe!

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  42. Avatar for MandieMandie says

    January 7, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    Thanks for making your already awesome recipe vegan and gluten free! The original was the first recipe I ever tried from Minimalist Baker.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      January 7, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Ah, thanks Mandie! Glad you like them!!

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  43. Avatar for JuliaJulia says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Oh, I used oat flour instead of rolled as I did not have any. It turned out yummy:)

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  44. Avatar for JuliaJulia says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:33 am

    These are AMAZING! Carnivore husband and kid approved too! Thank you!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 18, 2014 at 1:38 pm

      Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Julia!

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  45. Avatar for AnnaPannaAnnaPanna says

    July 30, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    aaahh I love your blog! I haven’t tried any recipe yet, I don’t know where to begin! plus it’s hard when I’m sitting here drooling! And you are so nice!

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  46. Avatar for IasminIasmin says

    July 29, 2014 at 6:58 am

    This looks soo yummie! I wonder if I could sub almond butter for regular vegan butter? And maybe skip the whole ground almond part.. I don’t think it will be easy to find it in my country and I don’t own a grinder… yet… -fail- I’m going to try it anyway =)

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  47. Avatar for GretchenGretchen says

    July 25, 2014 at 9:24 am

    I made these while on vacation last week and they were the perfect post-nature hike breakfast. I only wish I had doubled the recipe (not that I needed to eat more). Thank you!

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  48. Avatar for BrandiBrandi says

    May 10, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    Yum! My kids would love these!

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  49. Avatar for JackieJackie says

    May 3, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I assume I could substitute all purpose flour for the gluten free flour blend, if so, do I still use 1/4 cup?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      May 3, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      Yes! I’d recommend still using that amount.

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  50. Avatar for ChiChi says

    April 26, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I made these last night and while they tasted great- (like a mild chocolate-oatmeal cookie), I found that they took forever to cook and didn’t rise well. I’ll try them again and see if I get the same results. Any suggestions?

    Thanks for such a delicious recipe, Dana. : )

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 26, 2014 at 6:17 pm

      These don’t really rise, but they do get cooked through. For pancakes, they are a bit more dense of a batter so just expect them to cook for about 5 minutes on each side on medium to low heat. Hope that helps!

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  51. Avatar for Nicole DNicole D says

    April 8, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    This recipe is nearly perfect for my family! I’m vegan/GF and my son is allergic to nuts, egg, soy, dairy, lentil. What would you substitute for the almond? Thanks!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 9, 2014 at 11:54 am

      Hmmm, peanut flour or meal? Otherwise, just use more GF flour blend and/or oats. Hope that helps!

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  52. Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

    April 3, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    I totally made these last week before you “revamped” your recipe, and I made mine GF and only used one bowl..HA. How ironic. This new version sure looks tasty!

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  53. Avatar for CaroleCarole says

    April 2, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    YUM!!! These looks AWESOME! My husband is going through some pretty stressful tests… so I think I will make these for him to perk him up! :)

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 2, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      Sounds like a perfect pick-me-up!

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  54. Avatar for Katie @ 24 Carrot LifeKatie @ 24 Carrot Life says

    March 31, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    This is like the end (beggining?) of a new era! I only recently realized that one of my favorite pancake recipes ever was your first Minimalist Baker recipe and I’ve made it numerous times since. I’m going to have to give this one a go to see how it matches up ;)

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 1, 2014 at 9:38 am

      So glad you’ve been enjoying this recipe! If you give the new and improved version a try, let me know!

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  55. Avatar for BetheldaBethelda says

    March 31, 2014 at 9:07 am

    My daughters will love these; I can’t wait to make them! Do you suppose a natural peanut butter would work in place of almond butter? I made your banana bread this weekend and my girls went crazy for it; turned out super!

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    • Avatar for BetheldaBethelda says

      March 31, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Dismiss my comment! I just read above another reader’s comment that she used peanut butter instead and they turned out great. I’ll try them with pb too!

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  56. Avatar for Lisa @ Simple PairingsLisa @ Simple Pairings says

    March 31, 2014 at 7:20 am

    What an awesome idea! These look so tender and light. Can’t wait to try these! :)

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  57. Avatar for Tracy | Pale YellowTracy | Pale Yellow says

    March 30, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    I haven’t had pancakes is so long! These look fantastic, I love how you turned an oatmeal cookie into something suitable for breakfast!

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  58. Avatar for Hippy MomHippy Mom says

    March 30, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    Nice recipe, I love you used almond meal wonder how cashew/coconut flour would taste, Good Job, always lovin you two, I cannot have sugar currently but everyone else can so Im sure all end up making this…

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  59. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    March 30, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    My boyfriend’s birthday is in two days so I found this recipe just in time. He loves oatmeal pancakes and this will be the perfect bday breakfast! Thanks so much for the recipe, and, as always, your pictures are incredible. xx

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 30, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      Hope these make your boyfriend’s birthday just a little more awesome. Cheers!

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  60. Avatar for IzyIzy says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:39 am

    YUM x10000 . Such a good recipe, love it.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 30, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Thanks Izy! Loved your take on it, too :D

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  61. Avatar for Emily @ Life on FoodEmily @ Life on Food says

    March 30, 2014 at 5:59 am

    I will always take a cookie for breakfast!!! Loving these pancakes. In fact on this rainy Sunday morning I know just how to start my day.

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  62. Avatar for Claudia (@ Breakfast Drama Queen)Claudia (@ Breakfast Drama Queen) says

    March 30, 2014 at 4:31 am

    This looks beyond amazing! I love your blog :)

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 30, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Thank you, Claudia!

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  63. Avatar for PaigePaige says

    March 29, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    These look awesome! I’ve made a recipe similar to this but these look even better. One thing I didn’t care for on the last ones I made was the banana (I don’t like the taste). Is there a substitute or can I omit? I was thinking puréed apples but might be too watery?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 30, 2014 at 10:43 am

      What about instead of applesauce you use grated apples, which would be less watery?

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  64. Avatar for Julie @ Lovely Little KitchenJulie @ Lovely Little Kitchen says

    March 29, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    How did only just now find you? Loving every inch of this space! Can’t wait to see more :0)

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  65. Avatar for Amy @ the anorexic chefAmy @ the anorexic chef says

    March 29, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    These look absolutely incredible, I think I may be looking at my Sunday morning breakfast! The photographs are beautiful too!

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  66. Avatar for cheyennecheyenne says

    March 29, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    oh myyy, these look so good! thanks for sharing, definitely going to make them some time.
    xo, cheyenne

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  67. Avatar for Stephanie @ Girl Versus DoughStephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

    March 29, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    These make me wish I could go back in time and re-do my breakfast. Looks like brinner’s on the menu tonight!

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  68. Avatar for Tsui ChungTsui Chung says

    March 29, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Omg these look divine!! I’m currently addicted to pancakes!

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  69. Avatar for TammyTammy says

    March 29, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    The original recipe is when our family fell in love with you guys! So we are ready for 2.0! And we are heading into a perfect, rainy Spring Break to try them to sweeten the day!

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  70. Avatar for CaraCara says

    March 29, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Just made these using peanut butter instead of almond butter! DEEElicious :)

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 29, 2014 at 11:42 am

      Yay! You work fast! Glad you approve, Cara :D

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  71. Avatar for Suzanne @RollWithItSuzanne @RollWithIt says

    March 29, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Two words….mouth watering….Have a great weekend!

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  72. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    March 29, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I just said to my 7 year old – “Listen! Chocolate Chip. Oatmeal Cookie. PANCAKES!”
    She says, “Pleasemakethem!?”

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  73. Avatar for TinaTina says

    March 29, 2014 at 10:15 am

    I just made these exactly as written were pretty awesome considering I am not a pancake kinda person with the exception of my husbands I think he puts a lot of love in them cause I can’t make them taste and rise like his lol . Anyhow just my personal preference next time I would not put chocolate chips in these are sweet enough :) would also like to know why the almond butter ? I think I can remove this without breaking the recipe to try and keep calories down ?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 29, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Yes! You could leave it out. I just prefer the extra nuttiness it adds and am always looking for way to sneak in more healthy fats and protein :D Glad you liked these, Tina!

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  74. Avatar for Kate @Almond Butter BingeKate @Almond Butter Binge says

    March 29, 2014 at 9:19 am

    I LOVE chocolate chip pancakes! And I especially love how decadent these look, while they’re filled with flax and banana and almond milk and oats. Can’t feel too guilty about them — especially if you run a few miles first :) I usually run at night, so this would totally give me an excuse to have breakfast for dinner.

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  75. Avatar for Abbie @ Needs SaltAbbie @ Needs Salt says

    March 29, 2014 at 8:24 am

    These pancakes look incredible! I was just imagining oatmeal chocolate chip pancakes last night.. you like, read my mind. That is so insane/awesome. Chances are, I would totally be eating that batter from the bowl.
    Pinning!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:16 am

      If I read your mind you MUST try these cakes! It’s a sign ;D Thanks, Abbie!

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  76. Avatar for Maryea {happy healthy mama}Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    March 29, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Long live Saturday morning pancakes! I’m eating a stack as I read this. :) Your recipe looks fab.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:16 am

      AMEN

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  77. Avatar for Averie @ Averie CooksAverie @ Averie Cooks says

    March 29, 2014 at 8:18 am

    I remember the originals and wow, time flies! These are stunners and I’d love a big stack :) Pinned

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:16 am

      Right? Time flies indeed. Thanks for the share, Averie!

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  78. Avatar for MedejaMedeja says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:54 am

    Gorgeous thing for breakfast..

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  79. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:44 am

    My mouth is watering!!
    L x

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  80. Avatar for Katrina @ Warm Vanilla SugarKatrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:39 am

    I love seeing old classics re-vamped. This recipe looks so good, and I’m so glad you decided to share instead of keeping it to yourself! xx

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:18 am

      I couldn’t help it. Too good not to!

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  81. Avatar for Helen @ Scrummy LaneHelen @ Scrummy Lane says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Mmm … love all the almond-y goodness you added!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:18 am

      It’s a major improvement ;D

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  82. Avatar for Christina @ but iChristina @ but i'm hungry says

    March 29, 2014 at 6:32 am

    I have such happy memories of my mom making us chocolate chip pancakes… but these look even better! I absolutely love oatmeal in pancakes!

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  83. Avatar for YanicYanic says

    March 29, 2014 at 6:02 am

    That looks so good! I’m gonna have to make these soon. :-)

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  84. Avatar for CaraCara's Healthy Cravings says

    March 29, 2014 at 6:00 am

    I like your past tradition of running for the pancakes, something about working hard for them would make the pancakes all the more satisfying!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Made me enjoy them all the more!

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  85. Avatar for Megan - The Emotional BakerMegan - The Emotional Baker says

    March 29, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Gorgeous pancakes! I can’t wait to give them a try!

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  86. Avatar for MillieMillie says

    March 29, 2014 at 5:16 am

    Aww those look amazing! Think I’ll be baking those tomorrow for a hungover Sunday brunch :-) great recipe! X

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Haha, sounds like a perfect plan to me. Enjoy, Millie!

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      • Avatar for Carrigan SmithCarrigan Smith says

        June 10, 2015 at 12:40 am

        So I was wondering where to find non-dairy (vegan) chocolate chips?? I have looked at my local grocery store and my local trader joes and they are no where to be found! Possibly, AJ’s or Whole Foods?

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        • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

          June 10, 2015 at 10:50 am

          Trader’s chocolate chips are dairy free! At least the ones at my store…

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        • Avatar for Katie MendezKatie Mendez says

          August 28, 2017 at 6:34 am

          I found the brand enjoy life chocolate chips in safeway

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