Description

These savory oat waffles are a wholesome and versatile option for balanced meals and snacks. Made with oats, yogurt, and simple seasonings, this recipe provides a source of fiber and protein while offering a flavorful alternative to traditional waffles. Easy to customize with additional vegetables or alternative grains, these waffles can support healthy eating habits and practical meal planning for a variety of dietary needs.

plate of waffles
Level: Easy Prep: hours|minutes Yield: 4 servings
Total: 30 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 2 pancakes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups oats
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ cup greek yogurt
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup water (or as needed to reach desired consistency)

Directions

  1. Blend 1 ½ cups of your rolled oats into a fine powder.
  2. Mix blended and remaining whole oats, yogurt, chopped onions, chili flakes, salt, and cilantro.
  3. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  4. Add water to reach a pouring consistency.
  5. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a teaspoon of oil (unless using a non-stick pan).
  6. Using a ladle or small measuring cup, pour the pancake batter onto the heated surface and cook on both sides till well done.
  7. Serve with your favorite dip.

Variations

Use millet powder or chickpea flour in place of oats. Add any vegetable of your choice (Carrots, red or green bell
peppers).

 

Nutrition Facts

1 serving per recipe
Serving size: 
Calories  per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 7.4g 11%
   
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
Trans Fat 0.1g  
Cholesterol 9.2mg 3%
Sodium 323.6mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 53.7mg 18%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g 31%
Total Sugars 3.1g  
Incl. Added Sugars 0g  
Protein 15.3g 31%
Vitamin A  1%
Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  11%
Iron ##mg ##%
Potassium  18%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
Jeyakumar, Angeline, Gastelum, A., Shaw, W. 2026, HiFiber: Oat Waffles, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Recipes

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