Oatmeal Pancakes with Caramelized Apples

If you're looking for a perfect breakfast to serve your family or guests, here's a good one! These oatmeal pancakes are full of spices, brown sugar, and oats. You can even use gluten-free flour for a great result. I caramelize apples to top the cakes when they're hot and stacked. A sprinkle of toasted walnuts and drizzle of maple syrup are the final perfect touch. These pancakes are sure to make anyone happy! 

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Ingredients

Yields 12 pancakes

Pancakes:

• 2 cups oats

• 2 cups buttermilk

• ½ cup flour

• 4 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

• 2 eggs, lightly beate

• ¼ cup melted butter, plus more for the skillet

Caramelized Apples:

• 1/2 cup butter,

• 2 apples, peeled, cored and slice ¼” thick

• 4 tablespoons water

• 4-5 tbsp. sugar

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ cup walnuts, toasted

• 1 cup maple syrup

Process

Pancakes:
In a large mixing bowl, stir the oats and buttermilk together. Let rest for 10 minutes. In a small mixing bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg together. After oat mixture has rested, add flour mixture, eggs and melted butter. Stir just to combine. Heat a skillet or griddle to medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. When it has melted, pour a scant ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook about 90 seconds, until bubble form on top and edges start to dry. (These pancakes take a little longer to cook than regular pancakes). Flip cakes over and cook another 1-2 minutes. Serve with caramelized apples, toasted walnuts and a splash of maple syrup.

Caramelized Apples:
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices, sugar and cinnamon. Cook until apples soften slightly, 10-15 minutes. Place pancakes on a warm plate, top with a few apple slices and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.