Oat pancakes with yogurt and figs
A sweet, comforting take on oat pancakes, served with sliced fresh figs, plain unsweetened yogurt and a touch of 100% pure hazelnut butter. This combination provides energy from whole grains, high-quality protein and the natural sweetness of fresh fruit, with no added free sugars.
At a glance
- Prep10 min
- Cooking10 min
- Total20 min
- DifficultyEasy
Allergens
- Gluten
- Dairy
- Egg
- Tree nuts
Who this recipe is for
Oat pancakes with fresh figs, yogurt and hazelnut butter: a wholesome, sweet breakfast that can be included in the diets of children and athletes.
Ingredients
Step by step
- Blend the rolled oats, milk or water, chopped ripe banana, egg and cinnamon until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan with a few drops of olive oil over medium heat.
- Pour in small portions of batter and cook for 1 or 2 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Wash the fresh figs carefully and cut them into thin slices or quarters.
- Arrange two or three warm pancakes on a plate in a stack or fan shape.
- Top the pancakes with one or two tablespoons of plain yogurt with no added sugar.
- Arrange the fresh fig slices on top and around the plate.
- Drizzle pure hazelnut butter over the yogurt and figs just before serving.
Adaptations
How to change it depending on the day. Each change keeps the dish, it does not replace it.
For people with a nut allergy
Replace the hazelnut butter with white tahini (sesame paste) or sprinkle chia seeds over the yogurt.
For people with lactose intolerance or following a plant-based diet
Use unsweetened plant-based yogurt (soy or coconut) and make the base batter with a plant-based drink or water.
When figs are out of season
Replace the figs with banana slices, strawberries, fresh berries or diced baked apple with cinnamon.
For people with coeliac disease
Make sure to use oats certified as gluten-free or use buckwheat flour for the batter.
What it provides
Fresh figs provide fibre, potassium and naturally occurring fruit sugars, adding sweetness without syrups or sweetened jam. Plain yogurt provides calcium and dairy protein that is absorbed gradually and complements the carbohydrates in the oats, while hazelnut butter adds monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, helping slow digestion and increase the feeling of fullness.
The dietitian's tip
Choose hazelnut butter whose only ingredient is ground roasted hazelnuts, with no added sugars, refined oils or salt. Very ripe figs are naturally sweetest; out of season, other fruit such as peach or cooked pear works beautifully.
Learn how to plan balanced breakfasts in our children’s nutrition guide and sports nutrition section. Other sweet recipes with no added sugar: homemade oat pancakes and healthy oat cookies.
What a recipe is not
This recipe fits into a plan; it does not replace one. It cures nothing and it is not calculated for one particular person: the quantities are indicative and will need adjusting to your case.
If you have a medical condition, take medication or follow a prescribed diet, check with your doctor or your dietitian before changing anything.
Where this recipe comes from
The main guide
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