A delicious, low-syn, protein-packed breakfast that feels indulgent — but fits perfectly into your healthy eating plan!
📋 Recipe Card
Servings & Timing
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 8–10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4–5 small pancakes (serves 1)
- Dietary Badges: Slimming World Friendly, Low-Carb, No Added Sugar, High-Protein, Vegetarian
✅ Ingredients Checklist
- 40g rolled oats
- 40g plain, 0% fat Greek yogurt (plus extra for serving)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 medium egg
- A splash of water or milk (if needed for thinning)
- A handful of blueberries
- Low-calorie cooking spray
🔪 Instructions
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Blend oats:
Place oats in a blender or food processor and blitz into a flour-like consistency. -
Mix batter:
In a bowl, whisk together the blended oats, Greek yogurt, egg, baking powder, and cinnamon until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken. -
Fold in blueberries:
Gently stir in the blueberries. If batter is too thick, add a splash of water or milk. -
Cook pancakes:
Spray a non-stick pan with low-calorie spray and place over medium heat. Pour small rounds of batter into the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown. -
Serve:
Stack pancakes and top with a spoonful of Greek yogurt and extra blueberries if desired.
💡 Additional Notes
- This recipe can count as your Healthy Extra B on Slimming World for the oats.
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable — just don’t thaw them before adding to the batter.
- For added sweetness, you can sprinkle with cinnamon or a touch of sweetener (optional).
📝 Brief Introduction
Whether you’re on Slimming World or just looking for a satisfying, clean breakfast, these blueberry pancakes check every box. They’re fluffy, naturally sweet from the berries, and made with just a few wholesome ingredients. Plus, they’re completely free of added sugar and flour!
🥄 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
Step 1: Blend Oats
Blending the oats makes the texture light and pancake-like, rather than dense. A quick blitz is all you need.
Step 2: Mix Batter
Combine all the ingredients except blueberries. Let the batter rest to thicken slightly — this helps the pancakes hold their shape better.
Tip: If the batter is too thick, stir in a teaspoon or two of water or milk until pourable.
Step 3: Add Blueberries
Stir them in gently to avoid overmixing. Too much stirring will break the berries.
Step 4: Cook
Use a non-stick skillet or griddle sprayed with low-calorie spray. Don’t rush the flip — wait for bubbles to appear on the surface, then turn.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
Stack them up and top with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, extra blueberries, or even a dash of cinnamon.
🛒 Ingredient Insights & Substitutions
Key Ingredients
- Rolled Oats: Blended into oat flour – a great flour substitute and part of your Healthy Extra B.
- 0% Fat Greek Yogurt: Adds protein and moisture with no added fat.
- Blueberries: Naturally sweet, low in syns, and full of antioxidants.
- Egg: Acts as a binder and helps give the pancakes fluff.
- Baking Powder: Gives them a rise – don’t skip it.
Substitutions
- No Greek Yogurt? Use plain skyr or quark.
- Vegan Option: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water, rested 5 minutes) and plant-based yogurt.
- Other Fruit Ideas: Swap blueberries for chopped apple, raspberries, or banana slices.
🍽 Variations & Serving Ideas
Flavor Twists
- Add ½ tsp vanilla extract or orange zest to the batter
- Sprinkle pancakes with extra cinnamon or nutmeg before flipping
- Top with a drizzle of sugar-free syrup (check syns!)
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a side of berries and an extra dollop of yogurt
- Dust with a bit of cinnamon and powdered sweetener
- Enjoy as a post-workout refuel or weekend brunch treat
🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Stack with baking paper between and freeze. Reheat in a toaster or microwave.
- Meal Prep: Make a double batch and reheat for quick weekday breakfasts!
⚖️ Nutrition & Syn Info (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: ~230 kcal
- Protein: 14g
- Carbs: 24g
- Fat: 7g
- Added Sugar: 0g
- Slimming World Syns: 0 syns (if oats are your Healthy Extra B)
- Allergens: Contains eggs and dairy (can be made DF)
❓ FAQ
Q: Can I use instant oats instead of rolled oats?
A: Yes, but rolled oats give a better texture. Blitz them quickly to mimic oat flour.
Q: Can I make these in advance?
A: Absolutely. Cook, cool, and store for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze.
Q: Are these filling enough for breakfast?
A: Yes! The oats, yogurt, and egg combo make them a satisfying, protein-rich start to your day.
💬 Behind the Recipe
I came up with this recipe when I was craving something sweet and fluffy but still on plan. These pancakes hit all the right notes — simple ingredients, packed with protein and fiber, and totally satisfying. Now I make them nearly every Sunday!
📣 Call-to-Action
Give these slimming-friendly blueberry pancakes a go and let me know how you top yours!
Did you add a twist? I’d love to hear it in the comments 💬 or tag your version with #HealthyPancakeFix on Instagram! 🫐🥞
