cardamom-scented oatmeal pancakes

We’re snowed under here in Minneapolis. Our second big snow storm of the season hit last night as Dan and I were driving back from a weekend up north at a friend’s cabin.

We had so much fun up there, snow shoeing, drinking beer, cooking, playing games, making s’mores by the fire, and hanging out in the toasty-warm cabin. Such a good reminder of why we live in Minnesota. It’s awesome.

We arrived back in the city just as the snow was really ramping up and woke up this morning to a good foot or so of beautiful white stuff. As Dan was shoveling and snow-blowing our driveway, I made these pancakes for us.

The cardamom definitely gives them a really spiced flavour. I think I made ours a little on the thick side so go for a little less batter in the pan if you’d like them to be flatter and more distinguishable as pancakes.

Cardamom-Scented Oatmeal Pancakes

from Mark Bittman (via the NYT)

Ingredients

1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cooked oatmeal
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
Vegetable or olive oil, for frying
Honey, for serving.

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 200 degrees. Combine the flours, oats, almonds, baking powder, cardamom and salt in a large bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk; stir in the cooked oatmeal and the apricots until just incorporated. Add the oatmeal mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently; don’t overmix. The consistency should be that of thick pancake batter; add a little more milk or whole-wheat flour as needed.

3. Put a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. When a few drops of water dance on its surface, add a thin film of vegetable oil and let it become hot. Spoon out the batter, making any size pancakes you like. Cook until bubbles form on the top and pop, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook until they’re browned on the other side, a couple of minutes more. You may have to rotate the cakes to cook them evenly, depending on the heat source and pan. As they finish, transfer them to a plate in the oven while you cook the remaining batter. Serve with honey.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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Category: recipe | Tags: breakfast, winter 14 comments »

14 Responses to “cardamom-scented oatmeal pancakes”

sofia
February 21st, 2011 at 1:50 pm
what a wonderful breakfast to return to after a weekend in the country! i like it. and how did i miss your previous posts, most notably the bacon cookies?? where have i been?!

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Angharad Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Hop on the bacon bandwagon now!

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emily (a nutritionist eats)
February 21st, 2011 at 2:02 pm
Those sound like the perfect breakfast for this snow day!

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Erica
February 21st, 2011 at 2:03 pm
YUM! I love oatmeal in pancakes- gives such great texture. So glad you guys had a nice weekend :) Stay warm!

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elizabeth
February 21st, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Better you than me–I only like snow when it gets me out of my commute thanks to the MTA here in NYC being so effing old (particularly the Metro-North).

Cardamom-scented pancakes? Have never heard of them and now I’m fascinated by them. How does the oatmeal factor into the taste?

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Angharad Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 4:24 pm
The oatmeal adds more texture than flavour. It gives it a lot of body -they’re almost more oatcakes than pancakes :)

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brandi
February 22nd, 2011 at 9:34 am
This is one spice I still don’t have! And I need to change that because I love cardamom.

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Lauren @ Hungry Child in the City
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:47 am
I ADORE oatmeal pancakes! These are a cool spin to them. I am going to try cooking them for my BF, who always cooks me breakfast, so it’s my turn!

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Angharad Reply:
February 22nd, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Love it!

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Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down)
February 23rd, 2011 at 7:56 am
These look incredible! Perfect for a chilly winters day. I think I’ll make some for the entire family this weekend. :D

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Holly
February 24th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
i am not kidding when i say i have told eight people about these pancakes and how i am going to make them this weekend. cardamom is my favorite spice – it has such a je ne se quois i just cannot even explain.

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Amy
February 25th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
These will be perfect to feed my little people while the hubby is in Germany! But what happens to how they hold up if I leave out the almonds? I have a toddler allergic to tree nuts.

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Angharad Reply:
February 25th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Hi Amy! I think they’d turn out just fine without the almonds. You could add something else of a similar texture if you wanted or just leave them out. Hope you enjoy!

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Susan M
September 15th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
I just found your great site … and recipes … and love cardomom and …. well I have just Pinterested your recipes for the last hour or so !! lol!! I hope to come and find lots more of your wonderful recipes !

PS I am a Brit abroad too … I live in northern Portugal !!

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