Oatmeal Pancakes

1.Make the batter

2.In a small bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. In another small bowl, beat the egg, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until moistened. Editor’s Tip: One of our best tips for perfect pancakes is not overmixing the batter, or your pancakes will come out flat and dense. Instead, stir the wet and dry ingredients together just until everything comes together.

3.Cook the pancakes

4.Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto a greased, large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Flip the pancakes when bubbles form on the tops and the bottoms are golden brown. Cook the second side until golden brown. Editor’s Tip: If you find your pancake-flipping technique is a little wonky, here’s how to flip a pancake without messing it up.