Apple Cinnamon Oatcakes

Around the Campfire

Apple cinnamon oatcakes are a slower, cozier breakfast than plain pancakes. They feel especially right on cool mornings when the campsite needs something warm and filling.

This recipe teaches gentle griddle heat and patient flipping. Oat-based batters often need a little more time to set.

Why This Recipe Works

The Blackstone gives oatcakes enough space to cook evenly, while apples and cinnamon make the breakfast feel more complete without much extra prep.

Quick Facts

• Serves: 4
• Heat zone: Medium-low
• Best for: Cool mornings, filling breakfasts, kid-friendly meals
• Teaches: Gentle heat for thicker batters

Shopping List

• Oat pancake mix
• Apple
• Cinnamon
• Maple syrup
• Butter or oil

Home Prep

Measure dry mix and cinnamon before the trip. Dice apples at camp or pack them with a little lemon if prepping ahead.

Cooler Packing

Keep apples protected from bruising. Keep batter ingredients dry.

Equipment

• Blackstone griddle
• Spatula
• Mixing bowl

Heat Zones

Use medium-low heat. Fruit sugars brown quickly on a hot griddle.

Ingredients

• 2 cups oat pancake mix
• 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 cups water (or as directed on oat pancake mix package)
• 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for greasing griddle and mixing batter if required)

Instructions

1. Preheat the griddle to medium-low.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups oat pancake mix and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
3. Add 1 1/4 cups water (or amount directed on the package) and stir until just combined.
4. Fold in 1 large diced apple.
5. Lightly grease the griddle with 1 tablespoon butter or oil.
6. Ladle batter onto the griddle (about 1/4 cup per oatcake).
7. Cook oatcakes until edges are set and bubbles form (about 3–4 minutes).
8. Flip once and cook an additional 2–3 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
9. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as needed.
10. Serve warm.

Doneness

Oatcakes should be set in the center and lightly browned outside.

Common Mistakes

• Cooking too hot.
• Flipping before the center sets.
• Adding too much apple.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with maple syrup, bacon, fresh fruit, coffee, or yogurt.

Variations

• Add 1/4 cup chopped nuts to the batter.
• Stir in 1/4 cup raisins for extra sweetness.
• Substitute 1 large pear for the apple for a different twist.

Dietary Adaptations

• Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oat mix.
• Dairy-free: Use dairy-free batter and oil.
• Nut-free: Skip nuts.

Scaling

Cook in batches and hold finished oatcakes on a cooler zone.

Weather Notes

Cold mornings may require a longer preheat and slower cooking.

Leftovers

Leftover oatcakes make good snack cakes with peanut butter or jam.

Kid Helper Tasks

Kids can stir cinnamon into the batter and choose toppings.

Dragonfly Tip

Let oatcakes set longer than pancakes before flipping.

Dragonfly Challenge

Try one batch with apples and one with pears. Pick the campsite breakfast winner.