# Healthy Cookie-Inspired Pancakes These Oreo Cookie Pancakes Combine Breakfast with Dessert By M | Published 2013-06-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookies References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bon-appetit/oreo-cookie-pancakes-rede_b_3442452.html) & [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/oreo-cookie-pancakes/) [Oreo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-muffins) cookies are one of the most popular confectionery treats in the world. While Oreos are for dunking into milk and baking into desserts, did anyone ever think to fuse these yummy [chocolate biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-dippers) with breakfast? Cooking fanatics Dana and Jon of the blog Minimalist Baker came up with the perfect solution to this dilemma: [Oreo cookie pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choc-chips-pancakes). To make these yummy cookie-inspired pancakes, all you need is non-dairy milk, baking powder, dark chocolate cocoa powder, sweetener, oil and vanilla. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and prepare in a pan like you would normal pancake batter. For the Oreo-inspired frosting, mix coconut flakes, coconut milk and sugar. Layer between two chocolate pancakes a thick layer of coconut frosting. Would you believe this Oreo cookie recipe is both delicious and healthy? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Healthy Dessert Breakfast:** Combining traditionally unhealthy desserts with breakfast ingredients to create delicious and nutritious meals. - **Creative Pancake Recipes:** Experimenting with different ingredients to transform traditional pancake recipes into unique and flavorful creations. - **Alternative Baking Ingredients:** Using non-dairy milk and sweeteners to create healthier versions of popular baked goods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for brands to develop and market innovative breakfast products that blur the line between dessert and healthy meals. - **Recipe Blogs and Websites:** Providing a platform for creators and chefs to share new and exciting pancake recipes featuring unconventional ingredients. - **Health and Wellness:** Creating new demand for healthier alternatives to traditional desserts and baked goods, catering to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pancake-Cookie Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-hybrid.md) - [Cookie Cheesecake-Filled Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-stuffed-cheesecake-pancakes.md) - [Crispy Cookie Butter Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-cookie-butter-pancakes.md) - [Savory Cookie Porridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-congee.md) - [Crispy Breakfast Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentons-pancake-cookie-thins.md) - [Sandwich Cookie-Inspired Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-muffins.md) - [Cookie-Stuffed Belgian Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-crumble-belgian-waffle.md) - [Sandwich Cookie Breakfast Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-puffs.md) - [Bakery-Style Skillet Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-skillet-cookie.md)