With just 2 simple ingredients, you'll love these oat tortillas! Perfect for wraps, quesadillas and more, these are hands down the easiest gluten-free tortillas you can make. After testing numerous batches, I have included plenty of troubleshooting and tips for your success.
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Corn Tortillas, you'll always hold a special place in my heart (err, stomach?). You're delicious, toasty and taco nights are always better when you're around.
But..
You're not very pliable. You break easily. And let's face it, you are no good for making tortilla wraps.
Don't worry, we'll always have Huevos Rancheros.
But for days when I want to make a wrap, or pinwheels or maybe even a quesadilla, I now have whole grain homemade oat tortillas.
The Ingredients
- Oats- You will need rolled oats for this recipe. Large flake, quick or instant will all work.
- Water
The Method
1. Soak. Place the oats and water into the base of a high-speed blender. Allow to soak for at least 5 minutes and up to 1 hour.
2. Blend. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth. Remove the lid and check that it is the right consistency- it should be similar to a thin smoothie. Add additional water (2 tablespoon at a time) and re-blend if needed.
3. Cook. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour ½ cup of batter into the centre of the hot pan and then rotate the skillet in a circular shape to spread out the batter. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes until bubbly on top and the edges of the tortilla are starting to lift up. *Don't be tempted to flip too soon or it will break apart!* Cook for 4-5 minutes on the other side until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining batter.
TIP: Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of water between each tortilla as the batter will continue to thicken as it sits.
4. Use.
Leftovers
To Store: Allow remaining tortillas to cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight zip-top bag for up to 1 day at room temperature, 4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.
Make it Your Own
Take this basic recipe up a notch by adding seasonings and flavour. Some ideas:
- A pinch of cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
You can also make different sized tortillas depending on how you plan to use them. I wouldn't recommend making any larger than ½ cup batter as it may be hard to flip. But you could reduce to ¼ cup of batter for smaller ones.
Serving Ideas
These homemade tortillas can be used as a substitute for wheat tortillas in most recipes. Try using them:
- To make quesadillas such as these Pizza Quesadillas
- For serving Ground Beef Tacos or Carnitas
- In burritos, wraps or pinwheels
These oat tortillas contain an estimated 11g of carbohydrates per tortilla. If this number is important to you, calculate the carbs based on the oats that you are using. One tortilla contains approximately 20 g of oats.
One tortilla from this recipe contains an estimated 61 calories. If this number is important to you, you should calculate it based on the specific oats product that you are using. One oat wrap contains approximately 20 g of oats.
Troubleshooting
- Tortillas are Too Thick?
- Your batter is most likely too thick. Add additional water and pulse in the blender.
- This could also happen if you use too high of heat because it starts to stick too fast before you can spread it out after pouring it.
- Broke Apart?
- You may have flipped the tortilla too soon. They take a while to cook fully on one side so don't be tempted to rush them. Wait until the edges are lifting and the top is bubbly and looks somewhat cooked.
Tips For Success
- Don't rush- While this is an easy recipe, it is not a quick recipe. Each tortilla takes close to 10 minutes to cook. If you have an additional skillet, you can have two going at a time to speed up the process.
- Don't be afraid to add more water- The batter will continue to thicken as it sits and you cook the tortillas one at a time. I typically stir in 1-2 tablespoon of water after each tortilla to keep the batter the right consistency.
- Use a non-stick skillet- You don't want your tortillas to stick down and not flip.
Dietary Notes
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If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free- If using certified gluten-free oats.
- Nut Free
- Paleo
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Instructions
- Place the oats and water into the base of a high-speed blender. Allow to soak for at least 5 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Blend on high until the mixture is smooth. Remove the lid and check that it is the right consistency- similar to a thin smoothie. Add additional water (2 tablespoon at a time) and re-blend if needed.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour ½ cup of batter into the centre and rotate the skillet to spread out the batter. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes until the top is bubbly and the edges are starting to lift up. *Don't flip too soon or it will break apart!
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on the other side until lightly browned.
- Repeat with remaining batter. *The batter will thicken as it sits so stir in 1 tablespoon of water between tortillas to ensure it stays thin enough.
- Use tortillas as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
More Basics!
Tara
Oh how fun! Such a great use for oats and I love how these tortillas come together with just two ingredients.
Janessa
They are very simple yet delicious!
Heather
I've made traditional tortillas but never tried with oats...can't wait to try. Homemade tortillas are always way better!
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Heather!
Toni
This looks and sounds so easy to make! My family will surely love these!
Janessa
I hope you love them!
Andrea
I had no idea it was this easy to make tortillas. Really love that these are made with oat flour. They are a much healthier alternative to bread.
Janessa
We love them!
Tayler
We are having fajitas for dinner tonight, so this recipe couldn't have come at a better time. Can't wait to try these!
Janessa
These will be perfect with fajitas!
Gabriella
I was so excited to try this recipe, but no matter what I do, they don't cook through 🙁 the flavor is delicious, but they're raw on the inside. Help 🙂
Janessa
I'm sorry that they haven't been turning out for you! The problem may be that the batter is too thick. Try adding extra water (maybe around 1/4 cup) to make the batter more runny so that it spreads out thinner in the pan and cooks more evenly. Good luck!
Amy
The recipe is delicious, but I'm having a problem with holes scattered throughout the tortilla. Any suggestions? Thank you!!
Janessa
Hi Amy, I'm sorry they aren't working out for you! That could be because you aren't using enough batter to cover the full skillet, the heat may be too high and it is cooking too fast before it has a chance to spread or your batter may be too thick. I would start with adding a bit of water to the batter (1-2 tbsp) and reducing the cooking heat a bit. If that doesn't work, try adding more batter as well. Good luck!
Tori
I love these oat tortillas! I make them regularly and use them for wraps and quesadillas. They do take a while to make but they are worth it. It’s nice to have an easy gluten free option.
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Tori! Thank you for your kind review.
Anette
These are great! Easy to make and taste good. Easy to adapt yo savory or sweet!
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Anette! Thank you for your kind review.
Cindy
I'm going to try these today. The amount of time suggested to soak the oats is so wide (5 mins. to one hour)! Does it work better the longer they soak?
Janessa
I hope you like them! I do find that they turn out a bit better with a longer soak but give 5 minutes as a minimum as if you don't plan ahead they will still work. With the hour long soak, you will find yourself adding a bit more water- the key is that you want the blended batter to be a pourable consistency. If you find it too thick, add more water- you may even need to do that part way through cooking to the remaining batter. Good luck!
Dabria
This recipe is so simple. I made me these tortillas so we could have quesadillas for lunch. My family loved them! I’m excited to try a sweet version with peanut butter & bananas on the tortilla for breakfast!
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Dabria! Thank you for your kind words!
Michele
Don't have a high speed blender or any blender for that matter, so can I use my food processor instead?
Janessa
I haven't tried a food processor, but I think it would probably work. They may be slightly more textured as in you might see oat fragments but let me know if you give it a try.