Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Happily achieve apple-y perfection

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Light, fluffy goodness in pancake form– you’ll apple-lutely adore this sweet treat! Originally adapted from Adrianna Adarme’s cookbook, “Pancakes: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack,” this recipe calls for grated apples, a pinch of cinnamon, and only a pinch of your time. Quick to whip up, these fruity ‘cakes will turn your breakfast (or anytime!) dreams into fruition.

You know how everyone is talking about core memories these days? Making core (no pun intended in this apple recipe!) memories with these pancakes (breakfast for dinner, anyone?) is a sure-fire way to go down in family history. A few modifications are made from the original recipe, including a tad more cinnamon and nutmeg, a smidge more cloves, and *gasp* using the apple unpeeled (trust us!). To further enhance the apple-pie-goodness, vanilla extract is an additional ingredient in this recipe.

And may we make a few more suggestions? Because– speaking of apple pie, if that’s your jam, try FFF’s perfect pie crust! Or, continue on your apple flow with our apple banana bread. Lastly, round out the apple-banana-strawberry fruit trifecta with our infamous healthy frozen strawberry dessert recipe!

Are Apple Cinnamon Pancakes Healthy?

Apple cinnamon pancakes have a ton of healthy ingredients all wrapped up into one delectable treat! Apples, for instance, are extremely low-calorie with little sodium, fat, and cholesterol. On top of that, they’re an excellent source of both fiber and Vitamin C. Using unsweetened applesauce in this recipe is a fantastic way to keep added sugars at bay. And the dish only dishes up around 235 calories per serving! Topping these pancakes with sugar-free syrup is another way to keep it low-cal—but not low-taste!

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons coconut sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
Non-stick cooking spray or coconut oil
2 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine

Create a dairy-free “buttermilk” by mixing almond milk with apple cider vinegar, then set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the dry pancake ingredients.

Mix

Add an egg and applesauce to the “buttermilk,” then combine with the dry mix until just blended. Remember, lumps are perfectly fine.

Cook

Heat a skillet and lightly oil it. Pour batter to form pancakes, cooking until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Simmer

Cook diced apples with maple syrup and cinnamon until they’re tender and syrupy, perfect for topping your pancakes.

Serve

Plate your fluffy pancakes, spoon the warm apple topping over them, and drizzle with extra maple syrup for a sweet finish. Enjoy a healthy twist on a classic breakfast treat!

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store?

You totally can! Freezing pancakes is as simple as pie (yum…pie). After making your pancakes, arrange them on a baking sheet with parchment paper. This works best when pancakes are laid in a single layer. Freeze pancakes for about 30 minutes (or the length of one sitcom—with commercials). Next, transfer them to a Ziploc bag where pancakes can stay for up to two months. Though…we doubt you’ll be able to keep your hands off of them for that long!

What types of apples should I use?

So many apples to choose from… so little time! Most likely you’ll want to keep your apples of the sweeter variety. While the type of apple you use is ultimately up to you and your taste buds, may we suggest the following: Honeycrisp: suuuuper sweet and juicy, Gala: still sweet, but with more of a tart taste, Granny Smith: a mild, sweet taste and not very firm, and Red Delicious: sweet with a soft texture.

Can I use other fruits instead of apples?

Sure! But then…they won’t be apple pancakes ;). We recommend trying these ones first, but if you want to try swapping out apples for another fruit, we recommend bananas, blueberries, or strawberries.

Serving Suggestions

Pancakes alone can be a great meal—but make them even better by pairing them with any of the following breakfast ideas:

Our pancakes only take 20 or so minutes to make—maintain the theme of efficient meals and test out our easy air fryer poached eggs.
Or, overnight oats! Banana peanut butter overnight oats and apple cinnamon pancakes sounds like a great combo to us.
Wash it all down while #gettingyourgreens with our fresh avocado smoothie!

We’re going to pat ourselves on the back here for a well-rounded, fresh, healthy breakfast for the whole family. As we’ve stated, you’re sure to happily achieve apple-y perfection with FFF’s apple cinnamon pancakes. Make sure to save this recipe in a handy spot—we have a *hunch* you’ll get a *bunch* of requests for this one ;).