Healthy Apple Pancakes

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Healthy Apple Pancakes

This is a variation of our whole grain pancakes base recipe. These healthy apple pancakes are easy, nutritious, and delicious. Made with white whole wheat flour, apples, and cinnamon, they are the taste of fall!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: -10 pancakes

Calories: 95kcal

Ingredients

¾ cup diced (½") apples (~1 medium apple)
2 Tablespoons water
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
Dash kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat diced apples and water for ~2 minutes until soft. Drain water, but reserve to thin batter if needed. Set apples aside.
Heat a griddle or large non-stick pan over medium-low heat. While griddle is heating, in a large bowl, gently whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. If it looks too thick, add a little more buttermilk (buttermilk thickness can vary) or the reserved water from the apples. Add liquid ingredients to the flour mixture. Using a spatula, stir to combine. Gently fold in diced apples. Do not overmix.
Lightly grease griddle or pan with non-stick spray or a little butter. Pour ~¼ cup batter onto griddle to create pancakes. Cook until tiny bubbles appear on the surface and edges start to firm up.
Flip and cook ~2 more minutes. You might need to lower the heat as you cook additional batches. Hold in the oven on a warming setting or about 170° F until ready to eat. Enjoy!

Notes

Leave the peel on the apples for more nutrition, color, and ease.

Toppings to YOUR taste

Diced apple
Chopped toasted nuts or seeds
Nut or seed butter
Maple syrup, honey, or agave
Dash cinnamon

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