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Drizzling maple syrup over a stack of apple pancakes.

Apple Pancakes

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Light and fluffy Apple Pancakes are so easy to whip up and they're packed with plenty of flavor thanks to the addition of sweet, ripe apples and cozy spices. So perfect topped with cinnamon apples, chopped pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 pancakes
Calories 123
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup grated or very finely diced apple* (about 1 apple, a little more or less than one cup is fine)
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (add 2-3 additional tablespoons, if the mixture seems too thick)
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ideas for serving: maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar, whipped cream, applesauce, yogurt, peanut butter, chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Other optional mix-ins: these pancakes are also great plain without the apple or feel free to sub the apple with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, banana chunks, macadamia nuts, blueberries

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
    mixing bowl with flour and cinnamon
  • Make a well in the center and stir in the apple, milk, egg, melted butter and vanilla; mix until just combined. Do NOT overmix. Some small lumps are fine. Let batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
    whisking apple pancakes batter in a large mixing bowl
  • Heat lightly greased or buttered skillet or griddle over medium to medium-high heat. Portion out 1/4 cup scoops of batter per pancake onto skillet or griddle, cooking in batches as needed. You may need to gently spread the batter out some.
  • When bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges of the pancakes look set (2 to 3 minutes), flip and cook the other side until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup and butter and/or other favorite toppings.
    apple pancakes served on a plate topped with sautéed apples, maple syrup and chopped pecans

Notes

*I grate the apple with the skin on, but you can peel it if you'd like.
**This recipe can easily be doubled, if you're serving a crowd.
***See post for instructions for storing, freezing and reheating pancakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg