Apple Pancakes

Kick off fall mornings with light and fluffy Apple Pancakes! Sweet, tender apples add the perfect pop of flavor, making each bite irresistible. Top them with sautéed cinnamon apples, a sprinkle of chopped pecans, and a drizzle of maple syrup for a cozy breakfast!

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings 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.
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.
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.

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.

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