Description
These fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes are infused with warm spices and fresh grated apples, making them a cozy and delicious breakfast perfect for fall mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 apple, peeled and grated
- Butter or oil for greasing the pan
- Optional toppings: syrup, powdered sugar, extra apple slices
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated apple.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
