Description
Fluffy and flavorful apple pancakes made with whole wheat flour, fresh grated apples, and warming spices. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 apple, peeled or unpeeled, grated (about 1 cup)
- Butter or oil for greasing the skillet
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated apple.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you preheat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the skillet with butter or oil.
- Scoop ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use a firm apple like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- These pancakes freeze well—store between layers of parchment and reheat in a toaster or oven.
- To make dairy-free, use non-dairy milk and oil instead of butter for the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
