Description
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes are the perfect fall-inspired breakfast that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the sweet, juicy crunch of apples. These pancakes are fluffy, lightly spiced, and topped with tender caramelized apples, making them a comforting and delicious start to your morning.
Ingredients
Instructions
- For the Pancakes: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples into the batter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with a little melted butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until both sides are golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- For the Apple Cinnamon Topping: While the pancakes are cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and caramelize.
- Once the pancakes are done, top them with the warm, caramelized apples and a drizzle of the cinnamon-sugar syrup left in the skillet.
Notes
- Vegan: For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2.5 tablespoons water), and use almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk. Substitute melted coconut oil for butter.
- Gluten-Free: Swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make these pancakes gluten-free.
- Add Nuts: Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the pancake batter for added crunch and flavor.
- Caramel Sauce: For an indulgent touch, drizzle caramel sauce over the apple topping for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
