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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes (Whole Wheat)

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This easy pancake recipe is the perfect lazy weekend breakfast.

It’s made with cinnamon-spiced apples that give each pancake the flavor of warm apple pie. Make a double batch and store your leftovers in the fridge for a few days or the freezer for a busy morning breakfast. They’re great warmed up in the toaster or toaster oven. If you’re looking for a gluten-free version of this recipe, try our Low-Carb Apple Cinnamon Pancakes.

How small should I dice my apples?

The smaller you cut them, the faster they’ll cook AND the better they’ll blend into your batter. Before adding them, sauté them just until they’re softened. You don’t want crunchy apples in your pancakes, but you don’t want a mushy mess either.

You can pre-prep your apples or make a double batch and use them throughout the week to top yogurt or oatmeal.

Freezer-friendly.

To simplify the weeks to come, we’re a huge advocate and fan of batch cooking whenever possible. While the ingredients are out and the dishes are dirty, why not make more to use throughout the week or to freeze for future meals? These pancakes are no different! They’re simple to freeze and are great for busy mornings.

Pancake 101:

When starting out, I was less than stellar at making the perfect pancake. There was the time I burnt them to a charred crisp, another that I flipped them way before they were set and let’s not forget the day, I used a stainless-steel pan… OH MY, what a mess!

Becoming a pro pancake maker has taken some time, so I wanted to share the best tricks I’ve learned over the years to reach pancake perfection.

  1. Use a non-stick pan or griddle, like this one.
  2. Do the “sizzle test.” Heat the pan on medium-high heat. Do do the “sizzle test” to know when your pan’s ready by running your fingers under some water and flicking a few water droplets on the pan. When you hear a slight sizzle, the pan is warm enough to add the batter.
  3. Add just enough butter or oil to coat the surface of your pan. You don’t need much but without it your batter will stick.
  4. Turn the heat down to medium-low when cooking your pancakes. When you initially add your batter, you want that higher heat to crisp them BUT once your batter is poured, lower your heat and allow those babies to brown slowly. I know this takes a little longer but it’s better than burnt pancakes.
  5. Don’t flip them too soon. After pouring your batter, wait until the top of your pancakes show little bubbles that pop. Take a look underneath and if they’re golden brown, it’s time to flip.

Some ways to “reinvent” your leftover pancakes:

  • Pancake sandwich: fresh berries and a smear of goat, cream or cottage cheese as the filling, sandwiched between two pancakes (served hot or cold)
  • Sliced into strips (for brekkie, lunch or a snack): served cold with a side of fresh fruit and plain yogurt that’s mixed with a drizzle of maple syrup as a dipping sauce
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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes (Whole Wheat)


  • Author: hello@thespotmediagroup.com
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

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This easy pancake recipe is the perfect lazy weekend breakfast. It’s made with cinnamon-spiced apples that give each pancake the flavor of warm apple pie. Your leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a few days or in the freezer for a busy morning breakfast. They can be thawed overnight in the fridge and are great warmed up in the toaster or toaster oven.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Apples: (can be prepped ahead)

For the Pancakes:


Instructions

Apples:

  1. To prepare the apples, lightly grease a non-stick cooking pan. Add apples and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring semi-frequently so apples don’t burn. Once apples have softened, remove from heat and set aside.

Pancakes:

  1. Add all remaining ingredients into a medium-large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Add apples to batter and whisk to combine.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease skillet.
  3. Pour batter onto skillet in desired size. This recipe yields about 8 medium pancakes. Reduce heat to medium-low. When the top of your pancakes show little bubbles, take a look underneath. If they’re golden brown, it’s time to flip! Cook the other side of your pancakes, approximately 3-5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup.

Notes

Dairy-free: Replace butter with coconut oil.

Always check for FfL-friendly ingredients.

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: 30 Minute Meals
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