Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

A stack of healthy apple pie pancakes with a slice cut out

5 from 4 ratings

A delicious family favorite, these apple cinnamon pancakes are super fluffy and kid-approved. Cozy diced apples and cinnamon make these pancakes irresistible.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple pancakes, make ahead breakfasts, whole wheat pancakes

Servings: pancakes

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

2 apples, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp sea salt
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten {room temperature}
1/4 cup butter, melted {optional: plus more for pan}
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Peel the apples, and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
2 apples, peeled and chopped
In a pot fitted with a metal steamer basket, add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
Steam the apples on medium-high until the apples are able to be pierced easily with a knife (about 4 minutes).
Drain apples and place them in a small bowl. Toss with the cinnamon.
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp baking powder, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp sea salt
Combine the liquid ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix well.
2 cups buttermilk, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until almost combined, and then add the apples. Whisk just a few more times. There may be a few lumps here and there. That's ok.
Once mixed, set aside to rest for 10 minutes while the pan or griddle preheats.
Pour batter on the pan or griddle, and wait until the edges look dry and there are bubbles popping in the middle. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

Notes

My favorite apples for this recipe are Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Jazz.
If you’re not up for the extra step of steaming the apples, simply add grated/shredded apples to the batter in step 6.
No buttermilk? Add 2 tsp of white vinegar to 2 cups milk, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes.

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