Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Description
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes begin with a batter of self-raising flour, baking powder, cinnamon, egg, milk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Apples are first softened in butter before folding them with cinnamon into the batter, introducing soft fruit pieces that enhance the flavor and texture. Cooking the pancakes in olive oil on moderate heat prevents burning and ensures even cooking. The mixture’s consistency allows for larger pancakes, but smaller sizes can be made for baby-led weaning or mini servings.
The pancakes have a gently spiced aroma from cinnamon balanced by the sweetness and moisture of the softened apples. The recipe emphasizes careful mixing to avoid dense batter, resulting in light and fluffy pancakes with tender apple bits throughout.
They can be served with syrup, butter, or additional fruit. Cooking tips suggest testing pan heat before adding batter, and watching for bubbles on the surface as a sign to flip. Variations include adding raisins for extra sweetness or substituting cooking fats based on preference.
Ingredients
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 350 ml skimmed milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 apple diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix together 200 g Self-raising flour and 1 teaspoon Baking powder.
- Whisk 1 Egg and 350 ml Skimmed milk together, then add to the flour with 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil and gently mix into a batter.
- Add 1 tablespoon Butter to a frying pan and then gently cook 2 Apple for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Mix the cooked apple and 2 teaspoon Cinnamon into the batter mix.
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a large frying pan and add spoonful of the mixture to make the pancakes to your desired size. Cook for 3 mins each side.
Notes
- Add raisins to the batter for extra sweetness if desired.
- Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Test pan temperature with a small drop of batter to prevent burning or undercooking.
- Look for bubbles forming on the pancake surface as a flip cue.
- Make smaller pancakes for baby-led weaning, especially with grated apple to introduce spices gently.
- Butter adds flavor when cooking, but oils or sprays can be used as alternatives.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3pancakes | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.