Apple Pancakes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
North American
Apple Pancakes Recipe
Description
The Apple Pancakes Recipe uses a mix of whole-wheat and all-purpose flour paired with oats for texture and nutrients, enhanced by baking powder and baking soda for lift, along with cinnamon and nutmeg to add warm spice notes. The wet mix, including buttermilk and eggs, is combined with the dry ingredients, then shredded peeled apples are folded in carefully to keep the batter from becoming dense. Cooking on a preheated griddle in small circles allows the pancakes to form crisp edges while maintaining a soft and moist interior.
Fluffy and slightly chewy from the oats and moist from the apples and buttermilk, these pancakes offer a satisfying bite. The spices subtly underline the apple flavor without overpowering it. Making the batter ahead and letting it rest contributes to the pancakes' light texture. Serve these at breakfast or brunch with butter or syrup for a warming meal.
When cooking, watch for dry edges and popped bubbles as an indicator to flip the pancakes. Adjust heat to prevent over-browning or smoking oil. Keep finished pancakes warm tented with foil while cooking the rest.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
- 2 large egg
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil neutral, such as avocado oil, divided
- 2 large apple about 2 cups, peeled and shredded
Instructions
- Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large bowl.
- Add in the dry mix to the wet mix and stir to combine. The batter will not be completely smooth, but there should be no large pockets of dry mix. Let batter sitfor 5 minutes.
- Stir apples into the batter. Do not overmix as it will make the pancakes less fluffy and chewier.
- Meanwhile, preheat the griddle (or skillet) to high heat. Brush with some of the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to coat the cooking surface.
- Ladle ¼-cup of batter onto the griddle. Spread the batter into a 3 ½ inch circle with the back of the ladle. Repeat with ¼ cup-full of the batter, spacing accordingly.
- Let cook until the edges are dry and the bubbles on top are popped, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat as necessary if the oil is smoking or the pancakes are getting too dark. Cook on the second side until the center of the pancakes feels set up when lightly pressed, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Transfer the pancakes to a plate, tent with foil to keep warm. Proceed with the remaining batter, brushing the cooking surface with additional oil as necessary. Serve hot!
Notes
- You can prepare the wet ingredients mixture up to a day ahead and refrigerate it to save time on the day of cooking.
- If using an electric griddle, setting it consistently at 400 degrees Fahrenheit works well; reduce heat slightly if oil smokes or pancakes brown too quickly.
- Cook pancakes until bubbles on top have popped and edges look dry before flipping; second side typically requires 2 to 3 minutes until the center feels set when lightly pressed.
- To keep pancakes warm during cooking, tent them with foil on a plate before serving hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 pancakes | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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