Easy Apple Pancakes Recipe
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4.9
Easy Apple Pancakes Recipe
Description
The Easy Apple Pancakes Recipe uses grated green apples folded into a batter combining buttermilk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and cinnamon. The combination of baking powder and soda provides lift and fluffiness, while the buttermilk adds a slight tang and tender crumb. The grated apples bring moisture and subtle sweetness distributed throughout each pancake.
Cooking on a medium-low heat skillet or griddle allows the pancakes to develop golden brown color on the outside while cooking through on the inside. The batter is lumpy, which helps preserve the texture contributed by the grated apples. Cinnamon’s presence complements the apples without overwhelming them.
These pancakes can be sized to preference and served with syrup, fresh fruit, or butter. Preheating the oven to keep cooked pancakes warm is suggested when making multiple batches. This recipe offers a comforting breakfast option that highlights the flavor and texture of fresh apples in a classic pancake form.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups buttermilk low-fat
- 2 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp butter melted, unsalted
- 2 green apples or 1 lb, peeled and coarsely grated (2 cups)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil plus more as needed to sauté, light
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, add buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla and whisk until blended. Add these wet ingredients to your dry ingredients and whisk everything together until just moistened.
- While whisking, add melted butter and stir until incorporated then fold in the grated apple. The mixture should be lumpy (don’t overmix).
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan over medium/low heat, or heat a griddle to 325-350˚F. Add 2 Tbsp oil. If you plan to keep cooked pancakes warm for a bit, preheat the oven to 200˚F.
- You can make the pancakes as large or small as you prefer. We portion 1/4 cup or a 2 oz ice cream scoop of batter for each pancake. Saute for 2-3 minutes per side and flip when the pancakes are golden brown on the first side and you see bubbles form and start to pop on the surface. If they are browning too quickly, reduce the heat.
- Transfer pancakes to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200˚F oven for up to 45 minutes or until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings (20 medium pancakes)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 49g | |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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