Apple Pie Pancakes

Our Apple Pie Pancakes are sweet, delicious and fluffy, just like these protein pancakes, oat milk pancakes and almond milk pancakes. They make a great autumn breakfast topped with apple pie filling, sliced apples or peaches, drizzled with maple syrup and sprinkled with brown sugar.

My girls are pretty picky when it comes to eating their fruits and vegetables. They're sensitive to texture and temperature, so being able to sneak fresh seasonal apples into their pancakes without them noticing makes me happy! They also love apple hand pies and peach hand pies.

Since this recipe is made with shredded apples, their texture completely blends in with the batter and is unrecognizable. Just like our hidden veggie Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese that they love for dinner and double chocolate zucchini muffins!

Ingredients

This recipe yields 10 pancakes that are about 3 inches in diameter.

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded apples (there's no need to peel them!)

How To Make Apple Pancakes

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and brown sugar.
2. Make a hole in the center of the dry ingredients and add milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, eggs and shredded apple. Mix with a whisk until smooth.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat on a griddle or frying pan. Fill the pancake batter dispenser or soup ladle with batter and pour onto the buttered griddle in batches.
4. When bubbles begin to form, flip pancakes with a spatula (about 2 minutes). Cook on the other side for about 2 more minutes or until both sides are golden brown.
5. Serve with your choice of toppings, such as Greek yogurt, apple pie filling, diced apples, maple syrup, peaches, sliced bananas, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc.

What To Serve With Apple Pancakes

Crispy bacon, sausage patties and scrambled eggs served with your pancakes make a hearty classic American breakfast. Top your apple pancakes with fruit, like diced apples, sliced bananas and fresh berries. They're great topped with maple syrup, honey, homemade Greek yogurt and cinnamon sugar too.

How To Store

Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. They are freezer-friendly for around 6 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or use a freezer storage bag. Defrost overnight at room temperature or in the microwave.