Description
Apple Pie Pancakes with Vanilla Maple Syrup delightfully combine flavors for brunch bliss!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (brown sugar is ideal)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and dice the apples, tossing them with lemon juice.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing gently. Fold in the apples.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a skillet over medium heat, grease lightly, and pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form, then flip.
- Prepare the Syrup: Warm maple syrup with vanilla extract in a small saucepan.
- Serve: Stack pancakes, drizzle with syrup, and enjoy!
Notes
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best for flavor.
- Adjust the sugar level based on the sweetness of the apples used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg