Let me first say this idea only hit me because of our recent influx of fruit. 🙂 I had a slow morning as the little guy had a doctors appointment. So I got to chill a bit instead of rushing in to beat traffic.
So I took the idea behind my quick banana pancakes and gave apple a try. I was pleasantly surprised how they came out. Really Moist and fluffy! But honestly, I wish they tasted a bit more "apple-y" (is that a word?) Next time I may add another apple and double the cinnamon but overall this should give you a good starting point for your own experiments.
I do have to add the toddler, DARN IT, I mean THE KID, really liked them. We dipped in apple sauce and had a blast knocking off the whole batch which is really perfect for 2. 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 apple (I used a granny smith) grated
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (4oz) skim milk (or soy or almond)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour
Instructions
Grate the apple, skin and all. It's slow to start but just keep at it and you'll get grated apple mush. 🙂 Add the egg and milk. Whisk.
In a smaller bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Sift into the apple mixture. Mix until just blended.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Using about ¼ cup of batter form pancakes. Cook about 1-2 minutes a side, small bubbles will form but not as many as traditional pancakes. I just peak underneath for a light brown color, then flip.
Here's the little guy chowing down. He really was a fan! 🙂
📖 Recipe
Apple-Cinnamon Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 apple I used a granny smith grated
- 1 egg
- ½ cup 4oz skim milk (or soy or almond)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup 90g whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Grate the apple, skin and all. It's slow to start but just keep at it and you'll get grated apple mush. Add the egg and milk. Whisk.1 apple, 1 egg, ½ cup 4oz skim milk (or soy or almond)
- In a smaller bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Sift into the apple mixture. Mix until just blended.½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¾ cup 90g whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Using about ¼ cup of batter form pancakes.
- Cook about 1-2 minutes a side, small bubbles will form but not as many as traditional pancakes. I just peak underneath for a light brown color, then flip.
Erica
Do you think these would do well with chia seeds in replacement of eggs. I am allergic to eggs, and found that some recipes just don't work with egg replacements.
roni
I don't see why not. They may just not rise as much.
Mary Jameus
I love your pancake, waffle recipes. I just pick one and add what I have , today I made the grandkids mango with cinnamon and pecans and they were awesome.Then I made a batch of blueberry ones, they were eating them just like a cookie. The rest are in the freezer and won't last long. you have the best recipes, I recommend your site to everyone. They helped me lose 40 lbs in Weight Watchers. Keep up the good work Roni.
Marla
Usually I make the pancake recipe you have with the oatmeal in it. Today I tried these and added some chopped walnuts and a little nutmeg. YUMMY! Topped it off with sugar-free maple flavored syrup.
roni
WOW how did it take the long for anyone to point that out!! Can you tell I copy and pasted? 🙂
Yes.. you are write.. This is just a variation on my banana pancakes... https://greenlitebites.com/2008/06/23/quick-whole-grain-banana-pancakes/
Thanks for letting me know!
-Roni
Regina
Sounds delicious! However, I have a question. The ingredients list calls for cinnamon but the directions say nutmeg? And the "banana mixture" is referring to the apple mixture right?
Karen
I just started perusing your website and love it. I made these for my kids this morning, a snowy day in breakfast. Of course, I didn't look at the photos and saw that you grated the apple, so I threw my 2 pink ladies in the food processor with the grater and I ended up with something that looked like latkes. The kids LOVED them. Though, my 4 year old said, "I like these, but I don't really like these. They are yummy but I think it needs some syrup" hahaha...So, I put just a little agave on top of them and they were gobbled up. Thanks for the great recipes. So glad to see things that aren't ladened with sugar!
roni
yeah... I may just chop them next time too! Glad you liked them.
Anne K.
Hey! I made these pancakes tonight and they were delicious. I ended up just chopping the apple into teeny pieces cause I was winning the battle with the grater 😉 Thanks for the recipe. I loved them! 🙂
Lara
Made these with grated Gala apples (used 2 small apples) because that's what I had. I upped the cinnamon as suggested and added 1/2 tsp of vanilla and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. They came out sooooooo good!!! Approved by my 21 month old! 🙂
Thank you!
Debbie
I made the pancakes with a small container of applesauce, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1 tsp vanilla. They weren't very apple-y, but they were delicious!
Shana
Pancakes for breakfast and extras in the freezer!
Thanks for the idea!
Karen
Great picture -- I can't believe how big he is getting!!
My son is having his 3rd bday party today. 🙂
long-time silent follower,
Karen 😛
Liz
I just made these and they are FANTASTIC! I used just over 1/4cup applesauce, and one thinly sliced apple in the mix and it turned out really, really good. One of my new favourite recipes.
Steph.
My finicky daughter LOVES pancakes AND apples. This combines two actual things she will eat! I'm all over it! LOL!
carmen
Really love your banana pancakes and the whole grain ones too! We've tried all sorts of variations but never apple. I wonder if you could use apple juice or cider to make them more apple-y? Maybe a half milk/half juice combo or something? Or maybe dry milk and juice. That would add calories I guess...just pondering.
lunzy
I'm sooo batch cooking those! I've been thinking about making apple pancakes, perfect! thanks!
~ Lisa
p.s. I'm linking your chili recipe. again. 🙂
sian-girlgetstrong
YUMMY! those look so good..usually just make eggo's BUT I know I must stop this horrible habit! I'm sure they freeze just as well!
Veronica
Just in time.
I've been making the toddlers your banana pancakes (with mini chocolate chips) and they love love love them. It's so great to be able to give them something with whole grain flour in the morning!
Well, today tragedy struck when we realized that we were out of pancakes in the freezer AND out of bananas! This will surely save the day tomorrow morning.
roni
I'd say a 2/3 would be fine. Not sure though.. I'd need to experiment! 🙂
Tyra
Hey Roni,
What do you think the amount of applesauce would be if used instead of an apple?
Thanks!!
roni
Laura - There's no reason why you couldn't use applesauce. Or even pumpkin for that matter! 🙂
These will keep in fridge OR you can freeze them. I do it all the time with all my homemade pancakes. Just pop a frozen one in the microwave for a 20-30 seconds and viola!
Laura
Looks delicious! 🙂 (Although I have to admit mine would probably end up in a little maple syrup bath!) Did you just use grated apple to use up the fruit or does it have some advantage over applesauce in the recipe itself? Also, for those of us who aren't lucky enough to have an adorable dining companion, do you think the leftovers would keep in the fridge for breakfast the following day?
Jan
Oooo....sounds really yummy.
Stephanie
These are definitely on my "to make" list for Saturday morning. :o) Thanks Roni!
Steph