Description
These Apple Cinnamon Pancakes are fluffy, flavorful, and packed with tender apple pieces and warm spices. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, they combine comforting ingredients for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into small cubes
- Clarified butter for cooking or frying oil and regular butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt. Gently whisk until just combined; do not overmix.
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small cubes. Fold them into the batter evenly.
- Heat clarified butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the pan.
- Cook until bubbles form on the edges and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed. Stack pancakes and serve hot with a pat of butter.
Notes
- Use almond, soy, or oat milk with vinegar for a dairy-free version.
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend can be used for those with gluten intolerance.
- Try coconut sugar or honey for a reduced sugar version.
- Nutmeg or chopped walnuts can be added for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: apple pancakes, cinnamon breakfast, fluffy pancakes, fall breakfast, fruit pancakes