Apple Cinnamon Pancakes: The Ultimate Breakfast Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes are the perfect way to start your day with warmth and comfort. Bursting with sweet apple pieces and fragrant cinnamon, these fluffy pancakes elevate any breakfast or brunch occasion. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this recipe is a favorite among families and ideal for busy mornings. Whether enjoyed plain, drizzled with syrup, or topped with yogurt and fresh fruit, these pancakes promise to satisfy every palate. Make your cozy mornings even better with this delightful breakfast treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four (4) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
- Fold in the diced apple until evenly distributed.
- (Optional) Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes for fluffier pancakes.
- Heat a lightly greased griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface; flip using a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (about 90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg