Healthy Apple Pancakes
Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oat Pancakes for Chilly Fall Mornings
There’s nothing better than starting a chilly fall morning with a plate of warm, healthy apple cinnamon oat pancakes! Packed with fresh apples, whole grain oats, and cozy cinnamon, these pancakes are delicious and easy to make. Just mix the ingredients, slice the apples, and pour the batter on a hot griddle. Serve with one of our delicious homemade toppings for a truly special treat. Enjoy!
Topping Ideas
While pure maple syrup is a classic choice, we love creating our own homemade toppings in the Tuesday Foods kitchen. Here are a few of our favorites:
Almond Butter Drizzle: For a protein-packed, nutty twist: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup warm water, 1/4 cup almond butter, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, a pinch of sea salt, and a dash of vanilla extract. Drizzle over pancakes for a rich, delicious alternative to syrup.
Cinnamon Apple Topping: For a warm, spiced apple topping: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of vegan butter (or regular butter) in a skillet. Add one sliced apple and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and cook for another minute. Serve warm over pancakes!
Maple Coconut Whip: For a decadent dessert-like pancake: In a high-speed blender, combine 1 can of coconut cream (solid part only), 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend for about 8 seconds until smooth. Top pancakes with a dollop of this creamy, dreamy topping
Other Fun Toppings: Warmed berries, Dairy-free vanilla yogurt, Apple butter
Healthy Apple Pancakes (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups spelt flour or gluten-free baking flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice (or nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups oat or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1–2 apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp preferred)
Instructions:
- Combine nut milk and vinegar to create a quick “buttermilk.”
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Add applesauce, non-dairy milk, and vanilla, stirring just until combined.
- Slice apples thinly and heat coconut oil in the skillet. Place apple slices on the griddle, then pour batter over them.
- Cook pancakes 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with maple syrup or one of our delicious toppings!
Pro Tip: Batch cook and freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave for a quick treat!
Want to use a box mix? You can! Just prepare the batter according to directions and add applesauce, spices, and sliced apples as outlined in the recipe.
