There’s something about the combination of apples and cinnamon that just screams comfort, and when you turn it into pancakes, it’s pure magic.
This easy apple cinnamon pancakes recipe is the perfect way to start your day with a warm, delicious treat.
With soft, fluffy pancakes filled with sweet, spiced apples, it’s like having a cozy breakfast that tastes just like fall—no matter the season.
Best of all, these pancakes are simple to make, so you can whip up a batch in no time and enjoy a satisfying breakfast everyone will love!
DRY INGREDIENTS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
WET INGREDIENTS:
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 green apples or 1 lb, peeled and coarsely grated (2 cups)
2 Tbsp light olive oil, plus more as needed to sauté
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Whisk together until well combined and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk until everything is well blended.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined. The batter should still be lumpy; avoid over-mixing.
- Stir in the melted butter, mixing gently.
- Peel and grate the apples using a box grater. You should have about 2 cups of grated apple.
- Optionally, toss the grated apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Gently fold the grated apples into the pancake batter, being careful not to over-mix.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Once the oil is hot, use a 2-ounce ice cream scoop to portion the pancake batter onto the skillet, leaving space between each pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until bubbles form on top and the edges become golden brown. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- If you’re making multiple batches, keep the pancakes warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven while you finish cooking the rest.
- Stack the pancakes on a plate, and drizzle with maple syrup.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon on top and add more apples if desired.
