4.72 56 Published Aug 16, 2023, Updated Sep 19, 2024 They’re sweet, comforting and feel indulgent even though they are 100% healthy in my book…they’re loaded with protein and fiber. One serving (4 pancakes) has 5 grams of fiber and 18 grams of protein. Boom, the perfect way to start your day! Added bonus: The batter is made in the blender, which makes it super easy to whip up and easy to pour directly from your blender into the skillet for cooking. If you’re as excited about apple season as I am, you should definitely check out my apple pie overnight oats or these delightful apple yogurt muffins. Both are perfect for adding more apple goodness to your mornings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Healthy – Jam-packed with healthy ingredients and have 18 grams of protein per serving! Family-friendly – Both adults and kiddos will love these pancakes. Easy to make – Just add ingredients directly to your blender. Yay for less dishes! Delicious – The cinnamon apple topping is chef’s kiss! Don’t skip this step.
Ingredients Needed
old fashioned rolled oats – rolled oats are the base of this recipe. Once blended, the oats turn into oat flour! Oats are naturally gluten-free but are often cross-contaminated, so make sure you grab certified gluten-free if needed! I like using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Whole Grain Rolled Oats. egg whites – acts as a binding ingredient, keeps the pancakes light and fluffy and really amps up the protein! I usually use liquid egg whites (from a container) so I don’t have to crack eggs and waste the yolks. cottage cheese – another protein booster, cottage cheese also helps to keep these pancakes moist. I typically use full-fat cottage cheese, but 2% cottage cheese will also work. applesauce – make your own homemade applesauce or use store-bought. Just make sure it’s unsweetened if you go that route. baking powder – a leavening agent. cinnamon – a must for apple pancakes! apples – you’ll need about 1-2 apples for both the pancakes and the topping, peeled and finely chopped into pieces. I prefer to use Honeycrisp, Pink Lady or Fuji apples, but any variety will work. maple syrup – this is my favorite natural sweetener. We’re using maple syrup to make the cinnamon apples and for an additional drizzle on top. cinnamon apple topping – this is legit the best part of this recipe (in my opinion). It’s an extra step but 100% worth it! For the cinnamon apples, I use the same quick microwave method that I use for my apple overnight oats and it works like a charm. It makes instant baked apples!
How to Make Apple Pancakes
What to Serve With Apple Pancakes
We often eat these pancakes on their own for breakfast, but if you’re hosting a brunch or want a more filling meal, here’s what I recommend serving with pancakes:
Quiche – get your savory fix with this dairy-free spinach quiche or this kale and feta crustless quiche. Meat – some sort of breakfast sausage and/or bacon would be delish paired with these pancakes. Fruit salad – I love this fruit salad with mint or this simple fruit salad. Coffee – make this pumpkin spice latte for the ultimate fall experience. Fun drink – make these apple cider mimosas or keep it healthy with this apple pie apple cider vinegar drink.
How to Store Leftovers
These pancakes store super well which also makes them great for meal prep! If I make these pancakes on a Sunday, I like doubling the recipe so we have leftovers for the week. Let your pancakes cool before putting them in an airtight container or ziplock bag (I like using my Stasher bags). Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. To reheat, I like to pop them in the toaster oven so they get a little crispy, but you can also reheat them in the microwave. If serving with the apples, I’ll make more cinnamon apples the morning of. I also like eating the pancakes cold, straight out of the fridge. I’m weird like that!
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