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A top view of applesauce pancakes on a white plate with cinnamon and apples in the background.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Applesauce Pancakes

Fluffy and tender with subtle apple flavor highlighted with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. These yummy applesauce pancakes are easy to make and super kid-friendly!
Yield: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour substitute another cup of all-purpose flour if you like
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon or a hefty pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, applesauce, and vanilla. Stir in the melted butter.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, just until well-incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a griddle heated to 350 degrees (or a pan on the stove on medium to medium-high heat). The batter will be somewhat thick - you may have to spread it around a bit with the measuring cup after you pour it. Don't fret if they're not perfect circles - rustic is always good! Cook until browned by both sides, and pancake is cooked through.
  • Serve with butter, if desired, maple syrup or apple cider syrup.

Notes

Serves 4 (three 4-5" pancakes each)

Dairy-Free Option

Use plant-based milk and melted coconut oil, vegetable oil, or vegan butter.

Vegan Option

Make the substitutions for dairy-free, and also include two flax eggs. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon ground flax meal with 1/3 cup water. After about 5 minutes, once it's thick, add it to the recipe where you would have added the eggs.
10/5/2024 recipe update: I've moved the recipe for apple cider syrup out of this post and into its own post. The recipe for apple cider syrup can be found here.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1g, Calories: 443kcal, Carbohydrates: 68g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 114mg, Sodium: 676mg, Potassium: 341mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 520IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 316mg, Iron: 3mg