Description
Start your day right with these fluffy, nutritious oatmeal apple pancakes, bursting with sweet apples and warm spices for a delightful breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed for vegan option)
- 2 cups diced sweet apples (like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop the apples into small pieces.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Whisk until blended.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk and egg until smooth.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- Cook Your Pancakes: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour about half a cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top, about 2-3 minutes; then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer pancakes to plates and drizzle with maple syrup. Add extra apple slices or nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in a dash of nutmeg. Substitute diced bananas or berries for the apples for a different twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they’re great reheated!