Apple Pancakes

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These pancakes are incredibly fluffy, moist, and a real treat whether served for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack. The grated apples add lovely natural flavour and texture while boosting the fiber for healthy, glowing skin.

Made with 100% whole wheat flour for an extra nutrient kick, they taste just like an apple pie on the go!

 

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Key Health Benefits

High in Soluble & Insoluble Fiber

Naturally Sweetened with Low Added Sugars

Rich in Antioxidants & Micronutrients

Nutritional value

Key Health Benefits

High in Soluble & Insoluble Fiber

Whole Wheat Flour: Retains the whole grain kernel, supplying essential complex carbohydrates and insoluble fiber for healthy digestion and steady satiety.

Fresh Grated Apples: Apples are a rich natural source of pectin—a soluble fiber that helps support gut microbiota, aids digestion, and assists in maintaining healthy blood cholesterol levels.

Naturally Sweetened with Low Added Sugars

The natural sugars from grated fresh apples and raisins provide sweetness throughout the batter without needing refined white sugar. This helps keep the overall glycemic load lower while delivering vitamins and minerals alongside the natural sugars.

Rich in Antioxidants & Micronutrients

Raisins & Apple Skins: Deliver essential polyphenols and flavonoids that fight oxidative stress in the body. Raisins also provide key minerals like potassium and non-heme iron.

Cinnamon: Packed with anti-inflammatory compounds that help regulate blood sugar spikes after meals by improving insulin sensitivity.

Sustained Energy & Satiety

The combination of whole-food protein (from the egg and milk), dietary fiber, and healthy fats helps slow gastric emptying, providing long-lasting morning energy without a rapid blood sugar crash.

Nutritional value (made with whole milk)

Nutrient Value per Pancake
Calories 95 kcal
Total Fat 3.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Sodium 119 mg
Total Carbohydrates 15.1 g
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g
Total Sugars 5.0 g
Protein 3.2 g

 

Apple Pancakes

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Servings: 8 pancakes
Author: Marina Beretta Araujo

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of milk of your choice
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp of cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
  • 2 gala apples or 2 small apples of a different variety grated
  • 3 tbsp of raisins optional
  • 1 cup of whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp of baking powder
  • Butter for greasing

Instructions

  • Whisk together the milk and the egg until froth.
  • Add the cinnamon and the oil and whisk some more. Incorporate the apples and the raisins, whisking well. Add the flour and the baking powder and whisk until just combined.
  • Grease a hot iron cast skillet with ¼ tsp of butter, add 2 generous tbsp of batter, using the back of a spoon help flatten and shape the pancakes.
  • Cook until small bubbles form on the surface (about 2 to 3 minutes), then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup and enjoy!

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Hi There!

I’m Marina, awesome you can join me!

Here we celebrate easy to make delicious healthy food! We often times substitute traditional ingredients for superfoods to increase the nutritional value while still keeping it finger licking good!

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