Enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast with these fluffy homemade apple cinnamon pancakes. Made with fresh apples and a hint of cinnamon, these pancakes are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve them warm with maple syrup for a perfect start to your day. These pancakes are quick and easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and grated
- Maple syrup, for serving
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the grated apple.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup.
Interesting Facts
Apples are packed with fiber and antioxidants, making these pancakes a nutritious choice for breakfast.
Adding grated apple to the batter adds a natural sweetness and extra moisture to the pancakes.
You can customize these pancakes by adding chopped nuts or raisins to the batter if desired.