Light and fluffy Gingerbread Apple Pancakes made with whole wheat flour, applesauce in place of oil and zero butter! Top with warm spiced apples and drizzle with maple syrup!
There is nothing better than steaming hot pancakes and the smell of apples, cinnamon and nutmeg on a chilly Sunday morning. After an emotionally charged weekend saying goodbye to my brother and watching his bus pull away en route to Afghanistan, these were just the pick-me-up I needed to finish off my long weekend.Made with whole wheat flour, spiced with ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg, and tossed together with some unsweetened applesauce, these pancakes are lightened-up, yet taste sinfully delicious!
So on your next lazy weekend, feel free to indulge!
Gingerbread Apple Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups non-fat buttermilk
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, spices, baking soda and salt and make a well in the center of the flour mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk and applesauce and add to the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Batter will be slightly lumpy.
- Heat a greased skillet over medium heat and spoon about 1/4 cup batter onto skillet. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side or until pancakes are golden brown. Flip over when surface is bubbly and edges are slightly dry.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh apple slices and a bit of pure maple syrup, enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a great fall idea, nothing beats pancakes!! Will have to make this recipe:)
Gingerbread and Apple = Genius! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
yum! I need to give these a try the next time my kids beg for breakfast for dinner.
Kelly, these look so fluffy and packed with fall goodness. The hubs and I are big proponents of comforting, lazy fall breakfasts, and these look like winners to me.
Also love the spice combo and am always looking for new ways to combine fall flavors–I did oatmeal w/ apples, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg this morning. Tomorrow, I’m swapping for your ginger-cinn-nutmeg ratio. YUM!
Apple and cinnamon is such a classic combination. Loving this!
I love apple pancakes (just had some this morning!) and would love to try a gingerbread version! xo
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I am going to make these this weekend, finally a weekend off to cook! Wanted to say my prayers are with your brother, and say thank you to him for serving! I am a Mom of a Sailor, it is such a journey. My husband served in the Army, joining after we were married! SO thankful for the families of those that Serve, because they are truly what keeps the home fires burning….
Wishing your brother a safe and speedy return home, and wishing you peace of mind.
You made the absolute fluffiest pancakes! I swear my pancakes are always flat. always 🙁 These look delish Kelly!!! Love the gingerbread – apple combo!
these look amazing! i love pancakes and am always looking for something new and different :).