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.
Scrumptious breakfast creation, Kelly! The extremely slim apple slice garnish is super stylish. Yum!
This looks so good! I love that you used whole wheat flour! xox, Pam
YUM! These look so delicious. Perfect for a fall meal. I made some pumpkin waffles last week for Sunday Brunch. They were so good! The recipe is on my blog 🙂 mygracefulself.blogspot.com
These would make for a spectacular fall brunch. Thanks for sharing.
mmmm…I can smell the aroma now! What a delicious flavor combo! You are so creative 🙂
gorgeous photos Kelly!! These look divine!!
These looks so fluffy and delicious! Can’t wait to try them! My prayers are with you and your family during your brother’s deployment! I wish him a safe and sound return!
Mmmm! What a delicious combination! Will def be making these this weekend!
Yes please! Looks like big ol’ plate of Fall. Keeping your brother in my prayers!
This looks wonderful and sounds like it will taste super delish!