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.
These were AMAZING!!!!!
My pancakes always turn out flat! These look so fluffy and light. Can’t wait to try it
If you don’t have applesauce what could you substitute?
If you don’t have applesauce, what could you substitute?
Oh. My. Gosh. These were the MOST AMAZING PANCAKES I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could not believe how delicous they were. I was worried about how thick the batter was, but it was perfect. The smell was my first hint that they would be fantastic. It took a LOT of self control not to go back for thirds, fourths, etc. Thanks again! Can you tell I’m excited? Can’t wait to wake up so I can have some more for breakfast. haha
What a lovely flavor combination!
I just made these for myself and my boyfriend for a late brunch and they were amazing! He definitely approves 🙂
These look delicious, apple and gingerbread are some of my favorite flavors and I can’t wait to make them next Sunday. Good luck to your brother, I cannot imagine how hard it must be to say goodbye to him. Wishing him a safe time 🙂
These look delicious, apple and gingerbread are some of my favorite flavors and I can’t wait to make them next Sunday. Good luck to your brother, I cannot imagine how hard it must be to say goodbye to him. Wishing him a safe time 🙂