Apple Pie Pancakes

February 13, 2024

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average rating is 4 out of 5

This comforting fall breakfast is topped with comforting spiced stewed apples for a nourishing and warming breakfast.

Easy to digest. Stewing apples with spices breaks down some of the fibers and makes them easier for your body to digest.
Gluten free. Using gluten-free oats and chickpea flour instead of whole wheat flour keeps these pancakes suitable for those on a gluten-free diet.
Helps support gut health. Oats, apples, and chickpeas are rich in fiber which can feed your beneficial gut bacteria and send beneficial signals throughout your body.

1 medium apple

¼ cup water

1 small stick cinnamon

2 cloves

1 green cardamom pod

¼ cup rolled oats

¼ cup chickpea flour

1 tsp baking powder

Pinch salt

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

¼ cup plant based milk

1 tbsp almond butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp chia seeds, optional

Oil, for cooking

MAKE STEWED APPLES. Dice apples into large chunks. Place in pot with water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pod. Bring to boil. Simmer until apples are soft, about 15 minutes.
MIX DRY INGREDIENTS. Add rolled oats to a blender. Blend until powdery. Place in mixing bowl with chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix to combine.
MIX WET INGREDIETS. Add plant based milk and almond butter in a small bowl. Whisk until almond butter is completely dissolved. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
MAKE BATTER. Add milk mixture to dry ingredients. Mix well to combine. Stir in chia seeds, if using.
COOK. Heat skillet to medium heat. Brush lightly with oil. Add a ladleful of batter. Let cook until bubbles form and the edges start to dry out, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip. Cook on the second side until pancake is firm to touch. Remove from heat. Repeat with remaining batter.
SERVE. Top pancakes with stewed apples and other desired toppings.

How many pancakes does this recipe make? The quantities written make 6 3" pancakes
Do I need to use chickpea flour in these pancakes? The chickpea flour adds a boost of protein and makes them slightly softer. You can omit it and replace with another 1/4 cup of rolled oats
How can I store apple pie pancakes? Store pancakes and apples separately. Stewed apples can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Pancakes can be stored in a resealable bag in the fridge for up to a week. For longer term storage, pancakes can be stored in the freezer and reheated in a toaster oven or microwave when ready to eat.