Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and brown sugar.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, egg, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. (The batter should be lumpy.)
- Place a nonstick pan or griddle over medium-low heat. Drop dollops of the batter onto the hot pan. Once bubbles form, flip the pancakes once and continue cooking 1 to 2 more minutes until the pancakes are cooked throughout. Serve immediately with maple syrup or other toppings.
Notes
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- Don’t Overmix: Do not overmix the batter or the pancakes will be dense and flat rather than light and fluffy.
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- Add Sautéed Apples: As an optional topping, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons brown sugar to a sauté pan set over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, add sliced apples and cook, stirring, until the apples have softened slightly. The apples are great with easy applesauce pancakes, but also on top of oatmeal or yogurt!
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