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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    By Kaleigh McMordie - November 22, 2015, Updated April 2, 2021

    Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oat Pancakes

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    For chilly fall mornings, there's nothing better than healthy apple cinnamon oat pancakes topped with warm apple cinnamon topping. Full of fresh apples, whole grain oats and warm cinnamon, these easy apple pancakes are simply delicious! (dairy-free, no added sugar, gluten-free option)

    healthy apple cinnamon pancakes

    Apple cinnamon pancakes always remind me of my grandpa. When I was a kid, we would go to our family's lake house almost every weekend in the summer. My grandpa was always the first one up in the morning, hours before many of us would even think about getting up. We could always hear him banging around in the kitchen, fixing coffee in the percolator and making himself a fruit cup.

    But there were always good things to come, usually in the form of his famous apple cinnamon pancakes. The smell of Grandpa's apple cinnamon pancakes cooking in the morning was the most wonderful and delicious thing to wake up to on a lazy Saturday morning. And now I'm sharing that same fuzzy feeling with you!

    Why You'll Love These Apple Pancakes

    These apple cinnamon pancakes are the best fall breakfast for chilly mornings, and they're perfect for using up apples after a trip to the orchard. I love that they're made with healthy ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, and apples, and no added sugar (just leave the maple syrup out of the apple topping). They cozy cinnamon spices and warm topping of soft spiced apples is heavenly. They're perfect to make ahead to hat up during the week, and they are great for serving to babies and toddlers, since they have no added sugar. 

    four image collage showing steps to mixing apple cinnamon oat pancake batter.

    How To Make Apple Cinnamon Oat Pancakes

    1. First, grind oats in the food processor or blender to make a 'flour'. Whisk the oats with the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
    2. Add the egg, vanilla, and soda water. 
    3. Grate a small apple and gently fold it into the batter.
    4. Scoop batter by ¼ cup and spread it onto a griddle. Let it cook until you see bubbles appear on the surface and the edges start to dry. Flip the pancakes and continue cooking until done. Repeat with the remaining batter.side by side images of chopped apples in a pot before cooking and after cooking.
    5. Meanwhile, make the apple topping. Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat. 
    6. Add a diced apple, cinnamon, water and maple syrup (if using). Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add water as necessary to keep the apples from sticking. 
    7. Serve the pancakes topped with the warm apple mixture and/or maple syrup!

    healthy apple cinnamon pancakes with maple syrup being poured on top.

    Tips and Recipe Variations

    • For no added sugar, leave the maple syrup out of the apple topping. I usually do and it still tastes great!
    • For gluten-free, use your favorite cup for cup gluten-free flour in place of while wheat flour, or replace with more oat flour.
    • You can also use your favorite milk instead of the soda water, but I find the soda water gives pancakes a fluffier texture.
    • Peel the apples for the topping if you prefer. I never do because I'm lazy and I don't mind the skin.
    • Keep the heat slightly lower than for regular pancakes. Since these are oat based, they take just a little longer to cook.

    healthy apple cinnamon pancakes stacked on a white plate with a bite taken out.

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    Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oat Pancakes

    healthy apple cinnamon pancakes with maple syrup being poured on top.
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    For chilly fall mornings, there's nothing better than healthy apple cinnamon oat pancakes topped with warm apple cinnamon topping. Full of fresh apples, whole grain oats and warm cinnamon, these easy apple pancakes are simply delicious! (dairy-free, no added sugar, gluten-free option)

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 14 pancakes 1x
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • ½ cup white whole wheat flour (or your favorite gluten-free cup for cup flour)
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 ¼ cups seltzer or soda water
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 small apple, grated (about 1 cup)

    For apple topping:

    • 1 tsp coconut oil or neutral flavored oil
    • 1 small apple, diced
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tbsp water (or as needed)
    • 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Heat a large skillet or griddle to 325° F or medium low heat. Lightly grease with coconut oil or cooking spray, if necessary.
    2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
    3. Add egg, soda or milk, and vanilla to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
    4. Gently stir in grated apple.
    5. Pour ¼ c batter for each pancake onto preheated skillet or griddle. Cook until bubbles form in the top and the bottom is slightly browned. Flip and continue to cook until done.
    6. Repeat with remaining batter.
    7. To make apple topping, heat coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft, about 10 minutes. Add more water if needed to keep the apples from sticking.
    8. Serve pancakes with apple topping and/or maple syrup.

    Keywords: healthy apple cinnamon pancakes, apple oat pancakes, healthy apple pancakes

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Valerie Grubb says

      October 07, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      Is it one cup of already ground oats or measure a cup of oats and then grind them?

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        October 07, 2017 at 2:56 pm

        Hi Valerie,
        You measure one cup of oats, then grind them! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Mary Roberts says

      September 05, 2017 at 8:09 pm

      Should the egg whites be just gently beaten or whipped until peaks form?

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        September 06, 2017 at 6:00 am

        Hi Mary, you just need to whisk them lightly. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Kristin Van Ness says

      October 17, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      Yummmm! I love apple cinnamon pancakes. We do a lot of beer pancakes around here - extra fluffy! Thinking of exchanging club soda for beer. Any thoughts?

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        October 18, 2016 at 8:02 pm

        Hi Kristin! I think subbing beer would be a great idea! Maybe even a hard cider!

        Reply
    4. Nazima says

      September 23, 2016 at 6:56 am

      Looks delicious! Great pancake recipe for fall!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        September 23, 2016 at 8:23 am

        Thanks Nazima!

        Reply
    5. Zeina Khawam, RD says

      September 22, 2016 at 8:29 pm

      Yum! I need to male these pancakes, they look soooo good!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        September 22, 2016 at 8:44 pm

        Thanks Zeina! They're great for fall!

        Reply
    6. Shahzadi Devje says

      September 22, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      These look amazing Kaleigh! I remember mum's love of apple trees and we had one in the back garden. Would love picking apples and baking with her!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        September 22, 2016 at 8:52 pm

        Thank you, Shahzadi! That sounds so amazing, I hope I can have an apple tree one of these days. Isn't it great how food can bring back lovely memories?

        Reply
    7. Rebecca says

      September 22, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      YUM! these look so so delish! My mom always sautees apples to top her pumpkin pancakes. I love apples on just about anything. I guess I have to.... being from Washington 😉

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        September 22, 2016 at 8:50 pm

        Mmm that sounds delicious! Perfect for fall! My hubby would eat apples all day!

        Reply
    8. Jessica Levinson (@jlevinsonrd) says

      January 14, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Yum! Love the food memory associated with these pancakes. They remind me of my apple peanut butter pancakes too!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh M says

        January 15, 2016 at 10:38 pm

        Me too! Those sound so yummy, I'll have to try them soon! 🙂

        Reply

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