Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamon Pancakes are a comforting fall breakfast made with healthy ingredients. Fresh apples, oats, flax, and whole wheat flour make these pancakes both energizing and cozy.
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Why this Apple Pancake Recipe is a Keeper
These healthy apple pancakes are made with lots of cinnamon flavor. They’re quick and easy to whip up in just a few minutes, with spiced apples and oats. These pancakes are perfect for apple season, or any time you want a satisfying breakfast. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe for homemade apple pancakes made with whole wheat flour:
- 20 Minute Meal: These whole grain pancakes take just 20 minutes to make.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the pancake ingredients for these whole wheat pancakes can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Favorite: This whole wheat pancakes recipe is easy to make, and your family will love it.
What Apples are Best for Apple Pancakes?
Different apples have different flavors, so you have lots of options to choose from. Granny Smith apples will give your pancakes a tart flavor, while honeycrisp apples are sweeter. You can also try golden delicious, braeburn, or pink lady apples.
Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Ingredient Notes
- Whole Wheat Flour: Use regular whole wheat flour. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to pour batter onto the skillet.
- Flax Seed: Make cinnamon apple pancakes with four tablespoons of ground flax. Use 2 tablespoons if you’re halving the recipe.
- Shredded Apples: Use any variety of apples you want. Peel and dice them before making the pancakes.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes Prep Ahead Suggestions
- Batter: Make the batter up to a day in advance. If you let the batter sit it will thicken up.
- Pancakes: Freeze for up to 3 months after cooking.
Special Equipment Needed for Fluffy Apple Pancakes
- Griddle: Pour the batter onto the griddle, or use a skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray beforehand.
Pro Tip for Healthy Apple Pancakes
Grating the apple releases more of its juices and creates a more even distribution throughout the batter. This results in a moist, flavorful pancake with a hint of apple sweetness in every bite
How to Make Apple Pancakes
These pancakes were a hit with my family, and I’d love to share this great recipe with you, too. Use apple pieces to give the pancakes a little touch of sweetness, along with cinnamon and oats. Follow the recipe exactly, or see our variation tips below for more ways to enjoy these pancakes.
These are the basic steps to make these apple cinnamon pancakes. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions and to rate the recipe.
1. Soften the Apples
Microwave diced apples for 2 minutes. Then, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, flaxseed, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients in a separate bowl: vanilla, milk, and canola oil. Whisk together dry and wet ingredients.
3. Make the Pancakes
Pour in the apples. Then, using a measuring cup or cookie scoop, pour the pancake batter onto a greased griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Flip and cook the pancakes on both sides and serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Toaster Strudel Pancakes
- Storing: Store leftover pancakes in the fridge in an airtight container. You can also freeze them to use later.
- Reheating: Reheat pancakes in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warm.
- Using Leftovers: Eat pancakes up to 3-5 days after storing. Pancakes are topped with all your favorite fixings.
Variations and Substitutions for Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
- Nuts: Add chopped almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- Chocolate: Add chocolate chips or cocoa powder. You can also add in some brown sugar.
- Syrup: Make these apple pancakes with maple syrup and cinnamon, or add maple extract to the batter.
- Apples: Add an apple topping onto the pancakes, or mix in unsweetened applesauce, apple pie spice, or apple cider for more apple flavor.
Spiced Apple Pancake FAQs
Serve these pancakes with apple cinnamon oatmeal or apple crisp bars.
Whole wheat flour is healthier, but you can use all purpose flour instead if you want.
Flip the pancakes over when bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancake. They are fully cooked when both sides are golden brown.
Expert Tips to Make Cinnamon Apple Pancakes with Apple Topping
- Add Nuts: Crushed walnuts or pecans add a great crunch.
- Toppings: Finish with maple syrup, apple sauce or more fresh fruit and a little whip cream.
- Variation tip: Replace the milk with buttermilk for extra fluffy pancakes.
- Alternate ingredient: Whisk in a little vanilla protein powder for extra protein loaded pancakes.
- Cooking: After you mix the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients, how many pancakes you make at once may depend on how big they are. Space them a few inches apart, and cook about 6-8 on the griddle at a time to ensure your pancakes don’t run into each other.
- Banana Pancakes: Add in bits of sliced banana as well.
- Alternate cooking method tip: If you are making a lot of pancakes, pop in the oven at a low to medium heat to keep the pancakes hot.
- Spices: Use an apple pie or pumpkin pie spice blend to add more flavor.
Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Apples, peeled and diced finely
- 1 â…“ cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 4 tablespoons Ground Flax
- ½ cup Rolled Oats
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla
- 1 ½ cups Milk
- 4 Tablespoon Canola Oil
Instructions
- Add apples to a small bowl and microwave for 2 minutes or until softened. Set aside.
- Stir together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine milk, vanilla and oil. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
- Carefully fold in softened apples. Batter will be thick.
- Pour batter onto greased skillet or griddle using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Brown on both sides and serve hot.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Nuts:Â Crushed walnuts or pecans add a great crunch.
- Toppings:Â Finish with maple syrup, apple sauce or more fresh fruit and a little whip cream.
- Variation tip:Â Replace the milk with buttermilk for extra fluffy pancakes.
- Alternate ingredient: Whisk in a little vanilla protein powder for extra protein loaded pancakes.
- Cooking: After you mix the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients, how many pancakes you make at once may depend on how big they are. Space them a few inches apart, and cook about 6-8 on the griddle at a time to ensure your pancakes don’t run into each other.
- Banana Pancakes: Add in bits of sliced banana as well.
- Alternate cooking method tip:Â If you are making a lot of pancakes, pop in the oven at a low to medium heat to keep the pancakes hot.
- Spices: Use an apple pie or pumpkin pie spice blend to add more flavor.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Can I use all purpose flour???
The flavors in these pancakes are so tasty! My kids loved the apple cinnamon, and didn’t even realized they were eating whole wheat pancakes. 😂
That is what I call a win!! Thanks.
I was looking for something a little different to make for breakfast, and these pancakes were perfect! The apple and cinnamon flavors were perfect for fall, but I’d eat these anytime of year!
We can’t get enough of these whole wheat apple cinnamon pancakes! They are so addicting. I’m making this on repeat!
This is so perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious!
Love this recipe! Perfect for breakfasts – filling and tasty. Thank you!
I was already looking forward to the weekend (i know it’s only Monday, but I’m anticipating one of those weeks) but now I’m really anxious for it to come so we can make these!
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You won’t be sorry! These are so yummy! Thanks for stopping by. It’s nice to meet you! 🙂
Pancakes are my kids favorite breakfast food. I am going to have to try these this weekend 🙂