Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
Course
Breakfast
Servings
12
4-inch pancakes
Servings
12
4-inch pancakes
Ingredients
1
cup
buttermilk
(I mix 1 tablespoon vinegar with 1 cup milk)
2/3
cup
rolled oats
1
large egg
beaten lightly
1
tablespoon
light brown sugar
1
Granny Smith apple
grated
3/4
cup
whole-wheat flour
1
teaspoon
baking powder
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
cinnamon
2
tablespoons
butter or coconut oil
plus additional for brushing the griddle
Toppings
maple syrup
applesauce
nut butter
whole-milk Greek yogurt
Instructions
In a bowl whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and oats and let the mixture stand for 15 to 20 minutes. (You can mix the night before).
In a large bowl whisk together egg, brown sugar, and apple.
Stir in flour, the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons oil, and oat mixture, until well mixed.
Heat a griddle over moderate heat, brush it with butter or coconut oil. Drop the batter (approximately 1/4 cup) on the griddle
Cook the pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes until it starts to bubble. Flip and cook or golden and cooked through.
Serve with topping of choice
Recipe Notes
NOTE:
Add 1/4 – 1/3 cup chopped nuts and/or 2 tablespoons of raisins for increased fiber and nutrient density
Exchange cinnamon for cardamom or a pinch of allspice or nutmeg
Adapted from Epicurious:
Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
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