Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
These apple cinnamon oatmeal pancakes are not only full of healthy ingredients, but they’re thick, filling and perfect to get you started in the morning! Plus they’re gluten free!
Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Oat Pancakes
Apples and cinnamon have always been a comfort for me so it seems only natural to pair that combination with my favorite kind of breakfast!
And while I adore pancakes for breakfast, the box kind just don’t do them any justice. These apple pancakes contain the perfect balance of fuels to fire up your system in the morning and keep you full until your next meal.
Oats have always been a classic breakfast staple because they literally “stick to your insides”- in a good way! Oats are filling and full of fiber which makes them perfect in the morning. Combine them with the healthy fats of flaxseeds and the deliciousness of apple and these pancakes sure pack a nutritional punch!
Just a few of the healthy benefits of oatmeal pancakes:
- High in fiber
- Gluten free
- Good source of healthy fats
- Over 4 grams of protein per pancake
Related: Love apples as much as we do? Try our apple cinnamon energy bites or our apple pie smoothie recipe too!
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes Ingredients
- 1 cup oats*
- 1/2 cup oat flour*
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tbs flaxseed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons syrup
- 1/2 apple peeled & grated
- 1/2 apple sliced
*Note: To ensure that your oatmeal pancakes truly are gluten free, double-check the packaging for your oats and oat flour to ensure that they are produced in an environment free of gluten cross-contamination.
Tip: you can use a grater or a food processor fitted with the grater attachment for easier apple grating.
Kitchen Tools Used
- Food processor (Our “big mouth” food processor has lasted us years!)
- Non-slip mixing bowls
- Flat griddle pan
How to Make Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
First, peel your apples. Remove apple cores, then chop the apples in a food processor. Set aside.
Combine oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder and flaxseed in a large mixing bowl.
Add in the eggs, syrup and applesauce and stir to combine slightly. Add in the almond milk and mix together until well combined and batter is “wet.”
Mix in your chopped apples.
Heat your griddle or frying pan over medium heat, just as you would for regular pancakes. Coat with butter or cooking spray.
Divide the pancake batter into six equal portions. If using a large griddle, you may be able to cook them all at once. If using a smaller frying pan, you may need to cooke them in batches.
Use silicone spatula to press down the mixture and create a pancake shape.
As pancakes cook, place 2-3 apple slices on top, pressing down firmly so the apples cook into the pancakes.
Cook for 4-5 minutes (or until bottom is starting to brown) and flip.
Cook another two minutes or until heated through.
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Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
Apple cinnamon oatmeal pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start the morning!
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tbs flaxseed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons syrup
- 1/2 apple peeled & grated
- 1/2 apple sliced
Instructions
- Mix together oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder and flaxseed.
- Add in the eggs, syrup and applesauce and mix to combine slightly. Add in the almond milk and mix until wet.
- Combine the grated apple.
- Coat a pan in non stick spray and heat over medium
- Portion out the pancake mixture into the pan into six pancakes. You'll need a silicone spatula to pressdown the mixture and create a pancake shape.
- Top the pancake with 2-3 apple slices pressing down firmly (the alternative is to use the slices to top the pancakes with fresh apples)
- Cook for 4-5 minutes(or until bottom is starting to brown) and flip.
- Cook another two minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1 pancakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 174Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 6g
These apple cinnamon oatmeal pancakes are far from light and fluffy. They’re thick, filling and perfect for breakfast! They contain healthy, nutrient dense ingredients to not only taste great but keep your system fueled and filled for the morning.
For more delicious and easy breakfast ideas, check out our Chocolate Caramel Waffle recipe or our Kid-friendly Mermaid Smoothie Bowl recipe: