Naturally Sweet Applesauce Pancakes
Make fluffy pancakes using applesauce for natural sweetness, reducing your need for extra syrup. This is a simple, reliable breakfast recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: About 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in the applesauce.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Flip when bubbles appear on the surface.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier breakfast option, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- If your applesauce is chunky, blend it slightly before adding it to the batter for a smoother texture.
- This recipe makes great kid friendly breakfast portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30