Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Applesauce
- 1 Egg
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well and set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, and egg until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Gently mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix to avoid tough pancakes.
- Preheat Pan: Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Ensure the heat does not exceed medium-high to prevent burning. Add a small pat of butter and allow it to melt and coat the pan.
- Cook Pancakes: Scoop the batter into the heated pan, forming pancakes of your preferred size. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to look dry, then carefully flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the second side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the pancakes from the pan and serve immediately. Top with butter and maple syrup or preferred toppings.
Notes
- Using applesauce instead of oil or butter in the batter helps to reduce fat content and adds natural sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Adjust heat as necessary during cooking to avoid burning pancakes.
- These pancakes freeze well; store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or oven.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
