Recipe: Apple pancakes

These apple pancakes come together with help of a blender. Add all of the ingredients to the blender, give it a whirr and breakfast is prepped. These are great to make ahead of time, freeze and then warm to enjoy.

Serves 3

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats, can sub for gluten-free
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Coconut oil or olive oil, for cooking

Directions

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Let the batter sit in the blender while you heat your griddle. If batter is way too thick, you may need to add a few extra tablespoons of milk to the blender and reblend for a few seconds.

Lightly coat a griddle with coconut oil or olive oil and place over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add about 1/3 cup of the batter for each pancake. Cook for 2-4 minutes until pancakes slightly puff up and you see a few bubbles along the edges.

Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown on the underside. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

190 calories, 6g fat, 270mg sodium, 27g carbohydrates, 7g protein, 1g fiber, 11g sugar (includes 4g added sugars)

Adapted from: Ambitious Kitchen

Reviewed by PeaceHealth dietitians and nutritionists.