Apple Yogurt Pancakes with Cinnamon and Grated Apple Recipe
Delight in these fluffy Apple Yogurt Pancakes, a perfect blend of sweet grated apples, creamy yogurt, and warm cinnamon. Easy to make and wonderfully flavorful, these pancakes offer a nutritious twist on a classic breakfast favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: About 8 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (plus more for cooking)
- 1 large apple, grated (preferably a sweet variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- Optional: Chopped nuts or raisins
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined to create an even dry mix.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the plain yogurt, milk, egg, sugar, and vegetable oil. Whisk these ingredients until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Apple with Wet Mix: Add the grated apple into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to incorporate the apple evenly throughout the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, ensuring you don’t overmix. It’s fine if the batter remains slightly lumpy.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with vegetable oil to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup portions of the batter onto the skillet. Cook each pancake for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and edges start to look set.
- Flip the Pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake using a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Adjust Heat as Necessary: Monitor the heat to ensure pancakes cook evenly without burning; reduce the heat if they brown too quickly.
- Keep Warm: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and cover them with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm while finishing the rest of the batter.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.
- Use sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp for the best flavor balance.
- Do not overmix the batter; some lumps ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, honey, or your favorite pancake toppings.
