Hi guys, today’s post is one of the recipes featured in my 5 Autumnal Breakfast Ideas post. You know what that means? More cinnamon, that’s what. The inspiration for today’s recipe came from the many health bloggers who cracked the perfect healthy pancake recipe. You know the one, bananas, oats and dairy free milk? Well, I’ve said it a million times now, but I hate banana. And although I do have a couple of banana pancake recipes up, I can’t say they’re something I ever make for myself. I got the idea to try and make a similar recipe replacing the banana with unsweetened applesauce. Apples and cinnamon are the perfect autumnal combination, which leads to these cinnamon apple pancakes being created.
Not going to lie, it wasn’t as easy as I first thought. Simply switching banana for applesauce didn’t work, but I got there. In true pancake fashion, the first one was a complete fail. Then I realised the key to making these pancakes a success is to keep the heat really low. Leaving them low for a minute or two longer than I would other pancakes kept them intact, traditional pancake cooking method left them a little limp.
Clearly, I was feeling the toffee apple vibes when I made these, at 10am… because I opted for a date caramel sauce to go with them. The sauce is simply made from dates, water and maca powder so that’s guilt free too.
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegan and soy free.
Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
Ingredients
Pancakes
- ½ cup GF oats
- ¼ cup GF self-raising flour
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
Date Caramel Sauce
- 30 g dates
- 50 ml water
- 1 tsp maca powder
Instructions
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Heat a non-stick frying pan on a low heat, add a little oil if pan isn't non-stick.
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Add all ingredients other than the baking powder to a blender to combine then stir in the baking powder until completely smooth.
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Add a small amount of pancake mix to the pan and cook on one side for 3-4 minutes, until small bubbles appear across the full surface of the visible side. Then flip to the other side and cook for a further 2 minutes until golden. Repeat 6 times until all mixture is gone. Pour sauce over them before serving.
Sauce
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Add all ingredients to a blender until smooth. Then pour mixture into a small saucepan on a high heat.
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Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture starts to caramelise on the top layer. Serve immediately.
Serve and enjoy!
What do you guys think of the applesauce switch up? What are your favourite pancake toppings?
Until next time,
Sophie
Mmmmm this sounds so yummy! I love bananas myself, but using them as a base for so many healthy treats can get a bit boring. I definitely want to try this out sometime this Autumnal/Christmas season. Time to go down to Whole Foods to pick up some ingredients 🙂
Oh. My. God. I’m so new to vegan pancakes but I’m willing to try anything these days and THIS sounds like a must-try recipe, the fact they don’t take long to prep or make is also a winner! NEEEEEED these in my life! x x
Ellis // http://www.elliswoolley.co.uk
This sounds so delicious, I’m gonna have to try it out soon! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Oooooof, these look so good. I’m new to vegan food, but I’d definitely be down to give this a go!!
junniku.com
I’ve been craving pancakes lately but haven’t felt like the super heavy kind, these look amazing! Bookmarked this recipe to try out next week. Thank you 🙂
Julia // The Sunday Mode
These look so delicious and easy to make, I’ll definitely be gong them a go. Sound perfect for autumn!
Cora | http://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk/
I don’t like banana’s either! This sounds like an amazing alternative with flavours for a delicious pancake. Cinnamon is one of my favourite flavours so I’m definitely going to have to give this a try! Your recipes always sound and look soo good!
Amy,
https://creativenails.uk
You are the best at coming with the most yummy yet healthy recipes!
My fav toppings for pancakes would definitely be strawberries and maple syrup!
Beaulife.org
This looks so delicious!!!! I love how easy recipes you make!
Xoxo Babita
http://travelhues.com
They sound delicious. I never have done any vegan pancakes but those sound like worth a try.
Lea, xx
This sounds so yummy! I love cinnamon, I’m definitely giving these a go.