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    Pinch Me Good! » Breakfast » Apple Cinnamon Pancakes – Gluten Free

    Apple Cinnamon Pancakes – Gluten Free

    October 17, 2021 by Amy Estes Leave a Comment

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    These apple cinnamon pancakes are a fun way to change up your pancake routine by adding in some sweet chunks of apple and cinnamon.  They come out perfectly fluffy and delightful and this apple pancake recipe is totally gluten free and easy to make in under 15 minutes!

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    Apple Cinnamon Pancakes are a very familiar recipe that I grew up enjoying on Saturday mornings as a kid. This version is made a little healthier but still has that light and fluffy texture and all of that wonderful apple cinnamon flavor.

    These healthy apple pancakes are similar to these Almond Flour Pancakes except these are made with the addition of sweet apples and cinnamon. They come out so light and flavorful and they are even delicious without syrup. It’s true!

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    Why you’ll love this apple pancake recipe

    • The best gluten free pancakes recipe!
    • Light and fluffy
    • Easy to make in 15 minutes or less!
    • Great meal prep recipe
    • Kid-friendly

    Ingredients For Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

    • Gluten free all purpose flour – I used King Arthur’s Measure for Measure Flour
    • Eggs – 2 large eggs
    • Milk + apple cider vinegar – to make the buttermilk, you can also use 1 cup buttermilk
    • Butter – I like to use unsalted so I can control the salt but salted also works
    • Apple – like pink lady or Granny Smith
    • Vanilla – real vanilla extract
    • Maple syrup – pure maple syrup plus more for serving
    • Baking powder – I used gluten free
    • Cinnamon and salt – to bring out all of the flavors in these pancakes
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    How to make Apple cinnamon pancakes

    1. Make the buttermilk if not using store-bought: Combine 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in a medium bowl and let that sit for 5-7 minutes.
    2. Mix up the dry ingredients in a separate medium size mixing bowl.
    3. Add the eggs, butter, vanilla and maple syrup to the buttermilk and mix well to combine.
    4. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the wet ingredients. Gently mix the batter together, turning the bowl as you mix until everything is combined into a thick, fluffy batter. Then fold in the apples.
    5. Heat up a griddle pan to medium heat and spread some butter or coconut oil onto the surface of the pan to prevent the pancakes from sticking. Pour the apple cinnamon pancakes batter onto the griddle in 1/3 cup amounts. Cook for 3 minutes per side. Continue until you have cooked all of the pancakes.
    6. Serve hot with your favorite pancake toppings.
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    Get the full list of ingredients and recipe instructions in the recipe card below.

    Cinnamon Apple Pancakes Variations

    • You can use any gluten free all purpose flour you prefer as long as it contains xanthan gum. I used King Arthur’s brand.
    • Melted coconut oil in place of the melted butter works really well.
    • I used unsweetened almond milk but any type of milk will work for the buttermilk or you can use store-bought buttermilk. You will need about 1 cup.
    • Add in some chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts
    • Make this apple cinnamon pancakes recipe vegan by using dairy free milk and butter and flax egg in place of the eggs.

    Storing and reheating Apple Pancakes

    To store: You can store these apple cinnamon pancakes after they have been cooked and cooled, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    To reheat: You can reheat these pancakes in a pan on the stovetop on medium-low heat for 1 minute per side. You can also reheat them in the toaster oven or microwave.

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    Tips for making the best apple cinnamon pancakes

    • Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately and then combine them so the pancakes turn out nice and fluffy.
    • Make sure not to over mix the batter or the pancakes will turn out gummy and not fluffy. When combining the ingredients gently fold them together using a rubber spatula or a large spoon.
    • Use a 1/3 cup measuring cup that has been sprayed with cooking spray to drop the apple cinnamon pancakes batter onto the griddle for the best light and fluffy pancakes.

    More gluten free pancake recipes

    • Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
    • Blueberry Protein Pancakes
    • Almond Flour Pancakes
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    More healthy breakfast recipes

    • Healthy Apple Muffins
    • Gluten Free Air Fryer Bagels
    • Easy Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Oatmeal
    • Healthy Zucchini Muffins

    Did you make this apple cinnamon pancakes recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. You can also tag me on Instagram @pinchmegoodfood so I can see your creation.

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    Apple Cinnamon Pancakes – Gluten Free


    • Author: Amy
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 8–10 pancakes 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    These apple cinnamon pancakes are a fun way to change up your pancake routine by adding in some sweet chunks of apple and cinnamon. They come out so fluffy and delicious and this apple pancakes recipe is gluten free and can be made in under 15 minutes!


    Ingredients

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    Wet Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup – plus more for serving

    Dry Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups gluten free all purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 cup, peeled, diced apple – plus more for serving

    Instructions

    1. Make the buttermilk – combine 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in a medium size bowl.  Let that sit on the counter for 5-7 minutes.  It should thicken like buttermilk. 
    2. In a separate medium size bowl, mix up the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt)
    3. Then add the eggs, butter, vanilla and maple syrup to the bowl with the buttermilk and ix well to combine. 
    4. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the wet ingredients.  Lightly fold and mix everything together until it forms a smooth, slightly thick batter. Then add and fold in the diced apples. 
    5. Heat up a nonstick skillet or griddle on the stovetop to medium heat and spread some butter all over the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.  Pour the pancake batter in 1/3 cup amounts onto the griddle and cooke the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side.  Continue until you have cooked all of the pancakes. 
    6. Serve hot with maple syrup and more diced apple. 

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      Notes

      • Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately then combine them.  This makes the pancakes fluffy. 
      • You can store these apple cinnamon pancakes in an airtight container after they have cooled and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
      • Easily reheat the pancakes in a griddle on the stovetop or in the microwave or toaster oven. 
      • Prep Time: 5 minutes
      • Cook Time: 10 minutes
      • Category: Healthy Breakfast
      • Method: Griddle
      • Cuisine: American

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