Apple Cinnamon Pancakes – Gluten Free

Name: Apple Cinnamon Pancakes - Gluten Free
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
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; 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

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!

Full stack of apple cinnamon pancakes topped with chopped apples with a fork on the plate and a white pitcher behind the plate.

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!

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

Ingredients for apple cinnamon pancakes with labels over each ingredient.

How to make Apple cinnamon pancakes

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.
Mix up the dry ingredients in a separate medium size mixing bowl.
Add the eggs, butter, vanilla and maple syrup to the buttermilk and mix well to combine.
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.
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.
Serve hot with your favorite pancake toppings.

Glass mixing bowl with buttermilk in it. — Make the buttermilk

Flour in a glass bowl with a bowl of buttermilk behind it and rainbow coloured whisk in front of it. — Make the buttermilk

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.

Stack of pancakes on a white plate with chopped apples and syrup on the pancakes with a fork on the plate.

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.

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