These healthy apple cinnamon pancakes with yogurt not only make a delicious low carb breakfast, but can also be enjoyed as a snack anytime. They contain yogurt, apple, almond flakes for a bit of crunch and no added sugar!
The combination of apple, cinnamon and almond tastes delicious in apple pie but works equally well in this healthy apple pancakes breakfast recipe. Even without the sugar that apple pie would normally contain. These semi-sweet apple pancakes with cinnamon and yogurt are moist, fruity and sweet yet contain no added sugar, honey or any other sweetener.
Healthy apple cinnamon pancakes
I have used sweet, rather than sour tasting apples in this recipe. Together with the cinnamon and almonds (both naturally sweet ingredients) they make these pancakes sweet enough to enjoy even on their own.
If, however, you can’t imagine breakfast pancakes without a drizzle of maple syrup that’s absolutely ok, too. You could also dust them with a little powdered sugar if you like.
These cinnamon apple pancakes are made from scratch yet are quick and easy to make.
These healthy pancakes not only make a delicious breakfast, they can also be enjoyed as a snack (either hot or cold). They also make a delicious healthy lunchbox idea. I think the almond flakes work well with the soft fruit, adding pleasant subtle crunch to the texture (something my own children really liked about these pancakes).
If you like making healthy pancakes check out healthy blueberry pancakes as well as healthy pumpkin pancakes. You might also like Polish crepes and crepes with spinach.
Equipment you’ll need
- Measuring cup and spoon
- 3 bowls, including 1 large
- Whisk and spoon
- Apple corer, peeler and grater
- Large spoon and large non-stick pan
How to make healthy apple cinnamon pancakes: step-by-step
1.Start by combining the flour, baking powder and salt and stirring thoroughly using a whisk.
2. In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, yogurt and milk.
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3. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
4. In a separate bowl combine the grated apple with the cinnamon and almond flakes and stir. Add into the egg mixture and stir to combine.
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5. Add the dry ingredients all at once.
6. Stir just to combine. The mixture should be lumpy.
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7. Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil and drop spoonfuls of batter onto the pan. Flatten a little and fry over a fairly low heat for 3-4 minutes on each side to give them a chance to cook through and not let them brown to quickly.
Top tips
- Use sweet rather than sour tasting apples.
- Grate the apples just before adding into the batter – they are prone to discoloration.
- Use Greek yogurt, Skyr or another thick yogurt. You might also like my healthy banana yogurt pancakes and these easy yogurt pancakes with avocado sauce
- Do NOT overstir the batter – stir just to combine. The batter should be lumpy.
- Make small pancakes – they will cook better.
- Fry the pancakes over a fairly low heat so they cook on the inside and do not brown too quickly. These pancakes are quite moist even after cooking.
More breakfast apple recipes
If you like these apple pancakes you might also like healthy apple crumble as well as gluten free apple muffins.
Check out also this collection of 18 healthy, easy vegetable breakfast recipes.
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Healthy Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon & Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 medium/large sweet apples
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- 6 tbsp flaked almonds
- 2 medium eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt/Skyr
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of sea salt
- Olive oil for frying use 1 tablespoon per batch
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir using a whisk and set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, yogurt and milk until the mixture is silky smooth. Set aside.
- Core, peel and coarsely grate the apples. Combine with the almond flakes and cinnamon and stir thoroughly. Tip into the egg mixture and stir well. Add the flour mixture and stir just to combine. Do not overstir, the batter should be lumpy.
- Heat up a little oil (about 1 tablespoon) in a pancake pan, drop spoonfuls of batter onto the pan, flatten a little and fry the pancakes over a low heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are lightly browned. Fry the pancakes in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan, using approximately 1 tablespoon of oil for each batch.
- Serve with maple syrup, a bit of powdered sugar sprinkled on top or without any toppings.
Notes
- Use sweet rather than sour tasting apples.
- Grate the apples just before adding into the batter - they are prone to discoloration.
- Use Greek yogurt, Skyr or another thick yogurt. You might also like my healthy banana yogurt pancakes and these easy yogurt pancakes with avocado sauce
- Do NOT overstir the batter - stir just to combine. The batter should be lumpy.
- Make small pancakes - they will cook better.
- Fry the pancakes over a fairly low heat so they cook on the inside and do not brown too quickly. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. These pancakes are quite moist even after cooking.
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RECIPE LINK PARTIES
I am bringing this easy apple cinnamon pancakes recipe to What’s Cookin’ Wednesday and Fiesta Friday (co-hosted by Indian Curry Shack and La Petite Casserole)
Oooh yum these sound amazing! I am all pancakes out this year but will definitely try them soon. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Thanks! I’ve stopped making pancakes too, at least for a while, though I’m sure I’ll make another batch soon, they are so easy.
These pancakes sound great. My mouth is watering now! 😀 Thanks for sharing! Happy Fiesta Friday, Monika. 🙂
Thank you! Always happy to share with Fiesta Friday:)
I have been craving pancakes for quite a lot, I was planning to make some tmw with banana…. but yours with apples sounds very interesting! Thanks a lot for bringing this recipe at FF!
Thank you! Glad you like the recipe:)
Hey Monika! I loved the idea of adding no sugar in the pancake. If we all start to relish the natural flavours of fruits, then we surely wouldn’t miss the added sweetener. I am sure with the cinnamon powder these must be smelling amazing too 🙂
As a token of appreciation, I’m sharing this recipe link as the Recipe of the Day on our Facebook group ‘Recipe Repertoire’ (a group uniting food bloggers and food lovers). Congrats and do join and have a look at https://www.facebook.com/groups/703073099864104/
Happy FF! 🙂
Thank you for sharing my recipe and your kind words Anugya! I’ve joined the group and liked your facebook page too:)
Complete pleasure, Monika! 🙂
We are always looking for new pancake recipes–I will definitely keep this one in mind! I have all the ingredients on hand. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! Glad to hear you like the recipe:)
Yes please! I love apples and cinnamon and such a good idea to use the natural sweetness of apples instead of sugar, delicious x
Thanks Sarah! My motto is always ‘less sugar’ rather than ‘sugarless’ and I think these pancakes are sweet enough:)
I love putting apple or other fruit in pancakes – these look yummy!
Thank you! I love it too, though I typically put fruit in muffins, not as often in pancakes.
Mmm…I wish I had a stack of these sitting in front of me right now! They look wonderfully wholesome and I’m sure they’ll go perfectly with my favorite pancake topping – applesauce!
Thank you! Glad to know you are a fan of apple too:)
I love cooking apples and these pancakes sound so delicious. I think if we all reduced our sugar that we’d be surprised that it wasn’t missed all that much.
Thank you Julie! I absolutely agree, I think cutting down on sugar in general, rather than worrying about what to replace it with is probably the easiest way to have a healthier diet.
These sound great, lovely idea to use apples for flavour and sweetness.
Thank you! I wanted to make pancakes that didn’t really need any syrup, that could also be enjoyed as a snack. That’s why I used the apples. Thanks for stopping by:)
YUM!!! I LOVE all the flavours in here and I especially like the fact that they are healthy too!! Eb x
Thanks Eb! I think keeping things simple makes them more likely to be healthy.
What a great idea to include apple and cinnamon in you pancakes, they sound absolutely delicious.
Angela x
Thanks! I tried to make them a little more exciting so they could also be a snack without having to add syrup.