These healthy apple cinnamon pancakes with yogurt not only make a delicious 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 recipe. Even without the sugar that apple pie would normally contain.
Why this recipe works
These semi-sweet apple pancakes are moist, fruity, delicious, and made with no added sugar, honey or any other sweetener.
They are made from scratch yet are quick and easy to put together.
In addition to being a great breakfast or brunch item 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).
Apple cinnamon pancakes ingredients
I have used sweet, rather than sour tasting apples in this recipe (varieties such as Gala, Cox, McIntosh or Golden Delicious are all good options). 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 pancakes also contain 2 eggs, milk, a little butter and yogurt to make them soft and fluffy.
The dry ingredients include flour, baking powder and salt.
Preparing the apples
Core and peel the apples then coarsely grate. Apples brown easily so prepare them just before adding into the batter. I do not recommend combining them with the cinnamon and almonds in advance as they will release juice (in addition to becoming brown).
Step-by-step recipe instructions
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.
3. Stir until the mixture is smooth. Pour in the melted butter and stir.
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.
5. Add the dry ingredients all at once.
6. Stir just to combine. The mixture should be lumpy.
7. Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil (or use cooking spray) and drop spoonfuls of the 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 (such as Gala, McIntosh, Cox, Golden Delicious etc).
- 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 healthy banana yogurt pancakes and chia pancakes.
- 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.
- Refrigerate leftover pancakes, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. Pop in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
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- Healthy Apple Crumble with Walnuts and Ginger
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Healthy Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon & Yogurt
Equipment
- Non-stick frying pan
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet apples
- 1⅓ tsp cinnamon
- 2 medium eggs
- 150 g Greek yogurt (⅔ cup)
- 120 ml milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 100 g flour (⅔ cup)
- 6 tbsp slivered almonds/flakes optional
- 1⅓ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- pinch of sea salt
- Olive oil or oil spray for frying
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, soda and salt, stir using a whisk and set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, yogurt and milk until the mixture is silky smooth. Stir in the melted butter and set aside.
- Core, peel and coarsely grate the apples. Combine with the almond flakes and cinnamon and stir thoroughly. Pour 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 healthy banana yogurt pancakes and chia pancakes.
- 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.
- Refrigerate leftover pancakes, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. Pop in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.
Hi, I am Monika, welcome to Everyday Healthy Recipes! This blog is all about creatively simple recipes with a healthy twist, old classics with a modern take, and an occasional Polish dish thrown into the mix - all easy to make, healthy and delicious, perfect for everyday cooking. 
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 🙂
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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.