Description
Fluffy Apple Pancakes with Maple Syrup are a delightful breakfast treat that combines the light, airy texture of pancakes with the sweet, tart flavor of fresh apples. Each bite offers a perfect balance of fluffiness and sweetness, making them ideal for cozy family gatherings or lazy weekend brunches. Drizzle with pure maple syrup for an irresistible touch that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (cooled)
- 1 cup diced tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
- Pure maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while gently whisking until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Fold in diced apples until evenly distributed.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for another minute until golden brown.
- Serve warm with a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg