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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Breakfast Recipes » Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

    Published: September 18, 2020 / Updated: October 28, 2023 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

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    Start your day on a sweet note with these Apple Cinnamon Pancakes. These fluffy pancakes are deliciously sweet, and easy to make! Perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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    Want a yummy, super delicious breakfast or brunch? As the weather turns and leaves fall, I crave all things apple cinnamon.

    A huge stack of these fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes will warm you right up!

    These are fast, easy, SO fluffy, and sweet. Such a tasty way to start a cool, crisp fall day!

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🍏 Ingredient notes
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Cooking tips and recipe FAQs
    • Kitchen tools and equipment
    • More breakfast and brunch recipes
    • More apple cinnamon recipes
    • Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

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    Who doesn't love a stack of fluffy pancakes to start the day? These apple pancakes are a great idea for your next breakfast or brunch.

    • Easy - The steps are easy to follow. My kids can make this recipe!
    • Simple - You only need a few simple ingredients that you can find in any local grocery store.
    • Quick - Make this easy pancake recipe in 30 minutes.
    • Adaptable - See my notes for ways to customize this recipe to your liking.
    • Delicious - With a thick, fluffy batter, tart and tasty apples, and sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, these pancakes are sure to make everyone's tastebuds happy!

    🍏 Ingredient notes

    ingredients for apple cinnamon pancakes
    • Green Apples - Granny Smith apples are my favorite apples to use in baking and cooking. They are tart, but then that tartness simmers into a sweetness with heat. They also hold their shape nicely. For this recipe, you will both grate the apples to include in the batter, and you'll dice them for the topping.
    • Milk - You can use whatever milk you have on hand - whole milk, 2%, or 1%. Or, if you are dairy-free like me, you can use almond milk.
    • Eggs - Using room temperature eggs is usually better for baking. I find the same holds true for making pancakes and waffles. Room temperature eggs mix more easily and evenly with the other ingredients.
    • Baking powder - this is the leavening ingredient that helps give these pancakes the rise they need to be taller and fluffier.
    • Butter - You're going to use unsalted butter in two separate steps: melted and cooled butter to coat the pancakes so they hold the cinnamon sugar coating. Then a tablespoon of butter (pat of butter) to sauté the diced apple topping at the end. I use dairy-free butter, but you can use whatever butter you have in the fridge.
    • Cinnamon sugar - You're going to use a cinnamon sugar mixture in two separate steps. You'll make a cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat each pancake with. And you'll use some cinnamon and sugar in the batter itself. I've broken out the ingredients by step, so you will know how much to use separately in each step.

    🌟 Pro tip: keep a mason jar with cinnamon sugar mix in your spice drawer or pantry. You can use it for so many recipes, including apple cinnamon donuts, churro bites, chocolate chip pumpkin bread, and more.

    diced apples on top of a stack of pancakes

    Exact measurements of ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this post. Here are some helpful tips to guide you as you make this recipe.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Cooking tips and recipe FAQs

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    • Make this dairy-free: use your favorite dairy-free butter alternative and milk alternative. I've found you can substitute these easily using the same measurements and the pancakes turn out delicious!
    • Don't skip the resting step! Setting your mixed apple cinnamon pancake batter on the countertop to rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking allows the gluten in the flour to relax and the starch grains to swell. This results in fluffier pancakes!
    • Make the batter ahead of time: you can mix the batter together and set it, covered, in the refrigerator overnight. Only do this if you followed the recipe and used baking powder; if you use baking soda, you cannot make this ahead of time since the active ingredients in baking soda start working right away and you'll end up with flat pancakes the next day.
    What's the best way to store pancakes?

    If you have any pancakes leftover, allow them to cool down, then wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    What's the best way to reheat pancakes?

    To reheat pancakes, you have some options. The easiest is to pop them into a toaster oven. You can also reheat these apple cinnamon pancakes in an air fryer or in the microwave.

    Kitchen tools and equipment

    pancakes on the skillet

    You'll need two main tools to make these pancakes:

    • a griddle or skillet
    • a good flipping spatula.

    For everyday cooking, I love my T-fal non-stick skillets.

    You'll also need a wide spatula, one that helps you flip pancakes without the batter flopping over too much on the sides. You can usually find a good wide heat resistant egg/pancake flip spatula for around $10 or less.

    pancakes on the skillet

    The third tool that I use is optional: pancake rings. I got this set of four interlocking egg/pancake rings from Amazon for around $12. They're great!

    These are totally optional - you can absolutely make this recipe without them. However, these rings help the pancakes form these nice, uniform circles for big happy pancake stacks. And, it helps the batter form these fluffy pancakes!

    More breakfast and brunch recipes

    If you're looking for fast breakfast recipes, try our Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls or Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties. For more savory dishes, try one of these yummy breakfast recipes:

    • make ahead breakfast casserole
      Overnight Breakfast Casserole
    • huevos rancheros breakfast sandwich on a plate.
      Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Sandwich
    • half pan of orange cinnamon rolls with icing
      Overnight Orange Cinnamon Rolls with Cardamom
    • Ham Cheddar Spinach Quiche
      Ham and Spinach Quiche

    More apple cinnamon recipes

    • several apple cinnamon donuts on a wire rack, one with a bite taken out of it.
      Baked Apple Cinnamon Donuts
    • several apple vegetable muffins on a cooling rack with one hand taking a muffin.
      Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
    • bowl of Air Fryer Apple Crisp with scoop of ice cream.
      Air Fryer Apple Crisp
    • Air fryer apple hand pies on a rack with caramel
      Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    Stack of apple cinnamon pancakes topped with maple syrup and diced apples.

    Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

    5 from 8 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Total Time: 30 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Start your day with a tall stack of fluffy, sweet pancakes with delicious fall flavors!
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 709kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Large Skillet

    Ingredients

    Cinnamon Sugar + Butter Coating

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

    Pancakes

    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup grated green apple, peeled and cored
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Apple Topping

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 cup diced green apple, peeled and cored
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    Instructions

    Make the Cinnamon Sugar + Butter Coating

    • Mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside
    • Melt ¼ butter in a microwave and set aside to let cool up to room temperature

    Mix the pancake batter

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and grated apple.
    • In a separate large bowl. whisk together the flour, baking powder, 3 tablespoons of sugar and one teaspoon of cinnamon.
    • Combine the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until all of the ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside and let this batter rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
    • Heat your griddle or skillet on the stovetop to medium heat. Add a bit of oil to the pan, and then slowly pour the batter to form pancake circles (or pour into pancake rings if you are using them). Watch the pancakes carefully and when bubbles start to form, carefully use a wide spatula to flip each pancake over. Place cooked pancakes on a plate while you make the rest of the batter.
    • Brush each pancake with a bit of the melted & cooled butter. Sprinkle with your prepared cinnamon sugar. Set aside while you make the apple topping.
    • Using the same griddle or skillet over medium heat, gently sauté the diced green apples with a pat of butter. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes, just until the apples get a nice caramelized coating but are still a little crisp.
    • Top each pancake stack with some diced apples and serve with maple syrup.

    Notes

    Makes approximately 4 servings
    Eggs :Using eggs that are at room temperature are usually better for baking, and I find the same holds true for making pancakes and waffles. Room temperature eggs mix more easily and evenly with the other ingredients.
    Make this dairy-free: use your favorite dairy-free butter alternative and milk alternative. I've found you can substitute these easily using the same measurements and the pancakes turn out delicious!
    Don't skip the resting step! Setting your mixed pancake batter on the countertop to rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking allows the gluten in the flour to relax and the starch grains to swell. This results in fluffier pancakes!
    Make the batter ahead of time: you can mix the batter together and set it, covered, in the refrigerator overnight. Only do this if you followed the recipe and used baking powder; if you use baking soda, you cannot make this ahead of time since the active ingredients in baking soda start working right away and you'll end up with flat pancakes the next day.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 703IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. andrew says

        October 13, 2024 at 9:57 pm

        5 stars
        one of the best pancakes that my family like..

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 15, 2024 at 10:18 am

          5 stars
          so glad to hear it, Andrew! Thank you for sharing.

      2. Alexandra says

        September 18, 2020 at 8:20 pm

        5 stars
        The perfect weekend brunch, these pancakes are absolutely delicious!

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      3. Tara says

        September 18, 2020 at 6:16 pm

        5 stars
        Definitely the perfect way to start the day! Such wonderful pancakes for the season. Love those diced apples stacked on top.

        Reply
      4. Jacqueline Meldrum says

        September 18, 2020 at 5:46 pm

        5 stars
        Oh fabulous flavours. I am about to go to bed dreaming of these pamcakes.

        Reply
      5. Jennifer says

        September 18, 2020 at 4:42 pm

        5 stars
        Apples and cinnamon are my weakness, and now that apples are in season, I can't wait to try this recipe. All your recipes are so amazing!

        Reply
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