Apple Pancakes

Delicious pancakes filled with cinnamon-spiced apple and raisins. These Apple Pancakes are a great finger food for baby-led weaning, toddlers or for adding to a lunchbox.

Child Holdin Stack of Apple Pancakes Topped with Cinnamon Apples

This is a great recipe to make with your little ones. Double the batch and pop a stash in the freezer, to add to the lunchboxes or to have as a quick snack option.

How to Make Apple Pancakes

To make these pancakes you start by sauteeing chopped apple with cinnamon until soft. This is then added to pancake batter along with some raisins. The result is a delicious fluffy pancake with sweet apple pieces.

I have seen a lot of apple pancake recipes with raw grated apple added to the mixture. If you are short on time, or your child doesn’t like “bits” then this is a great alternative.

Personally, I love the little chunks of apple along with the raisin and the texture contrast it provides.

Apple Pancake Batter with Sauteed Apple Pieces Before Combining

Cooking Tips

To ensure fluffy, delicious pancakes follow these tips

Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately. – Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another bowl. Pour the wet into the dry and..
Just Barely Mix – You should still see some small and medium-sized lumps in the batter. If it is too smooth you risk your pancakes being dense. Add the apples and raisins and stir until just combined.
Get the right heat – I find a medium heat is perfect for this pancake. This will vary depending on your stove. Make a small test pancake first to check the temperature. If the outside is scorched and the inside is still raw then turn down the heat.
Wait for the bubbles – Flip the pancakes only once bubbles form on the top. The other side will cook quicker, cook until golden.

Apple Pancakes in Pan Before and After Flipping

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Apple pancakes are a great make-ahead food and they can be enjoyed cold or reheated easily. Allow the pancakes to cool to room temperature before storing.

Refrigerating Apple Pancakes
- Once cool, store in an airtight container and refrigerate.
Freezing Apple Pancakes
- Place the pancakes on a baking tray, so they are close together but not touching. Place in the freezer until frozen, around 30 mins. Then transfer to a freezable container.

You can re-heat apple pancakes, from frozen, in the

Microwave (depending on oven, around 15sec for 1 pancake)
Oven ( 175c / 350f), place on a tray, cover with foil and heat for 10 mins.

Stack of Apple Pancakes Topped with Cinnamon Sautéed Chopped Apple

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Delicious fluffy pancakes filled with cinnamon-spiced apple and raisins.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves:18 pancakes

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Instructions

Place the raisins in a small bowl and soak with boiling water. (SEE NOTE 2)
Heat a nonstick skillet over a medium heat and add one teaspoon of the coconut oil (or butter). Add the chopped apple and cinnamon, reduce the heat, and saute until soft, around 3 mins. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl combine the flours and baking powder. In a separate bowl mix together the egg and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir. Don’t over mix, a few small and medium lumps are fine.
Drain the raisins and add to the pancake batter along with the sauteed apples. Stir until just combined.
Heat a nonstick skillet on a medium heat (SEE NOTE 3) and brush with coconut oil/butter. Add tablespoons of the mixture into the pan, I did 4 at a time.
When bubbles rise to the surface, flip and cook the other side until golden.
Repeat until the mixture is finished.

Recipe Notes

I often make these with 100% wholemeal flour. Depending on what your family is used to, you can use 100% plain, 100% wholemeal or any ratio in between.
This step is optional but I love how plump and moist the raisins become when soaked. They taste great in the pancakes.
The trick to making good pancakes is to get the temperature right. This will vary depending on the stove. Make a small test pancake first to check the temperature. If the outside is scorched and the inside is still raw then turn down the heat.

Making for a baby: If making for a baby either grate the apple or make sure the apple pieces are chopped small and cooked until very soft.
Nutritional information is a rough ESTIMATE only. Results will vary depending on brands used.

Nutrition Facts

Apple Pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 55
Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 9mg0%

Potassium 128mg4%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%