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Apple Sauce Pancakes Recipe

Whip up a batch of incredibly easy and delicious Apple Sauce Pancakes in just minutes! This simple recipe uses readily available ingredients and transforms them into fluffy, flavorful pancakes perfect for a quick breakfast or a delightful weekend brunch. The secret? Using applesauce (we used Gerber baby food in our test, but any kind works!) for extra moisture and sweetness. Get creative and experiment with other fruit purees – the possibilities are endless! This recipe is ready in under 20 minutes, so let's get cooking!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 347.5 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Sauce Pancakes

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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How to Make Apple Sauce Pancakes

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. Add ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 cup milk to the bowl.
  3. Whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Stir in ½ cup applesauce (or your favorite fruit puree).
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
  6. Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip when bubbles start to form on the surface.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, blueberry jam, or vanilla ice cream.
  9. Enjoy your quick and easy pancakes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

29g

Carbs

17g

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