These apple spice pancakes are completely gluten free and the perfect cozy fall breakfast!
As the crisp autumn air settles in, there’s nothing quite like waking up to the warm, comforting scent of apple spice pancakes wafting through the kitchen. These fluffy pancakes are infused with the perfect blend of sweet apples and aromatic spices, making them an irresistible breakfast treat. Whether you’re enjoying a lazy weekend brunch or looking for a quick weekday morning boost, this recipe brings all the cozy flavors of fall right to your plate.
This recipe uses grated apples as well as chunks for an unmistakeable apple flavor! The chunks of apple become softened as you cook and add the most perfect texture to these pancakes.
Why These Apple Spice Pancakes are a Must-Make
These pancakes are everything you love about fall in a single bite—soft, fluffy, and packed with the warm spices of the season. The grated apple adds a subtle sweetness and a moist texture that takes these pancakes to the next level. Whether you’re serving them up for a special occasion or just a cozy morning at home, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
What You’ll Need for This Recipe
Apples of course! For this recipe, you will be grating one large apple (or 1 cup) and chopping 1/2 of an apple. The apple chunks are to sprinkle on the batter while cooking.
Eggs We are using three eggs in this recipe.
Gluten Free All Purpose Flour I used Bob’s Red Mill Baking Flour.
Maple Syrup Just a bit for subtle sweetness!
Plant Milk I used almond.
Spices Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
Vanilla A must-have flavor enhancer.
Baking Powder For the fluffy pancake rise.
Olive Oil Just a bit for moisture!
How to make apple spice pancakes
Step 1
Have your pancake pan preheating. You will want the temperature to be pretty high to make pancakes. Then, measure out all of your ingredients. Grate and chop your apples.
Step 2
Whisk eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, olive oil, almond milk, and spices together until fully combined.
Step 3
Add your flour and baking powder to the mixture.
Step 4
Once everything is mixed evenly, fold in your grated apples until fully combined.
Step 5
Butter or spray your pan. If butter immediately turns brown or sizzles aggressively, the pan is just a little too hot. Once the pan is hot, but not hot enough to burn your pancakes, spoon out your batter. Sprinkle the chopped apples on top and cook.
Step 6
When the pancakes appear mostly cooked, then flip them. Cook for about another minute.
Step 7
Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
What to put on top of apple spice pancakes
There are so many toppings you can use for these pancakes! Butter and maple syrup is classic and perfect. You could top with more apples and cinnamon, too!
Apple Spice Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple grated
- 1 medium apple chopped
- 1 cup GF All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup plant milk I use almond
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat pan on low heat while you make the batter.
- Grate one apple and chop the other. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together your flour, baking powder, and spices. Set aside.
- Whisk eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, olive oil, almond milk, and spices together until fully combined.
- Add your dry ingredients and mix.
- Fold in the shredded apples until the mixture is even.
- Butter or oil your pan. Start pouring batter.
- Sprinkle chopped apples into the batter once it is on the pan. When you can see the batter almost cooking through, flip. Cook for 1 more minute on this side.
- Top with your favorite toppings and serve warm. Enjoy!
