apple pancakes

Who knew that pancakes could be made with apples? What a brilliant idea - talk about a yum way to get your five plus a day! When I saw them over at Smitten Kitchen, I just knew I had to have them. They have been on my mind ever since (kinda weird and obsessive I know). So when I finally got a night off exam study, I didn't hesitate to whip up a batch. And eat them. Yum!


Apple Pancakes

2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 granny smith apples, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon

1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs well, add the milk and vanilla and beat together.

2. Sift in the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the grated apple, nutmeg or cinnamon to the bowl and stir to combine.

3. Heat a large frying pan over a medium-low heat and spray lightly with oil. Place spoonfuls of the batter into the pan, flattening them out slightly to ensure even cooking. When lightly browned underneath, flip and continue cooking for another few minutes until cooked through.

4. Serve warm with a dusting of icing sugar or drizzle of maple syrup. Or both!

Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen.