Pancake Recipe: Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes with Brown Sugar Glaze

This recipe can be healthy and easy to make pancakes or a rich and decadent treat with the addition of the brown sugar glaze. A lower calorie pancake or maple syrup can be substituted for the glaze to reduce calories and fat. Cortland or Granny Smith apples are recommended. Walnuts, pecans, and brown sugar are delicious optional additions to the batter.

Pancake Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour

¼ cup baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 eggs

2 cups of milk

¼ cup vegetable oil

2 large apples; peeled cored and diced


Glaze Ingredients:
1 cup butter

1 cup dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

½ cup dark molasses

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the eggs, milk, and oil; stir just until smooth. Mix in the apple.

2. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. Flip and cook until browned on the other side.

3. To make the glaze, heat the butter in a heavy sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, and vanilla. Serve warmed spooned over pancakes.

Nutritional Information:
Servings per recipe: 5

Amount per serving: 1

Calories: 990
Cholesterol: 190mg

Total Fat: 52.7g