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Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes

[heart_this] · Jan 19, 2009 · 78 Comments

Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes

Despite the fact that my weekend was pretty busy, I managed to find the time to make a nice breakfast. I have been enjoying pancakes for breakfast on the weekends recently and this weekend apples were on my mind. I was thinking that pancakes with apple pie flavours would be great! I decided to go with a healthier recipe and made the batter with whole wheat flour and ground up rolled oats. While I was thinking about oats my mind wandered to apple cinnamon oatmeal and apple crisp with a rolled oat topping and I thought why not add some whole rolled oats for some additional texture? Speaking of texture, I wanted there to be nice big chunks of apple in the pancakes so I added some sliced up apple. I also wanted to maximize the apple flavour so I added some apple sauce. It was the perfect excuse to make some more roasted apple sauce . Of course I could not forget the cinnamon and I rounded the pancakes out with some ample syrup. But I did not stop there; I also topped the pancakes off with some caramelized apples and maple syrup. The apple and cinnamon oatmeal pancakes topped with caramelized apple turned out great! The were nice and moist and light and fluffy and good! I really liked the chunks of apple in the pancakes and the overall texture of the pancakes was rally nice. These pancakes were definitely full of apple flavour. I can’t wait to make these again!

Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes

Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats (ground in food processor)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons apple sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats
  • 1 apple (peeled, cored and chopped)
directions
  1. Mix the flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  2. Mix the maple syrup, milk, egg, butter and apple sauce in another bowl.
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients.
  4. Mix in the rolled oats and apple.
  5. Heat a pan and melt a touch of butter in it.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture into the pan and cook until the surface starts to bubble and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Flip the pancake and cook the other side until the bottom is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
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  1. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:48 am

    I can’t make pancakes. There’s something wrong with me doing it. I can do much more complicated stuff, but pancakes. I’ll take this recipe and give it a try. Who knows…

    Reply
  2. Suzer says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:43 am

    These look fantastic and I just bought some real maple syrup here in Oz, plus would like to make a higher GI brekky, so will invest in some wheat flour too.

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  3. MaryBeth says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:49 am

    This is a really good looking and might I say a very healthy looking breakfast, or If your anything like me it could also be a dinner.

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  4. Sharon says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:59 am

    Oh wow Kevin! You never fail to impress me! Delicious!

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  5. Heather says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:08 am

    mmmmm. apples and cinnamon are such a natural and wonderful combination. I LOVE that you put oatmeal to them. it sounds like such a wonderful addition!

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  6. VeggieGirl says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:08 am

    Scrumptious!! Glad you had time to make these!!

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  7. Dani says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:09 am

    what an interesting take on pancakes 🙂

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  8. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:14 am

    Those look outstanding, Kevin! I’m usually too lazy to make a fancy breakfast, but this is really tempting me!

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  9. Patsyk says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:17 am

    My husband is the one who makes breakfast on the weekends, so pancakes are his forte, not mine. I am guessing that each bite of yours was a bit of heaven!

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:20 am

    Oh my weakness is apples. I had apples on my mind today too in one of my recipes I posted today. That apple pizza looks so good too, I must have missed that post, definitely going to give both of these a try, I will bookmark them. 🙂

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  11. Jennifer says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:30 am

    I AM DROOLING!!!! Delicious!!!!

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  12. elly says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:39 am

    These look amazing. I love anything with apples and now that I can finally flip a pancake without scrambling it, I will have to make these 🙂

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  13. Hayley says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:47 am

    This looks like such a hearty and complete breakfast. Fruits, Whole Grains, Dairy, it’s all in there. Can’t wait to experiment with these this weekend.

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  14. Esi says

    January 20, 2009 at 2:49 am

    They sound great and decadent without being bad for you.

    Reply
  15. Sara says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:11 am

    These look amazing. I have been trying to replicate an oatmeal pancake that a restaurant here serves without much luck.

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  16. Rita says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:36 am

    I cannot make good looking pancakes, I actuallty made it a “food resolution” for this year:learn to make (not burn) pancakes..Yours look great, of course.

    Reply
  17. Manggy says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:40 am

    Oh, I’m sorry, I wasn’t able to read the text as my jaw dropped at that awesome picture!

    Reply
  18. Melissa says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:42 am

    Since I love your blog… I’ve left this award for you. Pick it up here…

    http://www.ofsoupandlove.com/2009/01/of-soup-and-love-and-swelling-head.html

    … and thanks.

    Reply
  19. ttfn300 says

    January 20, 2009 at 3:42 am

    fan freakin tastic 🙂 mmmm, i haven’t had pancakes since a couple days after christmas… might need to make them again soon!

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  20. Lisa says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:24 am

    Such elegance. Gourmet pancakes. You never fail to impress Kevin.

    Reply
  21. mikky says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:40 am

    how lovely… i really want a bite… 🙂

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  22. Mila says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:46 am

    Kevin! These look so yummy I just want to dive right in!

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  23. Anonymous says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:52 am

    Yummy for sure

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  24. Psychgrad says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:55 am

    I can just imagine the wonderful smell of these pancakes. Looks delicious.

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  25. noobcook says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:31 am

    What a delicious and hearty breakfast 🙂

    Reply
  26. Beachlover says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:32 am

    a very rich and pretty pancake!!

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  27. Lori Lynn says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:36 am

    Hey Kevin – you are an inspiration on all meals, breakfast too!
    LL

    Reply
  28. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    January 20, 2009 at 6:06 am

    Oh, how scrumptious looking! Fantastic!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  29. Cakebrain says

    January 20, 2009 at 7:19 am

    I live in a pancake-lovin’ household. I like how you’ve added a bit of roughage in the mix with the oatmeal. Looks delicious!

    Reply
  30. Lori says

    January 20, 2009 at 9:21 am

    You always manage to make pancakes look so beautiful. I need to go get some breakfast. Yum!

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  31. MeetaK says

    January 20, 2009 at 10:10 am

    you are a tease! these are incredible looking!

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  32. KJ says

    January 20, 2009 at 10:14 am

    I love this. It’s like a test of how much apple you can fit into a plate of pancakes. It sounds delicious.

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  33. Carolina says

    January 20, 2009 at 10:30 am

    Hi Kevin, followed your blog for a couple of weeks now, and I really like your recipes. I’m a vegetarian, and you have lots of gorgeous looking and sounding veggie recipes. Thanks! Have not yet tried any of them, but this weekend I will make one of your farro-salades (if I can find Farro, otherwise I’ll maybe use semi di orzo) and probably your apple-pancakes.

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  34. pigpigscorner says

    January 20, 2009 at 11:46 am

    WOW…they are making me hungry!

    Reply
  35. ashley says

    January 20, 2009 at 11:53 am

    oh goodness. looks so delicious!

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  36. Nina Timm says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    Wow, Kevin that breakfast will last me until supper time….delicious stuff!!!

    Reply
  37. Maya says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    I would love a plate please!

    Reply
  38. Parker says

    January 20, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    These are perfect looking pancakes. The roasted apple sauce is a great idea.

    Reply
  39. Jamie says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Oh my! Oh my! This has got to be on my to make list! Gorgeous! I love apples and cinnamon together and making apple-cinnamon pancakes must be the ultimate comfort food.

    Reply
  40. Dawn says

    January 20, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    Wow, these really look so good. Your photos are always so drool-worthy! Now I want pancakes!

    Reply
  41. Happy cook says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    Wowowow i would polist the whole plate if you serve them to me.
    Looks so yummy delicious.
    A plate just invite you saying eat me eat me 🙂

    Reply
  42. Clumbsy Cookie says

    January 20, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    I’m so drooling right now! This is so great Kevin! I would have this everyday of the week for breakfast!!

    Reply
  43. Marjie says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    These look terrific. I love adding fruit to my waffles, and it should be equally wonderful in pancakes!

    Reply
  44. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    What time is breakfast!! OMG these look wonderful!!

    Reply
  45. Debbie says

    January 20, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    The pancakes look so good. I would love them some morning!

    Reply
  46. Sandie says

    January 20, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    YUM! I’ve made it a point to start baking with more whole grains, and these pancakes will certainly be added to that repertoire.

    Reply
  47. Marysol says

    January 20, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    You know, that breakfast barely resembles what I had this morning: a grapefruit. It’s a cruel world.

    Reply
  48. Grace says

    January 20, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    amazing. also, amazing. 🙂
    i’m tempted to make these myself in honor of my cinnamon celebration which (shameless plug alert) you should enter. 🙂

    Reply
  49. Melissa says

    January 20, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Wow! That looks great, I would give anything to be eating one of those right now!

    Reply
  50. Maria says

    January 20, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    I always make big breakfasts on weekends. I hope the week hurries along so I can try these! They look amazing!

    Reply
  51. Paula says

    January 20, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    I’ve had apples on pancakes, but not in pancakes! What a great way to kick off your morning!

    Reply
  52. LP says

    January 20, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Try adding some boiled cider (availble at http://www.bakerscatalog.com). It give apple pie a real punch. Love your site.
    LP

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  53. OhioMom says

    January 21, 2009 at 12:26 am

    I want breakfast now! Those look really tasty Kevin.

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  54. Helene says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:48 am

    We love pancakes during the w-end. This looks like a hit. I would add a dollop of whipped cream on top.

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  55. Mrs Ergül says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:51 am

    very filling and healthy breakfast there!

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  56. Bobby says

    January 21, 2009 at 2:35 am

    I have been craving pancakes lately and this isn’t helping, these look soo good! I have never tried putting apple sauce into pancakes before, this is something I have to try.

    Reply
  57. Aggie says

    January 21, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    These are my kind of pancakes! Love that you used whole wheat flour and oats!!! I bet they were delicious with that fruit!

    Reply
  58. Pam says

    January 21, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    This looks like something you’d get in a fancy schmancy pancake house – only much,much better!

    Reply
  59. Judy says

    January 21, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    Kevin, these look so amazing! I can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  60. Jeanne says

    January 21, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    Oh Kevin… That looks like a reason to get out of bed in the morning!!

    Reply
  61. Erika says

    January 21, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    Wow, those look yummy!

    Reply
  62. Anonymous says

    January 22, 2009 at 1:42 am

    Delish. Simply delish.

    Reply
  63. Katrina says

    January 22, 2009 at 2:48 am

    Great looking pancakes!

    Reply
  64. we are never full says

    January 22, 2009 at 2:56 am

    wow. those oatmeal pancakes look really really good! apples and cinnamon are a classic combo.

    Reply
  65. katiez says

    January 22, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    Those look absolutely fantastic!
    Is there any better combination than oats, apples and cinnamon?

    Reply
  66. ana dane says

    January 22, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    these look heavenly- makes me wish i hadn’t just finished eating breakfast.

    Reply
  67. Deborah says

    January 22, 2009 at 4:36 pm

    those are some decadent pancakes!!

    Reply
  68. Pinjing says

    January 22, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    I’m drooling over these pancakes! Great job . . .

    Reply
  69. Maggie says

    January 23, 2009 at 6:01 am

    I just bought a bag of oat flour for bread. I have to give your recipe a try with it.

    Reply
  70. Shreya says

    January 23, 2009 at 9:59 am

    hi Kevin, oatmeal pancakes sound really healthy…love the apple addition:-)

    Reply
  71. Soma says

    January 23, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Its breakfast time & I am literally drooling. What a dish what a shot! I could actually use this for any meal.

    Reply
  72. lisa (dandysugar) says

    January 24, 2009 at 4:51 am

    Oh my god, this looks great! One of these days I’m going to make pancakes. These look so delicious!!

    Reply
  73. meeso says

    January 24, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    Wish I had had these for breakfast!

    Reply
  74. Jaime says

    January 30, 2009 at 4:47 am

    mmm i would love those. apples and cinnamon – you can’t go wrong

    Reply
  75. Culinary Cory says

    February 7, 2009 at 12:52 am

    I’m always looking for good breakfast recipes. I think I might try this one soon.

    Reply
  76. Tiff says

    January 23, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I made this pancakes this morning. I really enjoyed every bite!

    Reply
  77. kazy says

    December 23, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    Can I use steel-cut oats instead of rolled oats?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      December 24, 2018 at 11:47 am

      Steel cuts oats can be used and they would need to be cooked first. Enjoy!

      Reply

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