Apple Crisp Pancakes

Ingredients

• 🧂 Ingredients:

  For the Pancake Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • A pinch of salt

  • 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)

  • 1 egg (or ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce for eggless)

  • 1 tbsp melted butter or oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  For the Apple Crisp Topping:

  • 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 2 tbsp rolled oats

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg or clove

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  👩‍🍳 How to Make Apple Crisp Pancakes:

  🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Topping

  1. In a pan over medium heat, melt butter.

  2. Add chopped apple, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and cook for 4–5 minutes.

  3. Stir until the apples are soft and the oats are golden. Set aside.

  🔹 Step 2: Make the Pancake Batter

  1. In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients.

  2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg (or applesauce), vanilla, and melted butter.

  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Don’t overmix.

  🔹 Step 3: Cook the Pancakes

  1. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it.

  2. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2–3 mins).

  3. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

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  🍏 Final Touch:

  Top your warm pancakes with the apple crisp mixture. You can also drizzle with maple syrup, honey, or a dollop of whipped cream for extra love!

💡 Tips & Variations:

• Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping for crunch.

• Want it extra indulgent? Serve with vanilla ice cream as a dessert!

• You can use store-bought pancake mix if you're short on time — just add cinnamon and vanilla to jazz it up.