Heart-Healthy Apple Pancake
Start your morning on a nutritious and delicious note with this Heart-Healthy Apple Pancake recipe—a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and fall-inspired flavors. Made with fiber-packed whole wheat flour, grated Granny Smith apples, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these pancakes are bursting with natural sweetness and comforting aromas. Egg whites and skim milk keep the recipe light, while a drizzle of pure maple syrup and a sprinkle of crunchy walnuts add an irresistible finishing touch. Ideal for a quick and health-conscious breakfast, this recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare and cook, making it easy to enjoy a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste. Whether you're looking to incorporate more heart-healthy foods into your diet or simply want a cozy, apple-filled treat, this dish delivers both flavor and nutrition in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup Skim milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon Canola oil or olive oil
- 0.25 cup Pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup Walnuts, chopped
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the unsweetened applesauce, skim milk, and vanilla extract. Mix together until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold the grated apple into the batter.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with a little canola or olive oil.
Pour a quarter cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, spreading gently to form an even circle.
Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to look cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a bit more oil to the skillet if necessary.
Serve pancakes warm, drizzled with pure maple syrup and garnished with chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1464 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.4 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1370 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
