Today's recipe is one of my favorite breakfasts, as of late.
Due to our sugar reduction, overnight oats are not topping the list, as I usually add a tablespoon or two of honey to the mix....and using all stevia is just NOT good, so these babies are frequenting our bellies.
Packed full of fresh grated apple and whole grain flour, these make a filling (and tasty) breakfast, and they don't weigh you down like some pancakes.....
....their doughy yet fluffy texture reminded me of fat-boy apple dumplings...so they are aptly named. 🙂
Apple Pancakes
Fat, wholesome pancakes sweetened with a combination of applesauce and apple pieces.
Servings: servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free or whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup applesauce
- ½ cup milk of your choice
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon oil or melted butter
- 1 Tablespoon plain yogurt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 10 drops stevia
- ½ cup fresh apple grated
- butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, powdered stevia (if using)).
- Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl (applesauce, milk, egg, oil, yogurt, vanilla, liquid stevia (if using)).
- Mix everything together until combined.
- Stir in the grated apple.
- Melt a couple of tablespoons of butter or coconut oil in a non-stick skillet.
- Dollop a few tablespoons for each cake.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes each side.
- Cool and serve!
Notes
Nutrition facts are an estimate based on using whole wheat flour, almond milk, almond oil, Fage 2% greek yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of butter for frying.
Weight Watchers points (using the new system): 8
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 39.4gProtein: 6.7gFat: 14.8gFiber: 2.8gSugar: 6.4g
Chris
May I ask how you are sensitive to stevia? What type of "reaction" do you get and how do you know it is from the Stevia? Thanks for sharing. I have many allergies, too.
Lauren
Hi Chris! With certain brands, I get immediate headaches, fatigue, and a mood 'down-swing'. I have been wondering if it's the additives that some companies put in their blend, so I try to buy ones that are only stevia. The NOW brand agrees with me the best, but I've been using the more unprocessed 'green' stuff, and I really feel the best on that. 🙂
Lauren
I just wanted to add that I have eaten the same foods with and without the stevia, and I only get the above reactions when I add the stevia. I've had so many allergies as well and am at the point where I'm really methodical in finding out what's giving me trouble.
Tonia
I also am curious how you know that you cannot tolerate large amounts of Stevia. What happens? I am very sensitive to many products and am wondering if this may be causing some breakouts I have been encountering.
Thanks!
Lauren
Hi Tonia! I actually get sharp headaches and fatigue within minutes of eating certain brands. It can also then affect my mood for the rest of the day (I'm prone to depression). I've noticed some brands add other ingredients to their stevia (maltodextrin, natural flavors), and I wonder if it's those ingredients that are bothering me.... I have found that the NOW brand powdered stevia extract affects me the least, and it has no other additives! 🙂 I hope that helps!
jodye @ chocolate and chou fleur
I used date paste most often to sweeten my baked goods (and other savory dishes), but I'm going to have to try your apple honey - it looks wonderful! As do these apple dumpling pancakes!
freshlifefindings
Yum, yum, yum! These look amazing. I nanny and the baby food always looks tempting 🙂
Lauren
Haha, you should indulge! When you freeze them, they make a nice and healthy treat. 🙂
Gabby @ the veggie nook
YUM! I think these looks amazing and the apple honey sounds like the perfect compliment! You are so creative on your no-sugar diet, I'm impressed 🙂
Melissa Schollaert
I am curious as to how the green stevia is working out for you?
Lauren
I didn't notice much in the way of tolerating it better, and it takes a bit more to sweeten recipes, as it is not as concentrated. I still have/use it though, and feel that it is more 'complete' in its form, which subsequently makes me feel healthier! 🙂
Cara T
These are DELICIOUS!! 3 picky eaters 7 yrs. & under give them a thumbs UP...and I can enjoy a delicious breakfast with my family in spite of strict diet restrictions. THANKS! 🙂
Lauren
That's great Cara, thanks for trying them! 😀
Jorien
Hi,
Your key says there is a vegan option for these. I see the egg options, but don't see what to use instead of greek yogurt. Please share, thank you!
Lauren
Hi Jorien,
Any dairy-free yogurt will work! 🙂
Jules
We make this recipe gluten-free by subbing Pamela's pancake and baking mix for the flour. These are absolutely amazing! By far our favorite recipe on the site! Thank you so much!
Lauren
That's great Jules, thanks for your comment!