Caramelized apples with the warm scent of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla intertwine in this delectable apple pie pancake. Made in a skillet then baked in the oven, no flipping required.
Apple pie for breakfast? Absolutely! Especially if its been reincarnated into this healthy skillet apple pie pancake.
Apples are a terrific fruit to use in a lot of recipes, they are budget friendly, readily available and highly nutritious. There may be some truth to the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”.
Apples are indeed loaded with health benefits:
Contains pectin, a natural fiber found in plants that may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure
Fiber also aids digestion and promotes regularity
High in vitamin C to support a healthy immune system
In this recipe, apples are caramelized with a touch of butter and brown sugar. As for the pancake batter, there’s a quarter cup of flax seeds hidden for an extra boost of nutrition. Flax seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein and potassium.
Cooking tips:
Don’t peel the apples: Most of the nutrients and vitamins are found in the skin of the apple, so save work and nutrients by not peeling them!
Make it for a crowd: this recipe is easily scaled up. You can make it with a larger cast iron skillet or baking tray. Save time by not having to flip pancakes.
Give this skillet apple pie pancake a try!
Skillet Apple Pie Pancake
Caramelized apples with the warm scent of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla intertwine in this delectable apple pie pancake. Made in a skillet then baked in the oven, no flipping required.
On medium heat, in a 10″ cast iron skillet, sauté apples, butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar until apples are soft. About 7 to 10 minutes. Remove apples from the skillet and place in a bowl.
While apples are cooking, in a medium bowl, add milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt. Whisk to combine.
In the same bowl, add all-purpose flour, ground flax seeds, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
Pour batter in skillet. Put apples on top of the batter, distributing them evenly.
Bake in oven at 375°F or 190°C for about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
