Easy Apple Pancakes (VIDEO)

These fluffy Apple Pancakes are loaded with tangy-sweet apples for the ultimate breakfast treat. If you’ve never tried adding shredded apples and cinnamon to your pancakes, watch the video tutorial to see how easy it is.

We love Classic Buttermilk Pancakes and all things apples during Fall. We decided to combine the two to make these delicious Apple Pancakes. It’s been a family favorite ever since.

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Our family is always on a mission for cozy breakfast ideas, from Banana Pancakes to Fluffy Waffles. If you are a fan of easy breakfast recipes, this Apple Pancakes recipe is a must-try!

Apple Pancakes Video

Spoiler Alert! The apple dies during this video. Watch Natasha make the fluffiest homemade apple pancakes. You’re going to love dressing up your buttermilk pancakes with the flavors of fresh apples and warm cinnamon spice.

Apple Pancakes Recipe

As soon as Fall is here, we love to make good use of apples, especially after apple picking. The sweet smells of Homemade Applesauce, Apple Pie, and Sauteed Apples are so irresistibly cozy. If you love apples as much as we do, these easy apple pancakes are a great way to bring a burst of fall to your breakfast routine. Here’s why you’ll love this easy breakfast recipe:

• Quick – These zesty apple pancakes cook up perfectly golden on the griddle in minutes.
• Extra fluffy – The combination of buttermilk with baking soda and baking powder makes these apple pancakes irresistibly light and fluffy.
• Family-friendly – This recipe makes enough pancakes to feed a crowd and is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
• Perfect for Fall – Apples and cinnamon infuse these pancakes with the best autumn flavor.

Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make these apple pancakes, with the full details in the recipe card:

• Flour – For consistently light, fluffy pancakes, all-purpose flour is the most reliable.
• Sugar – Regular granulated white sugar is fine.
• Baking powder and baking soda – I use both for perfectly puffed-up pancakes.
• Sea salt and cinnamon – I like to use fine sea salt, plus ground cinnamon for a hint of fall spice. Pumpkin pie spice also works great to help the apple flavors shine.
• Buttermilk – Low-fat buttermilk, or full-fat if you prefer.
• Eggs – Eggs bind the ingredients and give these pancakes their richness.
• Vanilla extract – For the best flavor, use real vanilla over imitation.
• Unsalted butter – Melted beforehand, so it’s easier to mix.
• Apples – About 2 cups of coarsely grated green apples.
• Olive oil – For sauteeing the pancakes. I find that light olive oil is the best for cooking pancakes, though canola oil or coconut oil (or even unsalted butter) will also work.

Pro Tip: You can use any apples you have on hand to make apple pancakes. Other good varieties are Honeycrisp, Cortland, and Braeburn apples.

How To Make Apple Pancakes

These cinnamon apple pancakes are perfect to whip up on a weekend morning. Here’s how easy they are to make:

1. Dry Ingredients – In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon)
2. Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla). 
3. Combine – Whisk the wet ingredients into the flour mixture. Continue to whisk while pouring in the melted butter. Finally, stir in the shredded apples. The batter should look lumpy, so don’t overmix.
4. Cook – Warm a couple of tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick skillet. Saute the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side.

Pro Tip: Use an ice cream scoop to get your pancake batter perfectly portioned, and cook them on a heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet for easy flipping.

Common Questions

Pancake Variations

Because this has the classic Buttermilk Pancakes Base, you can easily customize the batter with your favorite pancake add-ins. Here are some ideas:

• Fresh or frozen blueberries
• Raisins, currants, or craisins
• Chocolate chips
• Toffee bits
• Shredded coconut

Serve With

These easy apple pancakes make the perfect breakfast served with:

• Toppings – Sauteed Apples, butter (or Honey Butter), maple syrup, Caramel Sauce, honey, Greek yogurt, Nutella.
• Bacon – Pair pancakes with a side of Crispy Air Fryer Bacon or Oven-Baked Bacon. 
• Eggs – Apple pancakes go great with scrambled eggs or Poached Eggs.
• Fruit – Chopped fresh fruit, bananas, or berries.
• Breakfast Potatoes – We love this recipe with our Breakfast Potatoes.

Make-Ahead

Here’s how to properly store apple pancakes so that they stay fresh for serving:

• Keep Warm: Apple pancakes can be kept warm in a 200˚F oven for up to 45 minutes before serving. I don’t recommend leaving them in there longer, as this can dry them out.
• To Refrigerate: Store leftover cooled pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
• To Reheat: Pancakes are great to reheat in the toaster or in a skillet on low until warmed through.

Can I Freeze Pancakes?

Apple pancakes can be kept frozen for up to 2 months. Once your pancakes have cooled, store them wrapped tightly in plastic or otherwise airtight, then place them in the freezer. Thaw the pancakes in the fridge before reheating them.

Cinnamon Apple Pancakes are such an easy, fun way to spice up any morning. Do you have a favorite autumn breakfast recipe? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

More Apple Recipes to Try

Apple season is my favorite season, and if you love these apple pancakes, check out these other wholesome apple recipes:

• Apple Pie
• Caramel Apples
• Apple Turnovers
• Baked Apples
• Apple Crisp
• Apple Fritters