These Apple Cinnamon Paleo Pancakes combine a sweet, soft, perfectly fluffy coconut flour based pancake with a gooey cinnamon apple topping – yum! One batch will feed the whole family and keep everyone warm and happy for breakfast on a cool fall morning. Gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, nut free.
I think I finally figured out how to flip pancakes. Although I suspect some degree of luck and other unknown energies/forces might be responsible for what happens between side one and side two, right? I think I’m getting better though, learning how to focus on the pancake, sense when the flipping should happen predict the approaching angle that will yield the best landing, etc. Obviously I also have to thank a nice wide pancake spatula purchased on Amazon
. Well look at me now, I’m writing an acceptance speech.
Oh shhhhhhush, you’re talking about pancakes. If you’re going to talk about flipping pancakes in a pan at least provide a video or something visual. But then they’d find out I have absolutely no clue what I’m talking about. The pancakes got flipped. We laughed, took pictures, ate them. And of course I did remember to write down the recipe, which is what this whole painful intro is trying to lead up to anyway!
But can we please go on about my history with pancake making for at least another paragraph? Because it IS sorta important. Here I go:
So, years ago, I used to find it very tedious and messy to make pancakes, paleo or otherwise, and would dread my kids asking for them and then the guilt that came along with saying no. Of course I never said no, I just got frazzled. It’s almost impossible to say no to requests for pancakes.
There is an unwritten parenting rule that Pancake Sunday (or Saturday, whatever day I’m not running) needs to happen at least every other week if you are worth your salt as a parent. I guess IHOP can count if you’re into it, however I just can’t do IHOP – I’d rather suffer through splattering the kitchen in pancake batter and cleaning it before doing IHOP on a weekend morning.
Then, a few years ago – somewhere on the internet, or in a cookbook, I can’t remember – I read life changing pancake advice. Just make the batter in a quart sized measuring cup and you eliminate a lot of the fuss and mess involved in getting the batter onto the pan/griddle.
Yup, all the build up was for that little gem. I’m sure you’re looking at me like, uh, yeah? But really, this made a big difference for me and my attitude toward Pancake Sunday. If you don’t already do this, give it a try and you might just be writing about it in a blog post 5 years from now. Who knows?
Apple Cinnamon Paleo Pancakes {Nut Free}
Apple Cinnamon Paleo Pancakes {Nut Free}
Ingredients
- For the Pancakes:
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk - from a can blended prior to adding
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder*
- 1 + 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- coconut oilto grease pan 1-2 tbsp or as needed
For the Apple Topping:
- 2 large apples - I used pink lady but any cooking apple will work - peeled and sliced or chopped
- 1-2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
Make the apple topping first -
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In a large nonstick saucepan or skillet, melt 1 tbsp of the coconut oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the apples and stir to coat.
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Add the maple syrup and cook the apples over medium heat, stirring often to promote even browning.
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Lower the heat and add a bit more coconut oil to prevent over-browning. Cook over med or med-low heat until the apples are soft, and caramel colored. Stir in the water and cinnamon and cook over low heat until thickened, about 30 seconds, then remove from heat and set aside.
For the pancakes, in a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until very smooth. Add in all the dry ingredients (a separate bowl isn't necessary) and whisk until a thick smooth batter forms.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat, then add coconut oil. Once the pan and oil are heated, pour the batter - about 1/4 cup at a time - to form pancakes and gently spread each one into a circular shape.
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Once the first side is golden and bubbles form on the surface, carefully flip each one. Cook the second side until golden brown, adjusting heat to prevent burning.
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Cook the pancakes in batches, adding a bit of coconut oil to the pan between batches. Top the pancakes with the apple mixture and serve warm.
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Enjoy! Makes 10-12 pancakes total.
Recipe Notes
*For a strictly paleo baking powder (corn free) mix 1 tsp baking soda with 2 tsp cream of tartar. For this recipe, you will need just 1/2 tsp total of this mixture.
What I Used to Make my Apple Cinnamon Paleo Pancakes:
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Tell Me!
Do you prepare your pancake batter in a bowl or large measuring cup? Or something totally different that I’m missing out on?
Tell me your pancake flipping secrets! Happier weekend mornings for all!
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These look delicious! I am actually pretty good on the pancake flipping. I think the key for me is having patience. If I try to flip too soon, it wouldn’t work. Also, a greased pan is necessary so that they flip over easily. I always see pancakes and decide I will have them for dinner and then dinner comes and I don’t want them lol
I need more patience in general, I definitely think this comes into play with my flipping skills!
I’ve always made my pancake batter in a bowl but a measuring cup is a great idea! These looks great and will definitely be perfect for fall weekend mornings. Have a great weekend!
Anything that has a spout makes it easier and less messy! Thanks and hope you have a great (long!) weekend too 🙂
Nice pictures! I’m glad the spatula and measuring cup helped! I always use a tablespoon for the batter but I will try the 1/4 cup trick! I have to make pancakes this weekend.
Thank you!! That means a ton coming from you of course 🙂 And my family likes bigger pancakes, probably another reason they’re tough to flip! Can’t compete with IHOP I guess.
I don’t have the best flipping skills either. Some times I kill it. Others, it’s the pancake that gets killed. These look delish! And I make mine in a Pampered Chef mixing bowl/measuring cup. The thing is awesome!
I have to check that out, I really love large measuring cups!
I think you need one of those batter dispensers. That woudl also make you a badass. We just like to get messy around here. But I have been making and flipping pancakes since I was a wee lass. Come over and I’ll demonstrate and then we’ll eat 😀
And it would give me zero excuse not to make pancakes multiple times per week! I’ll have to check it out.
Best paleo pancakes I’ve ever had.
These look amazing! We are big supporters of Pancake Sunday in our house. I usually just make my pancakes in a large bowl and then use a quarter cup measuring cup to scoop the batter out, but it does get messy. I should try the quart sized measuring cup trick!
I used to do the same thing but I hate that dripping batter! Thanks, hope you make these and like them 🙂
I feel so shameful admitting this but I’ve never made pancakes from scratch 🙁 I think I’ll have to give these a try this weekend – good post surgery comfort food for the boyfriend 🙂
Hope you do make them and everyone enjoys! Also hope he recovers smoothly and quickly 🙂
Okay, well maybe I’m just pancake-spoiled since I’m only ever making them “for one”. But pancakes happen Saturday and Sunday, in 10-15 from start to finisher (even clean-up). Everything is down to a science and the recipe I’ve been making all summer makes 2 perfect large pancakes and basically…yea…it’s just perfect. I consider myself a pancake flipping queen though 😉
Yes, you are a pro pancake flipper, as far as I’ve seen!
I once read somewhere that having kids is like making pancakes. The first one is a test run (often burnt on the outside, a bit raw in the middle) but by the second and third, we’re pros. HA!
Ha! I actually feel like I rush the later batches and the first are better. Not sure what that means for my kids!
yummy these look so good i can smell them right now! i make pancakes in my nutribullet then just pour 🙂
Now that is smart – of course!
These look sooo good! Funny because I was just thinking yesterday about how much I love pancakes! Making them in a huge measuring cup is genius and I am a pathetic flipper.
Okay well then I’m not alone! Practice makes perfect, more pancakes please 🙂
i think you just saved my pancake life! off to buy that spatula on amazon!!!
I love that it’s nice and wide so you can flip bigger pancakes!
I discovered the measuring cup as mixing bowl trick a while back, but flipping for me is hit and miss, I need to try that spatula – and this recipe, once it is truly fall!
The spatula being so wide helps so much since I tend to make bigger pancakes 🙂
You know this girl loves her pancakes! Can’t wait to try this, so glad they are nut free so Dave and enjoy them as well!! Pinning!
Perfect! Hope you try them out 🙂
A few years ago I found the perfect spatula – it’s my favourite kitchen item! Perfect for pancakes and fried eggs! I actually took it in my suitcase the Australia, there was no way I was waiting weeks for that to arrive from shipping it over! 🙂
Too funny! Though I know what you mean about those perfect kitchen gadgets 🙂
Hmm, you and Spoons both have all sorts of pancake flipping anxiety. You should form a support group.
These look and sounds fantastic.
I could probably lead a support group on many random and silly anxieties, sounds like a good blog post actually 😉
These were amazing! I have tried several pancakes recipes and have been consistently disappointed. I got rave reviews on these. I recommend doubling the apple topping. I also added pecans to the top of the pancake. Delicious.
Thrilled you enjoyed them!
I dont see the nitrition information here. Do you have that?
this was really enjoyable, i’m kinda surprised that its the first time i’ve made an apple topping for my pancakes. they fluffed up nicely.
These were so much lighter and fluffier than many other Paleo pancake recipes I’ve tried. Definitely a winner!