WHOLE WHEAT APPLE PANCAKES WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes with Brown Sugar Glaze image

These pancakes are a healthy alternative to traditional recipes. Serve them warm with a homemade brown sugar syrup. For the apples, be sure to use a firm baking variety such as Cortland or Granny Smith.

Provided by Jeannie Jyurovat

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
¼ cup baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 eggs
2 cups milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 large apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
½ cup dark molasses

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Pour in the milk, eggs and oil; stir just until smooth. Mix in the apple.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. Flip and cook until browned on the other side.
To make the glaze, heat the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar and vanilla. Serve warm spooned over pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 989.9 calories, Carbohydrate 122.6 g, Cholesterol 179.8 mg, Fat 52.7 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 27.1 g, Sodium 1446.3 mg, Sugar 75.3 g