Description
Gluten-free apple cinnamon pancakes. Made with a mix of buckwheat and almond flour, these healthy pancakes are light, fluffy, and full of fall flavor. Topped with a homemade maple apple cinnamon topping. Gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 1 cup light buckwheat flour (see notes)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 apple, grated
Topping
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1 apple, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the buckwheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt. Set aside.
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In another large bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and grated apple.
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Add in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until just incorporated without overworking the batter.
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Heat a large, lightly-oiled well-seasoned cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, portion 2-3 pancakes leaving a couple of inches between each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bubbles break through the pancakes, flip, and cook for another minute or until the edges are set. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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Make the topping. Heat the coconut oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ingredients and sauté until apples are soft and beginning to turn golden brown, about 5-10 minutes.
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Serve the pancakes with the apple topping, more coconut oil or grass-fed butter (or coconut whipped cream!), and maple syrup.
Notes
You can easily make your own light buckwheat flour by blending raw buckwheat groats in a blender or coffee grinder. Or simply purchase this flour. Most store-bought buckwheat flour is toasted, which will yield a much earthier tasting pancake, overpowering the cinnamon flavor.
