Apple-Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
I apologize for not having updated the blog recently. My parents were here for an all-too-brief visit, so I didn't have much time for blogging. Though I'm sad to see my parents go, I am happy to get the chance to post the recipes I've made recently--before I completely forget them!
For Sunday morning breakfast, I made pancakes with a twist--or, rather, a swirl. This is my standard pancake recipe with chopped walnuts added to the batter and a touch of apple-cinnamon swirled onto the top. This recipe serves only 3 very hungry people, so consider doubling or tripling it if you're feeding a crowd.
Apple-Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
Pancake Batter:
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/3 cups almond milk or soymilk
- 1/2 tablespoon egg replacer powder* mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Cinnamon-Apple Swirl Batter:
- 2 tablespoons prepared batter (above)
- 2 tablespoons natural apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add almond (or soy) milk and egg replacer mixture and stir just until flour is moistened. (For thicker pancakes, use only 1 cup milk.) Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while the skillet heats.
While the batter is resting, combine all of the "swirl" ingredients, using 2 tablespoons of the prepared batter.
Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet (sprayed lightly with non-stick spray) over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles. Gently stir the walnuts into the batter. Pour batter by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle. Immediately drizzle the cinnamon-apple batter over the top of each pancake in a swirl pattern. Cook until tops are bubbly and bubbles burst; edges will look dry. With a pancake turner, turn and cook until undersides are golden. Place on a warm platter; keep warm.
Repeat until all batter is used, brushing griddle lightly with canola oil, if necessary, to prevent sticking. Serve pancakes with syrup or other topping as desired.
*I used Ener-G brand Egg Replacer but you can also use homemade.
posted by SusanV at 8:44 AM
24 Comments:
Wow, these look awesome! I love pancakes, and these are so fancy... I'll have to try them.
Oh my gosh, they're absolutely lovely! I think I have no choice but to try these... Into my files they go!
The swirl is a really nice touch!
I love the swirl. I'm going to have to try these as I haven't had pancakes in at least a year. One question I have is that if I use apple sauce instead of egg replacer, do you think that they will be too appley? Especially with the apple topping. Thanks!
-Teresa
YUM!
You have just made me very hungry.
I am now anticipating the weekend. We will have to invite guests so that they can share.
Susan these are absolutely beautiful! Now if only I was a mommy who got up and made nice breakfasts for my kids...
Juusan, I haven't tried them with other flours, but I know that there are gluten-free baking mixes, so you could try the same "swirl" technique with one of them.
Teresa, I'm sure that any extra apple flavor would be great in these. I've never made them without the egg replacer, though, so I can't promise that they'll rise as high without it. I'd love to hear how they turn out, if you try.
Hey Nancy, I rarely do the big breakfast thing; if fact, my husband is much more likely to give in to the pleas of our daughter for pancakes or vegan French toast. He's become the pancake expert around here!
The pancake looks delicious !! how did u manage to get those swirls ???? Iam definetely gonna try this and the chipotle chickpea dip. And hey the kale dal looks good too. You could always add a pinch of turmeric in any dal ( lentils/bean) u cook because of thier digestive properties. And they have lots of medcinal values too, anti - cancer properties. Check out the link below for thier benefits.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric#Medicine
http://www.paradiseherbs.com/images/PDF/Turmeric.pdf#search='turmeric%20ayurvedic%20properties'
hi susan. my son and i just made your apple-swirl pancakes for breakfast. they were delicious, altho they certainly didn't look as pretty as yours. my (home made) applesauce was a bit chunky, and then i thinned it too much, so we got apple-cinnamon splotch pancakes. but, yummmm!
thanks
alice
I like the swirling touch ! I note the idea, both aesthetic and tasting.
Thank you, thank you!
I made these for my mom on Momma's Day; she thought they were fantastic.
i just made them and they cook so fast. as soon as my rommie comes home we are going to eat! and the cinnamon looks so pretty. also, i used a banana, so here goes!
Could you tell me the nutritional facts to these swirly slapjacks?
Also, when I'm baking any veganized goods, the end result never has the desired crisp regular baked goods have. Probably due to the lack of butter and eggs, huh? Are there any tips to achieving that aesthetic crisp?
<3 Nat
I just made these pancakes - for dinner - why not? They were absolutely yummy! I didn't use egg replacer but half a banana instead and some extra apple sauce and they were perfect! I topped them with more apple sauce and coconut milk - delicious. I'm so happy to discover your blog and will visit often.
I was hoping to make these delectable-looking pancakes soon, but was wondering if pureed silken tofu could be used as the egg replacement. If so, how much do you think might be appropriate? I can't find Ener-G "eggs" anywhere...
Haha, we have those exact same plates and cups in the picture. I'm about to make this, it looks delicious! :]
Susan...Could I use 1/2 whole wheat pastry flour and 1/2 buckwheat flour. I like the health benefits and have lots of both. I shy away from white unbleached flour cause of blood sugar issues? Thanks, Diane from roseville
Hi Diane! You may have to add more liquid but sure, give it a try. I'm also off of unbleached flour now, and I use white whole wheat flour for everything.
i just made these- didn't have any applesauce so i just made them plain.
so delicious!!!!!
thank you so much for all your amazing recipes susan.
These were so fantastic! The swirls even came out perfectly. I would have taken a picture, but between me and my husband they were gone too quickly!
Delicious. I am surprised pancakes with absolutely no added fat are so superior to all others i have tried. Thanks!
These pancakes are to die for! these are the first vegan pancakes that I have made that are really fluffy. This is now my go to pancake recipe! Thank you Susan!
~Brooke
We made these for company. Delicious!
I first made this recipe and was super duper happy! that are delicious. I've been playing around with the recipe, used oat flour once
and that turned out great for GLUTEN-FREE...I now substitute 1/2 cake flour for an even fluffier pancake. Fresh ginger, grated carrot, nuts and cinnamon...my fav flavor combo...ohhh, and with that swirl? mmm muy delicioso! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Does anyone have the nutrition information to this recipe (preferably w/o walnuts)?
I LOVE it and when shared with my friend who is DEFINITELY not vegan or a super health nut added this to her favorite recipe book :)
Here are some changes I made - switched to half whole wheat, half spelt flour, added chopped apple instead of walnuts. DELICIOUS and grainy. Thanks Susan!
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