Find Out How These Apple Pancakes Can Help You Slim Down
For an adorable twist on the usual pancake recipe, whip up these delicious apple ring pancakes. Slice fresh apples — any variety will work — and dip them in oatmeal pancake batter. We're talking more fruit, more fiber, and fewer calories — just 57 per ring! They'll fill you up till lunchtime, which is good news if you're trying to lose weight.
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They cook just like regular pancakes, and the apples soften slightly, so when you take your first bite, the apple is slightly crisp but oh-so-warm and juicy. There's the perfect amount of sweetness — no need for calorie-crazy maple syrup. These were topped with golden raisins and sliced almonds, but you can use any kind of fresh fruit, chopped nuts, applesauce, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
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Apple Ring Oatmeal Pancakes
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup soy or almond milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 apples, washed, cored, and each cut into six slices
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a small bowl, mash the banana. Add the milk, egg, and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix until just combined. The batter should be on the thinner side.
