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Soft and fluffy, these fruit-sweetened apple pancakes are just like traditional ones- with the added bonus of spiced apples and raisins in every bite. Great for breakfast, easy snacks, or packing into the lunchbox.
This Apple Pancake recipe is perfect for apple season! If you're looking for other ways to enjoy apples, try these Baked Apple Slices, Apple Cinnamon Waffles, Apple Puree, Sweet Potato and Apples or a refreshing Cucumber Apple Salad.
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Reasons to Love This Recipe
- Freezer-friendly - great for meal prep
- Fruit-sweetened - no added sugar needed
- Textured - introducing textures to little ones is just as important as new flavours A fluffy texture with soft apple pieced and raisins in every bite.
- Lunchbox-friendly
- Great for all ages - one for the whole family - from baby-led weaning and beyond.
Ingredients Information (and Alternative Suggestions)
- Raisins (or sultanas) - either works well for bursts of natural sweetness.
- Fresh Apples - use any sweet apples; I usually go for Pink Lady, Jazz of Fuji apple.
- Ground Cinnamon - adds warmth and flavour.
- Coconut oil - can be swapped with melted butter or a mild-tasting oil.
- All purpose flour (plain flour) & whole wheat flour (wholemeal) - I use a 50:50 mix, but you can adjust the ratio or use all plain flour if preferred.
- Baking powder - for lift.
- Milk - I use regular milk but any kind will work.
- Egg - I haven't tested this recipe with an egg replacement
Step by Step Instructions (With Images)
- Soak the Raisins -Let them soak to plump up and become juicy for the pancakes
- Prepare Apples - chop into 0.5 cm (or about ¼ inch) dice and Sauté with cinnamon until soft and fragrant.
- Prepare the Batter In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Pour the wetinto the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.Drain the raisins and add them to the pancake batter along with the sautéed cinnamon apples. Stir gently until everything is just combined
- Cook - Heat a skillet, over medium heat, and spoon tablespoons of batter into the pan. When bubbles form on the surface, flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side.
Cooking Tips
To help you get delicious fluffy apple pancakes every time, try these simple tips
- Just barely mix - You should still see some small lumps in the batter. Overmixing can lead to dense pancakes. Add the apples and raisins last, stirring gently until just combined.
- Get the heat right - I find an non-stick pan on medium heat works best, but it depends on your stove. Start with a test pancake-if it's scorched outside but raw inside, reduce the heat.
- Wait for the bubbles - Flip the pancakes only when bubbles form on top. The second side will cook faster-just until golden
- Make extra cinnamon apples - For a delicious apple topping to serve with your pancakes!
- Adjust sweetness to your taste - This recipe is naturally fruit-sweetened with apples and raisins and I do not feel it needs added sugar. However, if you prefer sweeter pancakes, feel free to add a tablespoon of sugar to the batter.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Apple pancakes are great for making ahead and can be enjoyed cold or easily reheated.
- Refrigerate - Once cooled to room temperature, store the pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Freeze - Place the pancakes on a baking tray, close together but not touching. Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container.
- Reheat
Microwave: Heat for around 15 seconds per pancake (adjust based on your microwave).
Oven: Preheat to 175°C (350°F). Place pancakes on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and heat for 10 minutes.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, this recipe is suitable for babies who are developmentally ready and are used to solid foods (6 months and older). However, there are a few things to keep in mind:
Allergies: These pancakes contain wheat, dairy, and egg-common allergens. Be sure to introduce these separately and safely before offering these pancakes.
Choking: Ensure the apple pieces are chopped very small and cooked until soft. As with any food, offer it in a safe feeding environment and supervise your baby.
Raisins: Soak the raisins for at least 15 minutes to rehydrate them, and consider chopping them to reduce the risk of choking. You can also skip the raisins or reduce the amount to lower the sugar content.
For informational purposes only-each baby develops at their own pace. Make informed decisions for your child and consult a professional for personalised advice.
You can, but I tested the recipe with both grated and chopped apples. I found that the sautéed chopped apples produced a much more flavourful, fluffier pancake. However, if you are short on time, or your child doesn't like "bits" then this is a great alternative.
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Apple Pancakes
Ingredients
- 40g (¼ cup) Raisins
- 2 Apples, finely chopped (roughly 0.5cm cubed) I used Pink Lady
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon Coconut Oil * can substitute with butter
- 60g (½ cup) Plain (all purpose) Flour * SEE NOTE 1
- 60g (½ cup) Wholemeal (wholewheat) Flour * SEE NOTE 1
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 180ml (¾ cup) Milk
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Place the raisins in a small bowl and soak with boiling water. (SEE NOTE 2)
- Heat a nonstick skillet over a medium heat and add one teaspoon of the coconut oil (or butter). Add the chopped apple and cinnamon, reduce the heat, and saute until soft, around 3 mins. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flours and baking powder. In a separate bowl mix together the egg and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir. Don't over mix, a few small and medium lumps are fine.
- Drain the raisins and add to the pancake batter along with the sauteed apples. Stir until just combined.
- Heat a nonstick skillet on a medium heat (SEE NOTE 3) and brush with coconut oil/butter. Add tablespoons of the mixture into the pan, I did 4 at a time.
- When bubbles rise to the surface, flip and cook the other side until golden.
- Repeat until the mixture is finished.
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Recipe Notes
- Depending on what your family is used to you can alter the ratio of the flours. If using all wholemeal you may find the pancakes a little heavy /dense. You may also find you may need to add a little more milk. Please refer to shot of batter above to see right consistency.
- This step is optional but I love how plump and moist the raisins become when soaked. They taste great in the pancakes.
- The trick to making good pancakes is to get the temperature right. This will vary depending on the stove. Make a small test pancake first to check the temperature. If the outside is scorched and the inside is still raw then turn down the heat.
Deemah
Thank you so much these turned out great.. i grated the apple since i have a picky eater. Lovely! Both kids liked it.
Amy
THanks Deemah, glad they turned out for you 🙂
Juliana
This was a yummy breakfast for my two little hearts (10month old and 3 year old)
I topped it with a bith of greek yogurt to serve it.
Myself and my mum later enjoyed it with bit of icecream as a healthy treat 🙂
thank you for your recipes
most of them were hit with my children so far
Thank you for all your recipes, time and effort you put into this amazing website too
Kind Regards
Juliana
Amy
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, they always make my day 🙂 Love that these were a hit across 3 generations 🙂
Clars
These are hands down my favourite pancakes. The whole household loves them and I now double up when making them. I freeze them to add to lunchboxes or to grab when I’m rushing out to work in the morning.
Amy
Oh thanks, Clars! I just love apple and cinnamon so these are a favourite of mine too. I need to get a freezer stash made!
K
yum! both little dude and tiny liked these and even difficult to feed daddy! we were stuck in a breakfast rut and these went down well 🙂 just need to try and be speedier, one arm cooking takes too long!!
Amy
That is great, K! So happy they were approved by all 🙂 . Maybe "difficult to feed daddy" could help you with the cooking next time 😉
Rashmi
Can we substitute egg with something else?
Amy
Hi Rashmi, I haven't tried any egg substitutes in this recipe so can't say for sure how it would turn out. You could try pureed apple or a chia egg?
Linda
Looks delicious! . Can’t wait to try these!
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Bianka
Great breakfast idea! My son loved it. I have though a question regarding the freezing process... do you bake it first and than put it in the freezer or not?
Amy
Hi Bianka, Yes I cook first and then freeze. So happy your son loved these, thanks for the feedback 🙂
Kathryn
I just asked a question about freezing. I went back and re-read the post and now I see it... :/ thanks anyways though!
Kathryn
Have you/can you freeze these? Maybe with wax paper in between them?
Alex
Thumbs up to your apple pancake. For a nut lover like me, I prefer to put some of it instead of raisins. Anyway, thanks for sharing your recipe.
Amy
Thanks Alex, will have to try some nuts in them next time! Delicious.
Jo
I really appreciate how honest your message was. Sometimes, I find feeding my baby quite overwhelming and question myself on everything. Reading that just kept it real.
You're recipes have been a huge help, perfect for when you're exhausted and scratching your head not quite knowing what to do! Thank you!
Amy
Hi Jo, Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Parenting is hard and I feel I question everything I do. I guess so many of us are the same. Keep doing what you are doing, I'm sure you are doing a great job.
Tracy
Hi Amy, have you triedthis recipe with buckwheat flour?
Amy
Hi Tracy, I haven't sorry.
Becs
I use your site daily and am so impressed by your honesty in this post. Thank you. Just makes me love what you do even more. Keep your chin up and know that you are doing the absolute best that you can xxx
Amy
Thank you so much, Becs. Parenting is hard but we just have to try our best, learn and adapt. Thanks for taking the time to leave a message, it really does mean so much.
Kirsty
I haven’t tried this recipe yet but have tried many of your others. I love your blog but have never commented before.
After reading your weekly email I really wanted to reach out. I too choose to feed my children a healthy diet but as they get older I can’t believe how much they are surrounded by junk food. Why is it that at every soccer match donuts / cookies etc are brought, every birthday at school cakes are brought in, all the fundraisers and even the after school snacks. It just seems that it is everywhere these days and as they get older it is harder to limit.
You are doing an amazing job, I don’t think anyone has it 100% perfect when it comes to feeding their children or any other aspect of parenting. I have yet to meet a perfect parent.
Remember, you are a great parent just by questioning what you do. It shows you care and want the best for your child.
Thanks for your honesty and keeping it real.
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Amy
Thanks Brit, I'm delighted that you enjoy my site and thank you so much for spreading the word. I'm always told to go easy on myself, I think that is one of my biggest faults - over thinking and over worrying about everything!