Heart-Healthy Apple Pancake

Start your morning off right with this Heart-Healthy Apple Pancake recipe—a wholesome, flavorful twist on a breakfast classic. Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, unsweetened applesauce, and freshly grated Granny Smith apple, these pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with natural sweetness. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they offer a comforting aroma in every bite. This recipe skips the butter and uses heart-friendly ingredients like skim milk and a touch of canola oil for a guilt-free indulgence. Topped with pure maple syrup and crunchy chopped walnuts, these pancakes are the perfect balance of health and indulgence. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for four servings, this dish is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Egg whites
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.75 cup Skim milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
• 1 tablespoon Canola oil or olive oil
• 0.25 cup Pure maple syrup
• 0.25 cup Walnuts, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 2

In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the unsweetened applesauce, skim milk, and vanilla extract. Mix together until smooth.

Step 3

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 4

Fold the grated apple into the batter.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with a little canola or olive oil.

Step 6

Pour a quarter cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, spreading gently to form an even circle.

Step 7

Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to look cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 8

Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a bit more oil to the skillet if necessary.

Step 9

Serve pancakes warm, drizzled with pure maple syrup and garnished with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	710.8 grams (710.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1114

Total Fat 36.90g	47%
Saturated Fat 3.70g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 1464mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 175.40g	64%
Dietary Fiber 21.80g	78%
Total Sugars 69.40g
Protein 35.00g	70%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 386mg	30%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1370mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.3%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 59.8%