Applesauce Pancakes

These pancakes use unsweetened applesauce to add natural moisture and sweetness, reducing the need for excess fat and sugar.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (6 servings), not per serving.

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce · 129 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup non-fat instant dry milk powder · 62 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup water
• 2 eggs · 147 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tablespoon canola oil · 127 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cups all-purpose flour · 888 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tablespoons sugar · 98 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Method

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, dry milk powder, water, eggs, and canola oil until smooth.

   

2. Add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder, stirring gently just until combined with only small lumps remaining.

   

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.

   

4. Pour 1/2 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet; flip when bubbles form on top and cook the other side for about 1 minute until golden brown.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.