Apple Chai Pancakes
These Apple Chai Pancakes combine two of my favorite fall flavors: apples and chai! They’re hearty, filling and a fun twist on classic pancakes. Easily made gluten-free if desired!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped apple (any kind)
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil + more for greasing
- 1 cup white flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup of chai tea (1 cup of water with TWO chai tea bags or loose-leaf tea)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Boil water and steep tea for at least 10 minutes.
- Add 1/2 tbsp coconut oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped apple and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened and lightly browned.
- Combine dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until well combined.
- Stir in apple.
- If batter is too thick, add in a bit more tea or non-dairy milk.
- Add a tsp of coconut oil to your skillet. Add a 1/4 cup of batter to skillet per pancake.
- Over medium heat cook pancakes for about 3 minutes on one side and about 1 min on the other side. Pancakes will be ready to be flipped once all bubbles have popped and the outer rim looks cooked.
- Top with maple syrup, nut butter, extra apple or preserves. Or a combination of all three!
Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/apple-chai-pancakes/