Grain Free Applesauce Pancakes

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These delicious applesauce pancakes are not only a high-protein breakfast (17g per serving!) but also gluten free, grain free and paleo friendly! Perfect for meal prep or a weekend breakfast, make a batch of these nutritious pancakes today. From applesauce pancakes to carrot cake pancakes to banana pancakes and more! We’ve got your pancake-loving hearts covered here on Fit Foodie Finds. applesauce pancakes on a plate topped with apple slices and nut butter

Applesauce + Pancakes = LOVE

These pancakes are made from a base of applesauce, eggs, and almond meal with a few other delicious add-ins. Not only that, they’re also:
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten free
  • Grain free
  • Paleo friendly
What a great start to your day, if you ask us! applesauce pancakes ingredients in a bowl

Applesauce Pancakes Tips

A few best practices will go a long way when it comes to these applesauce pancakes. Follow these for healthy pancake success ๐Ÿ˜€

Unsweetened Applesauce is Your Friend!

You’ll want to make sure you buy unsweetened applesauce for these pancakes (or make your own!)! Not only does this ensure that your applesauce is only naturally sweetened (by apples!), but you’ll also be leaving behind the filler ingredients often found in sweetened apple sauces. Pro Tip: jazz this pancake recipe up even more, and use unsweetened cinnamon applesauce!

Cook Low and Slow!

Cook temp is very important with these applesauce pancakes: COOK ON LOW. I cooked my first batch on medium/high, and the outsides burned without fully cooking in the middle. You want to let the pancakes fully cook on both sides, so they need a low cook temperature to avoid burning.

Toppings Make All the Difference

These applesauce pancakes are oh so delicious on their own, but feel free to jazz them up with some fun toppings to make the ultimate healthy breakfast. We love:
  • Thinly sliced apples
  • Nut butter
  • Chopped nuts
  • Maple syrup
  • Ground cinnamon
  • All of the above!
applesauce pancakes on a plate

Can you Freeze Applesauce Pancakes?

Heck yes, you can! And this is a great way to meal prep breakfasts for you and your family. We recommend:
  • Make a double batch of applesauce pancakes by following the directions in the recipe card.
  • Let the pancakes cool completely before freezing. Wrap the pancakes up in a plastic wrap or place in an air-tight bag like a Ziploc. Bag or wrap these up in whatever quantity you’ll want to thaw them in.
  • Date each pancake with the date they were made, what type of pancake they are, and place them in the freezer. Pancakes will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
  • When you are ready to eat your applesauce pancakes, unwrap the pancakes and place them in the toaster. When reheating, toast the pancakes until the center is thawed and the outside of the pancakes are golden brown and a little crispy.
  • Enjoy!

How Long Do Applesauce Pancakes Last?

Applesauce pancakes will last 3-5 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator, or 3 months in an air-tight container in the freezer. applesauce pancakes topped with apple slices ready to be eaten

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4.50 from 6 votes

Grain Free Applesauce Pancakes

These delicious applesauce pancakes are not only a high-protein breakfast option but also gluten free, grain free and paleo friendly! Perfect for meal prep or a weekend breakfast, make a batch of these nutritious pancakes today!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • First, whisk 3 eggs in a small bowl. Then add in applesauce and maple syrup.
  • Next, add in almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon, and mix until combined.
  • Spray a pan with coconut oil cooking spray and heat over low heat. Spoon in 1/4 cups of batter for each pancake.
  • Let cook for about 4 minutes on the first side, or until firm enough to flip. You'll want to move quickly when flipping with a spatula.
  • Cook the second side for around 3 minutes or until fully cooked. Repeat for all 8 pancakes.
  • Serve with maple syrup, sliced apples, and chopped nuts. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 322 kcal, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 17 g, Fat: 19 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 8 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Emily is Fit Foodie Finds' editor-in-chief. She has a master's degree in strategic communication, and a passion for food. She is an incredible at-home cook making her writing an important part of the content creation process.

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AR
May 16, 2020 5:21 pm

Would vanilla extract be a good addition?

May 17, 2020 10:52 am
Reply to  AR

Yes! I would add 1 teaspoon.

Terri
November 3, 2018 11:56 am

These were easy to make and my Husband and daughter thought they were good.
I will be adding this recipe to my go to list. Thanks Dr Axe!

Sarah
June 15, 2018 10:19 am

These did not turn out I followed the record exactly and cooked them on medium low heat, they took forever and then just didnโ€™t have any structure

Casey
May 1, 2018 5:59 am

Can these be made with flax eggs?

May 7, 2018 10:58 am
Reply to  Casey

Hi Casey! I would not suggest using a flax egg!

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