Grain Free Applesauce Pancakes
Published 11/11/2019 • Updated 8/2/2022
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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.
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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
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 😀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!
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.
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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!
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1.5 cup super-fine almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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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I LOVE these waffles. I have been sharing your recipe to a dear friend of mine. Yummy recipes always need to be shared. I have been tracking my calories lately and I just added your waffles on my recipe list. I noticed the sodium content was a whopping 750 milligrams. Who knew banking powder was so high in sodium. Well, I didn’t. My question is can I make these waffles with a baking powder substitute?
Hi Stephanie! That is a really good question. I think baking powder is necessary because it needs a rising agent. You could try it without and see what happens, though!
I was really excited for this recipe because it seemed so simple and I love applesauce. The texture of the batter is really good for pancakes. I followed the directions to a T and sprayed my pan with coconut oil over low/med heat. The flavor was ok but the pancake turned out to be very rubbery and not moist, also it was gritty from the almond flour.
can i use oatmeal flour instead of almond meal?
Hello! I am allergic to almonds….do you think it is possible to use coconut flour in the place of the almond? Thanks!
Hi Katie! Before you use coconut flour, I’d try cashew meal (if you’re able to have that). Otherwise- follow this recipe for coconut flour pancakes (still grain-free!): https://fitfoodiefinds.com/2015/05/paleo-coconut-flour-pancakes/
My favorite recipe by far!! I find it even better with nutmeg and cinnamon added to the batter!
YUMMMMMMMM! I’ve got another 3 ingredient pancake coming soon, too!
I never leave comments… but on this… I had to. Attempting a whole new lifestyle of eating cleaner and mostly grain free, but missing the hearty breakfast options that would hurt my belly. Made these and WOW… I couldn’t stop eating them… well that’s until they were ALL GONE from my 3 year old and 11 month old. YUP… toddler and baby approved recipe… now that is something to cheer about! Thank you! So easy to make and had no trouble flipping. waited patiently 2-3 min each side on low-med. Perfect! THANK YOU!
AHHHHH this comment absolutely totally made my day! I am totally the opposite and have no patience when it comes to flipping pancakes. I always flip too soon!
I made these with only the eggs, almond flour, and applesauce, and omitted the last three ingredients, and they turned out great! Easy to flip and they firmed up perfect for me and were fluffy and delicious!
Yay! So glad your modifications worked 😀
what is almond meal? I am allergic to nuts has anyone used flour? any suggestions on the best flour? or baking with protein powder? I am so bad at this good thing
Almond meal is pretty much just ground up almonds! I haven’t tried this recipe with flour….but a lot of my other pancake recipes don’t use nuts!
So good! I made these as a treat for myself this morning and topped them with some pumpkin butter. I have to confess… after I had two cooked, I started eating them while waiting for the others to finish. They looked too tempting. I have a little double sided frying pan that makes it so easy to flip pancakes, no spatula required.
HAHA I do that all the time! When I finally finish the batch of pancakes…there’s non left. WHAT IS THIS DOUBLE SIDED FRYING PAN you speak of? Will you send me a link?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/As-Seen-on-TV-Orgreenic-Flip-Jack-Pan/25372189
Here ya go. I got mine as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago and use it regularly. It’s great for delicate, grain-free pancakes. My only complaint is you have to be careful about using too much oil, or it will leak when you flip.
Oh baby that thing is legit!
Hi Lee, will definitely try these. Can I use fresh grated apples instead of applesauce? Thanks.
When you say grates apple, what exactly is that and hoe do you make it? Thanks!