Find Out How These Apple Pancakes Can Help You Slim Down

By Jenny Sugar

Updated on 12/9/2017 at 9:30 AM

For an adorable twist on the usual pancake recipe, whip up these delicious apple ring pancakes. Slice fresh apples — any variety will work — and dip them in oatmeal pancake batter. We're talking more fruit, more fiber, and fewer calories — just 57 per ring! They'll fill you up till lunchtime, which is good news if you're trying to lose weight.

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They cook just like regular pancakes, and the apples soften slightly, so when you take your first bite, the apple is slightly crisp but oh-so-warm and juicy. There's the perfect amount of sweetness — no need for calorie-crazy maple syrup. These were topped with golden raisins and sliced almonds, but you can use any kind of fresh fruit, chopped nuts, applesauce, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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Apple Ring Oatmeal Pancakes

Cook Time20 minutes
Yield18 rings
Calories57 per ring

Adapted from A Cozy Kitchen

INGREDIENTS

    • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
    • 1/4 cup rolled oats
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 banana
    • 1 cup soy or almond milk
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 apples, washed, cored, and each cut into six slices

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a small bowl, mash the banana. Add the milk, egg, and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined.

    2. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix until just combined. The batter should be on the thinner side.