Applesauce Pancakes
Ingredients:
2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups applesauce
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
¼ cup sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, on low speed combine milk, eggs, oil, and applesauce. Mix for 1 minute until blended.
2. Sift in flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon, on low speed, mix batter for 15 seconds until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Increase speed to medium and mix for 1 minute.
3. Heat griddle to 375 degrees, lightly oil griddle surface.
4. Use about 4 tablespoons of batter to form each pancake on the griddle. Cook until surface of pancake is covered with bubbles and bottom side is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until lightly browned on other side, about 1 minute.
Serve with maple syrup and enjoy!
Applesauce Recipe:
Makes about 6 cups
Homemade applesauce is quite simple to prepare and full of flavor. It can be served hot or cold, or used as a topping for toast, pancakes, or cereal. Directions are given for cooking it on the stove or in a slow cooker.
6 large tart apples (Gravenstein, Pippin, Granny Smith, etc.)
1 cup undiluted apple juice concentrate
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For chunky applesauce, peel apples, then core and dice. Place in a large pan. Add apple juice concentrate, then cover and cook over low heat, stirring often, until apples are soft. Mash slightly with a fork if desired, then stir in cinnamon.
For smoother applesauce, cut apples into quarters and remove cores. Chop finely in a food processor. Transfer to a pan and add apple juice concentrate and cinnamon. Cover and cook, stirring often, over low heat until tender, about 15 minutes.
Slow cooker method: Place diced or chopped apples in slow cooker with 1/2 cup of apple juice concentrate and cinnamon. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Per 1/2-cup serving
- Calories: 86
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Calories from Fat: 2.3%
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.3 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Calcium: 11 mg
- Iron: 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C: 4.5 mg
- Beta Carotene: 17 mcg
- Vitamin E: 0.1 mg