Old-Fashioned Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Fluffy pancakes infused with warm cinnamon and fresh apples, reminiscent of classic breakfast recipes. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 large egg
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp butter, for cooking

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until evenly combined.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1 1/4 cups milk, 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; fold in 1 medium peeled and finely diced apple. Do not overmix.
Step 4: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
Step 5: Flip pancakes carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining butter and batter.
Step 6: Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.