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Fluffy Apple Cinnamon Oat Pancakes: Best Easy Fall Breakfast

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These fluffy apple cinnamon oat pancakes are quick, easy, and perfect for cozy fall mornings. Made with simple ingredients like oats, apples, and cinnamon, they come together in under 25 minutes and are unbelievably tender and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith), peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pure maple syrup, for serving
  • Extra butter, for serving
  • Additional cinnamon, for dusting
  • Sliced fresh apple or toasted pecans, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and grate the apple using the large holes of a box grater. Toss with lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Add rolled oats to a blender or food processor and pulse 8-10 times until they resemble coarse flour. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar to the oat flour. Whisk until evenly combined.
  4. In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined (a few lumps are fine). Fold in the grated apple and any juices.
  6. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while the griddle heats up.
  7. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a pat of butter and let it melt, swirling to coat the surface.
  8. Using a ¼-cup measure, pour batter onto the hot griddle, leaving about 2 inches between pancakes. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set (2-3 minutes). Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and springy.
  9. Transfer cooked pancakes to a baking sheet in a 200°F oven to keep warm while cooking remaining batter.
  10. Serve immediately with warm maple syrup, a pat of butter, and a dusting of cinnamon. Add sliced fresh apple or toasted pecans if desired.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter; lumps are fine. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes for fluffier pancakes. Grate the apple finely for best texture. Use room temperature ingredients. Flip pancakes only once. Wipe the pan between batches.

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