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Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes with Cinnamon Apple Compote

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 pancakes 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes are made with a few secret ingredients and topped with a Cinnamon Apple Compote that’s made with honey instead of brown sugar! They’re a delicious and healthy breakfast or brunch.


Ingredients

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Whole Wheat Pancakes:

  • 1 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Apple Cinnamon Compote:

  • 2 apples, peeled and thinly sliced (I used honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Heat medium skillet to medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and apples. Stir until butter is melted.
  2. Add in honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir and saute apples until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Turn heat off and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, add white whole white flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pecans. Mix together. Add in egg, milk, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix together until completely combined.
  4. Heat large skillet to medium high heat. Spray for cooking spray. Pour 1/2 cup of batter onto skillet for each pancake.
  5. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly browned.
  6. Repeat process until batter is gone.
  7. Top pancakes with cinnamon apple compote. Serve with honey or maple syrup.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 468
  • Sugar: 27 g
  • Sodium: 819 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 59 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg