Apple pancakes without butter, the recipe is very similar to that of pineapple pancakes, but this time the protagonists are the apples, added directly into the batter together with Greek yogurt, which makes the pancakes soft, fluffy and fragrant.
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There is nothing better than waking up in the morning and preparing a healthy, light breakfast in just 10 minutes: few ingredients, zero stress and a result that wins you over at the first bite. These pancakes are made without butter and without oil in the batter; they are ideal for those looking for a light but delicious treat.
Greek yogurt replaces traditional fats and helps keep the pancakes moist and fragrant, while the apples add natural sweetness and an irresistible texture. Perfect to enjoy as they are or accompanied by a drizzle of honey, fresh fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
A balanced, quick, homemade breakfast that pleases the whole family. If you try them, let me know — kisses, Chicca!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 8 Minutes
- Portions: 10 pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Winter, Spring
- Energy 85.14 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 14.29 (g) of which sugars 4.15 (g)
- Proteins 3.76 (g)
- Fat 1.81 (g) of which saturated 0.89 (g)of which unsaturated 0.84 (g)
- Fibers 0.47 (g)
- Sodium 24.01 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 46 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 3/4 tbsp milk
- to taste ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar (or 1–1 1/4 tbsp erythritol (12–15 g))
- 1 apple
- 3/8 cup (6 tbsp) Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp baking powder
How to make apple pancakes without butter
Whisk the eggs together with the sugar, then add the ground cinnamon, the yogurt and the milk and mix well.
Fold in the sifted baking powder and flour, mixing until you obtain a well-combined batter.
Peel an apple and cut it into very thin slices or grate it, then add it to the batter.
Heat a nonstick pan and grease it with a drizzle of oil. Pour a small ladle of batter and cook for a short time with the lid on.
Flip to the other side and cook until golden. Continue in the same way with the remaining batter, stacking the pancakes on a plate so they stay warm.
At this point you can enjoy them plain, or top them as you prefer: caramel sauce, maple syrup, yogurt garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon, or served with blackberries and blueberries.
Storage and tips for Apple pancakes without butter
They keep perfectly in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two days. They can also be frozen. I recommend reheating them briefly in a pan or in a toaster. I do not recommend the microwave as it makes them rubbery. To obtain soft, tall pancakes, heat the griddle to the right temperature and slice the apples very thinly; also always cook your pancakes with the lid on for even cooking.
