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    Apple cinnamon yogurt pancakes

    Published: Mar 09, 2013 / 78 Comments

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    Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt pancakes - pancakes stuffed with shredded apples. Made with Greek Yogurt instead of milk. Delicious breakfast recipe!

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    When I saw this recipe for apple cinnamon pancakes in one of the earlier posts on Smitten Kitchen, I immediately knew that I will be including them into my weekend breakfast recipe repertoire. Regular plain pancakes always seem, well, too plain. Pancakes filled with shredded apples? That's my kind of pancake - not too plain! Not to forget about added spices: vanilla and cinnamon. And, for a touch of a wonderful sour taste, these pancakes are made using Greek yogurt instead of milk.

    Apple cinnamon pancakes

    I've made several changes to this breakfast pancake recipe. Deb used milk, and I'm using Greek yogurt because I love the slightly sour taste that pancakes acquire from Greek yogurt. Also, after reading comments on Smitten Kitchen, quite a few readers talked how the pancakes came out too thick, too dense, almost cake-like. I didn't want this kind of density in my pancakes, and realizing that Greek yogurt is quite thick, I adjusted the recipe by adding ½ cup half-and-half (I used half-and-half instead of milk, so that I get the slight buttery taste in my pancakes, too).

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    I added cinnamon and vanilla to the batter because the comments and Deb herself said that her pancakes tasted somewhat bland and needed some flavor addition. In comments, people were suggesting to add all sorts of interesting things to the batter: from bacon to calvados liquor. I did not venture that far: in my version of this recipe, my added flavorings were Greek yogurt (adding a nice sour touch), cinnamon, and vanilla. Grated apple inside the pancake perfectly complemented all three of them.

    I also halved the recipe, using only 1 cup of flour instead of 2 and using only 1 apple instead of 3. The recipe on Deb's site makes a huge amount of pancakes. My recipe made 12 good size pancakes. If you need more, just double the recipe.

    Also, my suggestion with these apple cinnamon yogurt pancakes is to eat them the same day you make them for breakfast as they are the best the first day. They might get a bit soggy the next day because of all the shredded apples inside.

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    Making apple cinnamon pancakes

    Making apple cinnamon pancakes

    Making apple cinnamon pancakes

    Making apple cinnamon pancakes

    Apple cinnamon pancakes

    apple cinnamon pancakes
    4.89 from 9 votes

    Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Pancakes

    Pancakes filled with shredded apples?  I am in!  Are you? That's my kind of pancake - not too plain!  These Greek yogurt pancakes are stuffed with shredded apples, flavored with vanilla and cinnamon.  They are made using Greek yogurt which brings a touch of a wonderful sour taste.  
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories per serving 163 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup Greek yogurt
    • ⅔ cup half and half
    • 1 cup flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 apple

    Instructions 

    • Add egg, Greek yogurt and half-and-half together into a large bowl. Mix until you reach even consistency.
    • To the same bowl add flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla. Whisk until well combined and creamy.
    • Peel and core an apple. Using grater or food processor, grate peeled and cored apple into thin shreds. Add shredded apples to the batter and mix together.
    • Heat a skillet suitable for pancakes over medium heat. Spray it with oil. Using ¼ cup measuring cup, drop ¼ cupfuls of pancake batter into the pan and cook until pancakes turn golden brown underneath and the upper side puffs up and dries around edges. Flip the pancakes to the other side and cook them for an additional two or three minutes on the other side.
    • To serve, dust with powdered sugar and serve with real maple syrup.

    Notes

    The recipe is adapted from Smitten Kitchen. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Pancakes
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    163
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    4
    g
    6
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    38
    mg
    13
    %
    Sodium
     
    125
    mg
    5
    %
    Potassium
     
    156
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    26
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    150
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1.7
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    70
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    1.1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Emily N.

      September 12, 2020 at 10:51 am

      I substituted half and half with soy milk and flour with oat flour! The recipe turned out absolutely delicious, thanks 🙂

      Reply
    2. Cheryl

      October 21, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      These are WOW. I cook mostly for myself so I halved the recipe (used one egg) upped the vanilla a bit and they are more like a desert than breakfast. yum

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 30, 2019 at 9:37 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind comment!

        Reply
    3. Terry

      August 18, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      These are amazing. Followed recipe except added sodium free baking powder. My hubby has Meneirs disease and has to watch salt intake.. They turned out great

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 6:41 pm

        I am glad you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ina

      January 06, 2019 at 12:50 am

      My toddler (and I) love these pancakes! I make and freeze them for future snacking and they work a charm.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 11, 2019 at 4:46 pm

        So happy to hear that! I am glad you've been enjoying these pancakes.

        Reply
    5. Tanya Richardson

      March 12, 2017 at 11:31 pm

      Wonder if I could use applesauce in these?

      Reply
    6. emily

      October 29, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      These pancakes didnt work for me at all!!!!

      Reply
      • Donna

        September 09, 2022 at 12:32 pm

        Harsh comment

        Reply
    7. Eden Passante

      October 05, 2016 at 11:13 pm

      These look so good! Love this idea for a fun fall breakfast!

      Reply
    8. Jacqui

      July 29, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      Can I just say, these pancakes are SUPER delicious! I've made these at least 10 times now, following the recipe exactly and they do NOT fail to please. I love that their so healthy as well (only 2 tablespoons of sugar?!?!!! :), as I've been looking for a healthy pancake recipe for ages that still tastes amazing, and thank God I found yours!! I absolutely love these, thank you so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    9. sungrownkitchen.com

      July 04, 2016 at 10:22 am

      My toddler loved helping make and eat these, thanks!
      -Meryl

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 05, 2016 at 8:12 pm

        These ARE fun pancakes for kids! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Eden Passante

      May 07, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      What a great idea for breakfast! These sound so good and kid friendly!!

      Reply
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