Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Makes 10 pancakes

Ingredients:

1 3/4 c. whole wheat pastry or white whole wheat flour

1/4 c. sugar

1/4 t. salt

1 1/2 T. baking powder

1 T. cinnamon

1 1/2 c. plant-based milk

1 large apple, peeled and roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 c.)

Maple syrup and plant-based butter (such as Earth Balance) for serving

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. 

2. Slowly add milk, whisking until batter is combined. Gently fold in chopped apples. Do not overmix.

3. Coat a large skillet or griddle with cooking spray or vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Scoop 1/3 c. batter into pan and cook 3-4 min until edges start to brown and bubbles start to form. Flip and cook 2-3 min more. 

4. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup and butter.

Variations: Substitute blueberries or chocolate chips for the apples.