Apple Gingerbread Pancakes

Light and fluffy Gingerbread Apple Pancakes made with whole wheat flour, applesauce in place of oil and zero butter! Top with warm spiced apples and drizzle with maple syrup!

There is nothing better than steaming hot pancakes and the smell of apples, cinnamon and nutmeg on a chilly Sunday morning. After an emotionally charged weekend saying goodbye to the brother and watching his bus pull away en route to Afghanistan, these were just the pick-me-up A cook needed to finish off the long weekend.Made with whole wheat flour, spiced with ginger, cinnamon and nu

So on your next lazy weekend, feel free to indulge!

What goes in

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons. baking powder
• 1 teaspoon. ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon. cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon. nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon. baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon. salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups non-fat buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

How it comes together

1. Use a wide bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, spices, baking soda and salt and make a well in the center of the flour mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk and applesauce and add to the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Batter will be slightly lumpy.
2. Heat a greased skillet over a moderate burner and spoon about 1/4 cup batter onto skillet. Cook over a moderate burner for about 2 minutes on each side or until pancakes are golden brown. Flip over when surface is bubbly and edges are slightly dry.
3. Serve warm and garnish with fresh apple slices and a bit of pure maple syrup, enjoy!