These pancakes are a fall staple in our house.  My husband and I eat dairy free but my kids are, well, kids.  These pancakes are perfect for all of us.  The actual pancakes are dairy free and low sugar, they’re actually relatively healthy.  But then you top them with decadent whipped cream and an amazing homemade caramel sauce spiked with cider and they are very kid-friendly!  

Spiced Apple Pancakes

with apple cider caramel

1 ½ cups flour

½ tbs sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

1 ¼ cups coconut or almond milk

3 tbs canola oil

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup shredded apple

¼ cup butter

¼ cup apple cider

1 cup brown sugar

STEP 1

Blend together dry ingredients in on bowl.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, egg and vanilla.

STEP 2

Blend the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and add the apple before everything is completely combined.  Stir as little as possible, but still get everything mixed.  Let rest 5 minutes.

STEP 3

While the batter rests, combine butter, cider and brown sugar in a saucepan.  Bring to a low boil and immediately reduce the heat.  Whisk well until the sauce is thick.  

STEP 4

Heat a skillet to medium heat and either spray with oil or grease with butter.  Scoop ½ cup of batter onto the hot skillet.  Cook on one side until bubbles form.  Flip and cook another minute or two.  

STEP 5

Serve pancakes hot with fresh whipped cream drizzled with cider caramel.  

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