Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Exams are over, which means summer is here and that means a whole lot of baking and experimentation!!

I was recently told about this pancake recipe by a family friend. I remember when my mom used to make these for me. In Polish, they are called "nalesniki". It's one of those recipes that can add some spice and variety to everyday breakfast ideas (not to mention dessert, these would go great with some vanilla ice cream!!). They also add a bit of nutritional value too! Feel free to add extra ingredients here and there for a personalized pancake batter!





Apple Cinnamon Pancakes


Ingredients:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup ground oats (grind in a food processor)
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 4 large apples, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup icing sugar (optional)
  

Method:
In a large bowl mix together the flour, ground oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, butter and vanilla. Combine both ingredients and mix in the milk. Stir in the diced apple chunks, until batter is uniform.

On a medium-heat lightly greased pan, pour about 1/2 cup of the batter for each pancake. When the batter begins to bubble on the top and the edges are just firming up, flip the cake over. Serve the pancakes hot, sifted with icing sugar, whipped cream and fresh berries.