Easy Apple Pancakes

Get your apple a day in a whole new way. These pancakes taste like apple pie, and you can enjoy 3 of them for under 200 calories! Apples are naturally sweet and filling fruits packed with inflammation-fighting antioxidants and cancer-curbing flavonol.

Easy Apple Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups pancake mix (avoid brands containing hydrogenated oils)
• 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup finely chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix and apple pie spice. Stir to mix. Add the water. Mix well to combine. Stir in the apples.

Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle pan lightly with butter-flavored cooking spray. Warm over medium heat.

Scoop 1/4-cup measures of batter onto the skillet or griddle. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the tops of the pancakes.

Flip with a spatula and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until cooked through.

Note: Apple pie spice is a bottled seasoning comprised of ground cinnamon and nutmeg, with additions that can include allspice, cloves, or ginger. If unavailable, replace it with ground cinnamon.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4  |  Serving Size: 3 pancakes 

Per serving: Calories: 185; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 463mg; Total Carbohydrates: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 4g; Protein: 3g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 94mg; Vitamin A: 0%; Vitamin C: 4%; Calcium: 5%; Iron: 9%

This recipe is from Eat Up, Slim Down Annual Recipes (2008), courtesy of Fitbie.com. Fitbie is a diet and fitness destination for eating tips and workout advice to inspire you to reach the next level on your fitness journey. For more, follow Fitbie on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest.

Photo courtesy of Eat Up, Slim Down Annual Recipes (2008).

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