These Easy Applesauce Pancakes Are The Perfect Cozy Breakfast

"These fluffy applesauce pancakes are moist and warmly spiced with cinnamon and allspice for the ultimate cozy breakfast! A few simple ingredients create the most tender, flavorful pancakes you'll make. These are the best pancakes you've ever made, Alex told me after trying these cozy applesauce pancakes. What started as a kitchen experiment with a jar of applesauce quickly became our new favorite pancake recipe - and that's saying something, considering I've created dozens of pancake recipes over the years, from my popular cottage cheese pancakes to banana oatmeal pancakes!"

"These applesauce pancakes were inspired by a jar of applesauce in my fridge that I bought to make these iced applesauce cookies (which side note, are also very delicious). I thought to myself, what to do with leftover applesauce? Make pancakes! This fruit puree makes the ideal soft and moist texture for flapjacks. They're perfect for a cozy breakfast, and easy enough for anyone (especially kids!). Here's what you'll need:"

"Applesauce: Any store-bought variety works perfectly: I like using unsweetened. You can also use homemade applesauce. All-purpose flour: This recipe is best with all-purpose flour, but you can use 1-to-1 gluten-free flour. Warm spices: The combination of cinnamon and allspice gives these pancakes their signature cozy flavor. Light brown sugar: It complements the apple flavor better than granulated sugar. In a pinch, you can substitute with granulated sugar or maple syrup. Fresh Egg: Provides structure and richness. For vegan pancakes, I recommend using a flax egg. Neutral Oil: I typically use either grapeseed oil or olive oil marked "mild flavor." Avoid strongly flavored oils like olive oil, which can compet"

These applesauce pancakes deliver a moist, tender crumb and warm spice notes from cinnamon and allspice. Applesauce provides fruit flavor and keeps pancakes soft as they cool. The recipe works with store-bought or homemade applesauce and favors unsweetened varieties. All-purpose flour is recommended, with 1-to-1 gluten-free flour as an alternative. Light brown sugar enhances apple flavor, while granulated sugar or maple syrup can substitute. A fresh egg gives structure; a flax egg can replace it for a vegan version. Use a neutral oil such as grapeseed or mild-flavored olive oil and avoid strongly flavored oils.

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