Mom's Applesauce Pancakes

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My mother always made these applesauce pancakes. I don't know where she got the recipe, but it was always a special request at brunches. Serve with maple syrup or apple butter.

Submitted by Shirley Smith
Updated on August 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 cups dry pancake mix

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup applesauce

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • ½ cup milk

Directions

  1. Stir pancake mix and cinnamon together in a large bowl; make a well in the center and add eggs, applesauce, lemon juice and milk. Stir mixture until smooth.

  2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake; cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

319 Calories
4g Fat
60g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 1016mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 360mg 28%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 239mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.