I can't believe that back to school season is just around the corner! Is it just me, or is summertime getting shorter every year? Don't worry though, this easy recipe for my Cinnamon Apple Pancake Dippers will get you and your family out the door and on your way in no time.
I don't know about you but, every year I seem to set the same goal for the school year–healthy breakfast, on the table, in plenty of time for peaceful, fun conversation before everyone heads their separate ways for the day. Well, that never lasts very long. Every year, shortly after the school bell rings, I wind up throwing a packet of pop tarts or a bowl of cold cereal on the table while I am frantically hunting for my car keys or the missing sock to the baseball uniform. Every year until I wised up, that is. Instead of fighting my nature, I decided to embrace the chaos and own it. I am not going to change the morning madness, it's just part of me. I learned to work around it and plan for it, even schedule it. Making breakfast ahead of time is one of the ways to get a head start before the alarm clock ever goes off.
Cinnamon Apple Pancake Dippers are perfect for “make ahead” breakfast. They are mini-pancakesthat you bake in a madeleine pan or muffin tin. I came up with the idea years ago when I was trying to think of a“breakfast in bed” menu for Mother's Day that was “kid finger friendly” BUT—without all the crumbs in your sheets and sticky maple syrup on your fingers. You can pick the pancake dippers up with your fingers and dip in the syrup if you wish or just dust them with a little powdered sugar while they are hot and skip the syrup all together. My first batch was such a hit that I make them in several different varieties now. These Cinnamon Apple Pancake Dippers' flavor is perfect for back to school time. Make them ahead of time and toast them in the toaster oven. Then, throw them in little lunch sacks to eat while walking to school or running to catch the bus. You can even double the batch of pancake dippers and freeze some for days that are even crazier than usual!
Be sure to make extras, my sons can't resist sneaking a few every time they walk by the kitchen!
I hope you love this recipe as much as my family does but, if you are not ready to face the school year just yet, be sure to save the recipe or pin it on Pinterest for later.
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—See you soon! Sandy
Cinnamon Apple Pancake Dippers Recipe
Recipe Type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Sandy Hoopes
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 4 to 6
Pancake Dippers are a great breakfast for families on the go! Fill a lunch sack with mini pancakes that can be eaten with your fingers while walking to school or running to catch the bus. Dust them with powdered sugar just for fun.
Ingredients
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Powdered sugar for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel and core the apple, then dice it into small, 1/4 inch chunks. Melt the butter in a small sauté pan and add the apple. Saute the apple until it softens. Stir in the cinnamon and brown sugar. Continue cooking until the brown sugar thickens into caramel and the apples begin to breakdown. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
- Lightly beat the milk and egg together and pour into the well of the flour mixture. Gradually, mix the flour into the milk mixture until just blended.
- Fold the apples into the batter.
- Prepare a madeleine pan or mini-muffin tin with cooking spray or softened butter. Spoon batter into the molds and bake until the edges of the pancakes are golden brown, about 8 minutes.
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FAQs
You can add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and about 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon directly to the batter and cook as directed. Or you can make a cinnamon filling to swirl into your pancake as it cooks. For this method, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter together.
Does IHOP have apple cinnamon pancakes? ›
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What does adding butter to pancake mix do? ›
Melted butter rounds out the texture of pancakes by adding just the right amount of fat to keep the stacks rich and moist. No need to go crazy with it, though; a little goes a long way. Just add a tablespoon of melted butter per cup of pancake mix for super tasty pancakes.
What does pancake Apple com do? ›
If I remember correctly, pancake.apple.com is a validation server (I think it verifies if a device or app is authorized for home sharing or something like that). I remember a post about it at least when someone was asking something about home sharing.
Can I just add fruit to pancake mix? ›
Whisk together the pancake mix and water in a bowl. Place the still-frozen strawberries into a blender, and pulse several times to break the berries up into small pieces. Mix the chopped strawberries and the frozen blueberries into the batter until the fruit is well distributed.
How do you jazz up pancake mix? ›
Ground cinnamon and vanilla extract are good options, but you can also add cozy flavors with pumpkin pie spice, almond extract, or chai powder, or spices such as allspice or cardamom. For a little zing, try adding a citrus extract or finely grated lemon zest.
What does 55 mean at IHOP? ›
For diners aged 55 and above, IHOP offers an exclusive daily IHOP 55 & Up menu. This menu features discounted breakfast, lunch and dinner options like their classic breakfast sampler, turkey sandwiches, and grilled tilapia. Prices on this menu will be several dollars lower than the prices of the regular menu.
What is IHOP cinnamon dippers? ›
IHOP's Cinnamon Dippers feature donut holes tossed in cinnamon sugar. Each order is served with a side of cream cheese icing and dulce de leche caramel sauce for dipping. #ihopmenu newfood.
Does IHOP still put pancake batter in their omelets? ›
Drum roll, please! The secret to super fluffy IHOP omelets is… buttermilk pancake batter. For what it's worth, the IHOP menu does indicate in small text at the top of the page that their omelets contain pancake batter, but such a detail can go unnoticed by even the most dedicated IHOP eaters.
Is it better to add milk or water to pancake mix? ›
Pancake lovers' biggest complaint when adding water instead of milk is that the flavor seems to change. Pancakes aren't as richly flavored with water. There are a few ways to improve your batter when you've used water, including: Add extra butter.
However, it's not as tasty as you think, as they add small objects (after they've been thoroughly cleaned of course) such as buttons, rings, and coins. Each object has a special meaning, for example, if you find a shiny coin in your pancake, you're deemed very lucky and will end up rich!
Are pancakes with fruit healthy? ›
You can also add healthy toppings, like yogurt, nuts and fruit, to boost protein, vitamins and fiber to transform pancakes into a nutritious breakfast that will help you stay full through the morning.
How do you reheat apple pancakes? ›
You can reheat them in the oven, the toaster, the toaster oven, the microwave, or a frying pan. Just don't overcook them when reheating. Use just enough heat and time to warm them up.
Does pancake mix taste better with milk or water? ›
Pancake lovers' biggest complaint when adding water instead of milk is that the flavor seems to change. Pancakes aren't as richly flavored with water. There are a few ways to improve your batter when you've used water, including: Add extra butter.
Can I use milk instead of water in pancake mix? ›
Can you use milk instead of water for pancakes? You sure can! Instead of water, you can use any kind of milk, including almond milk and coconut milk, to mix up the pancake batter.
What can I add to pancake mix besides water? ›
Give your pancakes a boost of protein.
Use regular milk, oat milk, or pea milk instead of water. Add in an extra egg or 2 tablespoons of nut butter or sunflower butter to the batter.
