Low Carb Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

Low Carb Apple Pancakes pack in so much delicious apple and cinnamon flavor and are surprisingly low in carbs, paleo friendly, and gluten-free. You may also want to try these low carb Flaxseed Pancakes or Almond Flour Pancakes.

In my opinion, the combination of cinnamon and apples makes the very best addition to pancakes. I am getting hungry just thinking about it, especially since we are in the prime of apple season. As kids, we would go apple picking every year and come home with mountains of apples that would inevitably find there way into all kinds of dishes. Most of them would end up in my grandmother's incredible homemade applesauce, but as we began to hit raw apple overload, we would have to get creative. Baked goods, oatmeal, savory pork and chicken dishes, you name it. But one of my favorites was always pancakes.

The trick to keeping these cinnamon apples pancakes low carb is using unsweetened applesauce and coconut flour. You could also add some apple extract to bump up the apple flavor even more. Everything is combined in the blender to make a super easy batter and then you can make pancakes or waffles. If you aren't watching carbs too closely, consider adding shredded apples to the batter for even more apple goodness.

Now let's talk toppings since any good pancakes has got to have some amazing toppings. Usually, I like to top these with melted nut butter - almond butter or peanut butter warmed up for a few seconds in the microwave and drizzled over top. If I am not watching my carbs, I like to top these with grated raw apples or some quickly sauteed apples. Honey, maple syrup, apple butter, and powdered sugar are also all delicious.

Tips for Making Low Carb Pancakes

• Make sure to choose unsweetened applesauce if you are watching carb counts since sweetened applesauce has a lot of added sugar and carbohydrates.
• If you want a lower calorie option, you can substitute half of the eggs with egg whites.
• These pancakes can also be made with a canned pumpkin or squash puree instead of the applesauce. Usually, I add pumpkin spice instead of the cinnamon when I make this combination.
• Play with the amount of Stevia in this recipe to get it to the sweetness you like. I don't like my pancakes very sweet but I know a lot of people do.
• Top with melted peanut butter or almond butter to add protein and healthy fats. You can also use sugar-free syrup to keep things low carb.
• To make a caramel apple flavored pancake, add some caramel Stevia in place of normal Stevia. You could also use vanilla, toffee, or cinnamon.

Can I meal prep Low Carb Apple Pancakes

Absolutely! These pancakes are great to make on the weekend and then keep around all week for quick and easy breakfasts. Make sure to let them cool completely before refrigerating for the best results. Then reheat them in the microwave, a skillet, or the toaster oven.

These can also be frozen for future use. Once they have cooled, place them on a baking sheet in the freezer for 2-3 hours. Then you can safely put them in a freezer-safe bag and they won't stick together. They will come out best reheated in a skillet but can also be wrapped in a moist paper towel and warmed up in the microwave.

Looking for other healthy apple recipes?

• Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
• Roasted Pork and Apples
• Slow Cooker Apple Crisp
• Turkey Apple Burgers
• More healthy apple recipes

Here are some of the products and tools I used in this recipe:

• Coconut flour: Since coconut flour can be expensive in the grocery store, I usually buy it in bulk on Amazon. This is the brand I usually buy since it is organic, non GMO, and under $3 per pound.

This post originally appeared in 2013 but has been updated with new photos and additional recipes tips and tricks.