Vegan German Apple Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

Vegan German Apple Pancakes are a sweet and healthy fall-themed breakfast. These gluten-free vegan apple pancakes are a sweet and rich breakfast for chilly weather.

I love the image of Sunday breakfast! The whole fam sitting around the table eating together and enjoying family time. Maybe these Vegan German Apple Pancakes can become part of your family breakfast!

What is a German Apple Pancake?

A traditional German Apple Pancake is one GIANT pancake.

You slice up apples and soften them in a skillet, like you would for apple pie. Then, you pour pancake batter over the apples and bake the entire pan in the oven.

The result is a huge, fluffy, sharable pancake!

Now, I'm all for giant, fluffy, pancakes, but let's be honest. I don't want to bake an entire pancake in the oven. In my opinion, Sunday breakfast, even breakfast in general, should be easy. I want to worry less about the food and more about the people I'm with.

Hence, this plant-based version of a German Apple Pancake is not one big pancake. It's normal-sized pancakes, but still packed with flavor. You get the best of both worlds!

Why I love these Vegan Apple Pancakes

• Dietary needs - these pancakes are completely plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free
• Fall flavors - apples and cinnamon make such a delicious combination. Even better when served in and on pancakes!
• While food ingredients - these pancakes are made from whole food ingredients with fiber and nutrients for a healthy and tasty breakfast

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Even though traditional pancakes have buttermilk and eggs, plant-based pancakes aren't at all difficult to make.

These pancakes are extra-special, because I replaced the milk with apple cider! SO MUCH APPLE FLAVOR.

• Oat Flour: I suggest making your own oat flour for this recipe. Just blend rolled oats in a food processor until they form a flour. Homemade flour is coarser than store-bought and will give the pancakes a lighter texture.
• Baking Powder + Baking Soda: To give the pancakes a little fluffiness.
• Cinnamon: This spice adds a sweet flavor and complements apples well.
• Apple Cider: Choose an apple cider without added sugar, for the healthiest option.
• Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds a bit of acid, to react with the baking powder and soda.
• Maple Syrup: For just a touch of extra sweetness. If you prefer, you can use date syrup.
• Apples: I used Gala apples, because I prefer sweet apples, but you can choose your favorite.

How to make Plant-Based German Apple Pancakes

Step 1. In a large bowl, mix the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.

Step 2. Stir in the apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Set aside to thicken.

Step 3. Meanwhile, finely chop the apple.

Step 4. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add a heaping tablespoon of chopped apple to the pan (use a pancake mold, if desired). Then, pour a scant ¼ cup of batter over the apples. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 5. Flip the pancake and cook on the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until the pancake is lightly brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining apples and pancake batter.

Step 6. Serve with more apples and a drizzle of maple syrup, enjoy!

FAQ & Expert Tips

Recipe Prayer

Thank you God for these German Apple Pancakes, we praise you for giving us seasonal foods to enjoy. Amen.

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Vegan German Apple Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

Vegan German Apple Pancakes are a sweet and healthy fall-themed breakfast. These gluten-free vegan apple pancakes are a sweet and rich breakfast for chilly weather.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, German

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 268kcal

Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

• 1 ½ Cups Oat Flour
• 1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 Cup Apple Cider
• 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
• 1 Large or 2 Medium Gala Apples

Instructions

• In a large bowl, mix the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
• Stir in the apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Set aside to thicken.
• Meanwhile, finely chop the apple.
• Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add a heaping tablespoon of chopped apple to the pan (use a pancake mold, if desired). Then, pour a scant ¼ cup of batter over the apples. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Flip the pancake and cook on the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until the pancake is lightly brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining apples and pancake batter.
• Serve with more apples and a drizzle of maple syrup, enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is an estimate.

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