Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Baking powder

2 teaspoons

Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Milk

1 cup

Egg

1, beaten

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons, melted (plus extra for cooking)

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Apple

1 medium, peeled and diced

Maple syrup

for serving

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix—the batter should be slightly lumpy.
4. Fold in the diced apple, ensuring that the pieces are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with melted butter or cooking spray.
6. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
8. Serve the pancakes warm, topped with a generous drizzle of maple syrup.