1tspvegan Margarinesuch as Earth Balance or coconut oil
1medium Applepeeled, core removed and diced finely
FOR THE PANCAKES:
2/3Cplus 2 Tbl Quick-Cooking Oats
1Tbl Brown Sugar
1Tbl Sugar
1/2CAlmond MIlk
1/2tspBaking Powder
pinchof Salt
1/2tspVanilla
1/2tspApple Pie Spice
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TO MAKE YOUR OWN APPLE PIE SPICE:
1tspCinnamon
1/4tspNutmeg
1/4tspGinger
1/4tspAllspice
1/8tspCardamom
Instructions
Peel and core 1 medium apple. Cut into a fine dice.
In a small non-stick saute pan, add oil (or vegan margarine), the diced apples and a sprinkle of your spice mixture.
Saute on medium-high heat until tender. Take care not to let the mixture get too dry. Add a smidge more oil/margarine if necessary.
Meanwhile, combine your dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Once the apples are tender, add these to the dry ingredients along with almond milk and vanilla.
Whisk to combine and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. This will help the oatmeal absorb the liquids and also give the baking powder time to activate for nice, puffy pancakes.
Using the same saute pan, spray with cooking spray.
Add batter to the pan and spread around with the back of the scoop or a spoon to form the pancake.
Allow to cook on one side until golden and slightly set before flipping.
Serve with reserved apples or apple slices and pure maple syrup.
This recipe makes four medium pancakes, but can be easily doubled or tripled.