Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

What makes these pancakes healthy? 

Oats – Oats are one of the healthiest grains on earth & a main staple in our pantry. A wonderful substitute for regular flour. They’re loaded with important vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, & antioxidant plant compounds. I used rolled oats in this recipe, but you can also use quick oats if you’d like. 

Milk – Any milk will do here, soy, almond, oat, cashew, cow’s milk. Eliminate using coconut milk as this will not work. I chose to include unsweetened almond milk, a great dairy free alternative. Almond milk is an excellent source of Vitamin E; which is a powerful antioxidant that may combat inflammation & stress in our body. 

Cinnamon – Cinnamon is a highly delicious spice, thought to have many medicinal & soothing properties. It’s loaded with antioxidants that protect our bodies from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. These antioxidants have anti-inflammatory effects, which help lower our risk of disease.

Apples – Apples are considered nutrient-dense fruits, meaning they provide a lot of nutrients per serving. A wonderful source of fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, & antioxidants like polyphenols. Antioxidants protect our cells from free radicals, which are harmful molecules that contribute to the development of chronic conditions, like heart disease & cancer. 

Sweetener – I used pure maple syrup, but you can use any alternative here. Healthy options to consider would be honey, stevia, agave nectar, date syrup, molasses, or nut butter. Just be sure to not slather your pancakes in sweetener as that would negate all of our healthy ingredients.