These Apple Cinnamon Pancakes from scratch are the ultimate easy weekend breakfast. If you are looking for an easy pancake recipe that results in fluffy pancakes every time, this variation—loaded with warm cinnamon and fresh apples—is exactly what you need!

Pancakes were one of the first foods I ever learned to make. I remember I used to stand on a stool next to my dad at the kitchen counter while made breakfast. He would let me whisk the batter, carefully pour it into the hot pan, and maybe if I was lucky – attempt to flip the pancakes. It didn’t always end up perfect, but it was a fun way to get comfortable in the kitchen and I ended up learning some useful skills that came in handy.

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Stacked apple cinnamon pancakes made from scratch topped with melting butter and maple syrup

Why you’ll love this pancake recipe

Packed full of apple cinnamon flavour

Super easy to make

Light and fluffy – the perfect morning food!

Made with ingredients you probably already have

Kid Approved

Easy clean up

Ingredients for apple cinnamon pancakes including red and green apples, cinnamon, and butter.

Simple Ingredients for Fluffy Apple Pancakes

For the Cinnamon Apple Mixture

Apples: 1 Cup Granny Smith Apples. I use Granny Smith because they hold their shape well and have a tart flavour that cuts through the maple syrup, but any crisp apple will do!
Cinnamon: 2 1/2 teaspoons to add the warm, fall flavour.
Sugar: 1 1/2 teaspoon for a touch of sweetness.

For the Pancake Batter

Brown Sugar: 4 tablespoons to give the apple cinnamon pancakes the warm, caramel flavour we all want.
All Purpose Flour: 2 Cups, levelled.
Whole Milk: 2 Cups. You can switch this out for any milk substitute.
Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons.
Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon .
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon.
Melted Butter: 4 Tablespoons of unsalted melted butter. If you use salted butter, I would skip adding the 1/2 teaspoon of salt listed above.
Eggs: 2 large eggs.
Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon to bring out extra flavour.

How to Make Fluffy Pancakes from Scratch

Peel and Prepare The Apples: Peel, core, and dice your apples. In a small bowl, coat your apples with granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Set aside.

An instructional image showing a bowl of cut apples with cinnamon and granulated sugar ready to be cost and coated.

Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and remaining cinnamon.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, using a spoon or spatula, mix the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

A bowl full of pancake batter ready for the cinnamon apples to be folded in.

Mix the Pancake Batter: Slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Once combined, fold in your cinnamon and sugar coated apples.

Apple cinnamon pancakes batter in a bowl with the apples..

Cook the Apple Cinnamon Pancakes: Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat and coat with melted butter or non-stick spray. Pour about a 1/2 cup portion of the batter onto the pan. (If using a large griddle, you can cook multiple apple pancakes at once!)

How do I know when my pancakes are ready to flip?

The “secret” to perfectly fluffy pancakes is all in the bubbles! Wait until you see bubbles forming throughout the center of the pancake, not just the edges. Once those bubbles begin to pop and stay open, use a spatula to flip. Cook for another 1–2 minutes or until the second side is a beautiful golden brown.

An educational image of a pancake in a hot pan with bubbles showing when it is ready to be flipped.

Serve and Enjoy! Serve the fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes warm and topped with butter and maple syrup! You can also try topping it with apple slices, whipped cream, or even some cinnamon sugar.

A stack of warm and fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes on a plate ready to be topped with butter and maple syrup.

Tips and Tricks on How to Make Pancakes from Scratch:

Don’t sweat the first one! If you’re new to homemade pancake recipes, remember the saying ” the first pancake never turns out”. This is almost always true! Treat your first apple cinnamon pancake like a test to make sure the size is what you want, and the pan is properly heated.
Keep them Warm: Pancakes are always better warm (at least in my opinion). If you are making pancakes for a large crowd, keep them in a warming rack until they’re all done cooking. If your oven doesn’t have this feature, set your oven to 200F and set them in there on a cookie sheet instead.
Play around with the flavours: The beautiful thing with this pancake recipe is that it’s almost impossible to mess up. If you’re feeling adventurous try adding some nutmeg or allspice to ramp up the fall flavours. Or replace half the apples with fresh pears! With a little practice you’ll learn pretty quickly how to make pancakes.

A delicious looking plate of apple cinnamon pancakes topped with butter and maple syrup surrounded by fresh red and green apples.

More Breakfast Favourites You’ll Love

If you enjoyed these Apple Cinnamon Pancakes from scratch, you have to try my 5-Minute Strawberry Yogurt Parfait. It’s ideal for those busy mornings when you need something healthy and fast!

A delicious yogurt parfait with layers of fresh strawberries, oats, and yogurt.

If you’re in the mood for more from-scratch baking, this Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins recipe is a must-try. They have that perfect streusel, domed top just like you’d find at your favourite bakery!

A bakery-style blueberry muffin with streaks of juice and cinnamon streusel topping.

If you try these Apple Cinnamon Pancakes, I’d love to hear from you! Please leave a star rating and a comment below—it helps me so much and I love seeing your breakfast creations.