Pancakes are almost a universal favorite with kids, probably because they're soft, sweet and in small sizes!! They're very easy to make as well, making them a favorite with Moms too! While most pancake recipes rely on refined flour, eggs and milk, this one is completely different - yes it's Eggless Apple Whole Wheat Pancake Recipe and without milk!! This is perfect for kids with egg allergies or lactose intolerance. I usually make these pancakes in small coin-sized shapes and my daughter enjoys them as finger food.
Ingredients
- Wheat flour - 100 gms
- Apple - 1 (medium sized )
- Oil - 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon powder - ¼ tsp
- Ghee - ½ teaspoon
- Jaggery - 1 tsp (optional)
- Salt - a pinch
- Baking powder or Eno - ½ teaspoon (optional)
- Water - 50 ml (can substitute with milk if you like)
Method
1. Sift wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
2. Add oil and water and mix, ensuring no lumps.
3. Peel and core the apple. Grate it with a fine grater. (It's okay if you don't core it, just don't grate that part)
4. Add the grated apple to the flour mixture. Set aside for 10 minutes.
5. After 10 minutes, give the pancake batter one more mix. Add the jaggery or sugar at this point.
6. Heat a griddle or dosa tava on medium flame. When hot enough, grease it with ghee or butter.
7. Pour a ladle of the batter onto the pan. Don't swirl it around as for a dosa. You can make small shapes like circles or triangles so that it will be easy for the baby to hold and eat.
9. Cover the pancakes with a lid and cook for 1 minute on a low flame. This helps the grated apple to cook well and blend with the batter. Wait for bubbles to appear.
10. When bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, flip it over and cook the other side for a minute.
Cool and serve with honey or date syrup. (Avoid honey for babies under one year)
Notes:
- These pancakes can be made without baking powder too, although baking powder makes the batter thick and yields soft pancakes.
- If the apple is sweet then you can skip the sugar.
- Instead of apple, you can also add mashed banana to the batter. Elaichi powder can also be added for extra flavor.
- You can also cook these pancakes without sugar, adding it later if needed.
- For toddlers and adults, water can be substituted for milk in the same recipe.
These pancakes are sure to be a hit for the entire family and make a great idea for Sunday brunch or kids parties. You can serve it to older kids with jam, peanut butter or chocolate spread - the options are endless!
Eggless Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes
Lots of Love,
