These gluten free apple-cinnamon pancakes are fall brunch perfection on a plate!

‍My father is obsessed with little hometown diners. They're a great option when you're out of town, but I just don't see the major appeal otherwise. And don't get me wrong, there are some wonderful diners. Maybe if I couldn't or didn't like to cook, I'd be a frequent flyer too. There's one near my house and the parking lot is always packed!

A few years ago, I ventured inside, ready for a plate full of homestyle comfort food. Since it was fall, they added a few seasonal specials. Apple-cinnamon pancakes caught my eye! Basically, there were chunks of apple inside my pancake. They were edible, but not great. Ummm...this was definitely not what I had pictured.

Someone hold my apple cider, because I can do much better.

Picture a tall stack of fluffy, buttery, gluten free pancakes with apple crisp filling on top! That's right!

It's fall brunch time!

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Ingredients in Gluten Free Apple-Cinnamon Pancakes

• Applesauce
• Butter
• Milk: You can use dairy free.
• Apple Cider
• Vanilla
• One Egg
• Brown Sugar
• Baking Powder
• Cinnamon
• Gluten Free Flour Blend
• ‍10-Minute Apple Crisp

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What is the secret to fluffy pancakes?

Well...gluten helps, which is not great news. Other methods include folding in whipped egg whites or adding an acid with baking soda (ie. mayonnaise.)

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Are gluten free pancakes vegan?

Gluten free pancakes can also be vegan if you use a replacement for the egg and non-dairy milk.

        ♦ Chia seed eggs

        ♦ Flax seed eggs

        ♦ Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Egg Replacer

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What can replace wheat flour in pancakes?

There are a number of terrific alternative flours. I usually recommend a blend. Many companies make 1-1 gluten free flour blends. You can also buy and mix your own. My favorites include oat, almond, tapioca, and cassava flour.

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