Eggless Apple Pie Pancakes

Today I am sharing my favorite way to upgrade a weekend breakfast with these eggless apple pie pancakes. They are soft, fluffy, and full of warm cinnamon flavor.

Finding a pancake recipe that cooks up light and airy without eggs can sometimes be tricky. Because this version uses buttermilk and a little baking soda, it is naturally eggless and turns out great for anyone avoiding eggs.

While the batter rests for a few minutes, you can quickly cook the spiced apple topping in a skillet. It smells amazing in the kitchen and acts like a homemade fruit syrup.

Just spoon the warm apples over your pancake stack and add a few broken graham crackers on top. It is a simple, comforting meal that is very easy to put together.

Why You’ll Love It

Incredible Texture – Buttermilk keeps these pancakes remarkably soft, fluffy, and tender without needing a single egg.

True Apple Pie Flavor – Fresh Honeycrisp apples simmered in warm spices taste just like warm pie filling.

Satisfying Graham Crunch – Crushed graham crackers on top add the perfect crunchy contrast to the soft pancakes.

Spiced Just Right – Cinnamon in the batter and the topping fills every single bite with rich warmth.

Ingredient List

For the Apple Pie Topping

• 2 Medium Honeycrisp Apples, Peeled & Diced
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 3 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp Ground Nutmeg
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1/3 cup Water
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

For the Pancakes

• 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 3/4 cups Buttermilk
• 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, Melted
• 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 tbsp Butter, For Greasing

For Serving

• 2 Graham Cracker Sheets, Crushed

Directions

Step 1

Melt 2 tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often, until they start to soften and turn golden at the edges.

Step 2

Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Whisk the cornstarch into the water, pour it into the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the apples are tender and coated in a thick, glossy syrup.

Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla and cover to keep warm.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined, then let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and grease it lightly with butter. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form and the edges look set.

Step 6

Flip the pancakes and cook for 1-2 minutes more, until golden and cooked through. Keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.

Step 7

Stack the pancakes, spoon the warm apple pie topping over the top and finish with a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for a pie crust crunch.

Tips

Do Not Skip the Rest Time

I always let this eggless batter sit on the counter for a full 10 minutes before cooking.

Because there are no eggs to build structure, this rest time gives the baking powder and buttermilk room to create tiny air pockets.

It also gives the flour time to absorb the liquids, which guarantees your pancakes puff up tall instead of spreading flat.

Dice the Apples Small and Even

I recommend cutting your Honeycrisp apples into small cubes that are about a quarter-inch wide.

If the pieces are too big, they will stay hard in the middle while the butter and sugar syrup cooks down too fast.

Small, even pieces soften quickly in the skillet and stay neatly stacked on top of your pancakes when you take a bite.

Mix the Cornstarch With Cold Water First

You will get the best results if you stir the cornstarch into cold water before adding it to the warm skillet.

If you dump dry cornstarch directly into the hot fruit, it will seize up into chewy clumps that you cannot whisk out.

Dissolving it in cold water first guarantees your apple topping turns into a smooth, glossy syrup that coats every slice.

Try These Next

• Eggless Apple Cinnamon Cake
• Eggless Bananas Foster Pancakes
• Eggless Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
• Eggless Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
• Eggless Glazed Apple Fritters

Questions You Might Have

Can I make a homemade buttermilk substitute for this recipe?

Yes, you can easily make your own by adding one and a half tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to a liquid measuring cup and filling the rest with milk up to one and three-quarter cups.

Let it sit for about five minutes until it curdles slightly before mixing it in, which gives this eggless recipe the exact acidity it needs to rise.