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German Apple Pancake (Apfelpfannkuchen) recipe by Safe Plated

German Apple Pancake (Apfelpfannkuchen)

A large, oven-baked pancake with apples, a sweet and comforting German breakfast. Uses flaxseed meal as an egg substitute.

45m4 servings
Contains wheatEGG-free
300 cal|6g protein|50g carbs|10g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Plant-based milk
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Flaxseed meal
  • 6 tbsp Water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 medium Apples
  • 2 tbsp Vegan butter

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 220°C.
  2. 2Mix flaxseed meal and water, let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together flour, plant-based milk, sugar, flaxseed mixture, vanilla extract, and salt.
  4. 4Melt vegan butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5Arrange apple slices in the skillet.
  6. 6Pour the batter over the apples.
  7. 7Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
  8. 8Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and serve warm.

Substitutions

Egg → Flaxseed Meal

Flaxseed meal acts as a binder and helps create a slightly chewy texture.

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