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Caramel apple pancake dippers

These Protein Caramel Apple Pancake Dippers offer the perfect combination of flavors and textures—crispy, sweet, and warm with a satisfying dip in the caramel sauce!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/3 cup grass-fed whey protein, or substitute with vegan protein powder (or omit and use 1/2C more almond flour)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup refined coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup dairy-free milk, almond, oat, or coconut
  • 1 –2 large green apples, sliced into rings (cores removed)

Topping:

  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar, maple sugar, or raw cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, for dipping

Caramel Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup cashew butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk

Instructions
 

Prepare the Apples:

  • Slice the green apples into 1/4-inch rings and remove the cores. Set aside.

Make the Pancake Batter:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca starch, grass-fed whey protein, and baking powder.
  • Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and dairy-free milk. Stir until the batter is smooth and lump-free, adjusting the milk to achieve a pancake batter consistency.

Cook the Pancake-Dipped Apple Rings:

  • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Dip each apple ring into the pancake batter, coating evenly.
  • Place the batter-coated apple rings onto the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside on a plate to cool slightly.
  • Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and your choice of sugar (coconut, maple, or raw cane).

Coat the Grilled Apple Pancake Rings:

  • After grilling the pancake-dipped apple rings, dip each one lightly into the melted coconut oil, then immediately press both sides into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat them.

Make the Caramel Sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cashew butter, maple syrup, and coconut milk.
  • Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Serve:

  • Serve the cinnamon-sugar-coated apple pancake dippers warm with the caramel sauce on the side for dipping
Author: Ali Jenkins
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