Apple Oatmeal Pancakes & News!!!
Fluffy apple pancakes that you can make in your blender! These healthy apple cinnamon pancakes are gluten free, too (no flour required, just oats!).
Updated by Kathryne Taylor on August 30, 2024
I have never enjoyed keeping secrets, even the good kind. I just might burst from anticipation so here it goes: I’m making a cookbook! It has been in the works for ages, and by ages I mean years, which is a long time in the blog world.
My cookbook is called Love Real Food, as in Cookie and Kate Love Real Food. It’s a title that makes a statement, one that I hope will appeal to you, my most wonderful readers, and a broader audience that hasn’t yet stumbled on this blog or this way of cooking. It’s a statement that conveys my bursting-at-the-seams enthusiasm for real, wholesome food, the kind that both delights the senses and nourishes the body. I hope you like it!
Love Real Food will be an extension of what you have come to expect on this blog, plus some fun special features. It will include 100 recipes that are all vegetarian, fresh and full of flavor. I’m being very careful to use accessible ingredients and have been testing the recipes over and over again to make sure they’re perfect.
I’ve finalized about a quarter of the recipes so far and I CAN’T WAIT to share them with you all. The blueberry muffins alone! They took me nine tries to get just right but they were worth it. The book won’t be complete without a few favorite recipes from the blog (even those will be reworked and tweaked), but the vast majority will be brand new. My stomach is so full right now, you guys.
I’m busy in the best of ways, stretched to maximum capacity with both the blog and the book. Maintaining my presence here and my recipe quality is very important to me, so I’m just moving a little slower than usual. Please keep visiting and letting me know how the recipes turn out for you and sharing my blog with your friends and family! I can’t tell you how much that means to me.
In all sincerity, this blog would never have turned into a recipe website or now, a cookbook, if it weren’t for your presence and your kind words. I took an awfully long time to gather the courage to write this cookbook proposal (my second proposal, long story). Every time you asked me when I was going to publish a cookbook, you gave me a welcome push in the right direction. Thank you. I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on!
The book will be coming to you in spring 2017, which might seem like a long time from now. It’ll be here before we know it! I’ve grown accustomed to doing everything myself on this blog, so learning to lean on others in order to make a book has been an adjustment. Big thank you to my awesome agent, Steve Troha, for believing in me and helping me land a deal with Rodale. Rodale has been promoting healthy lifestyles since 1942 (they’re the publisher behind Yummy Supper, Thug Kitchen and The Year of Cozy), and they seem like the perfect fit.
My editor, Dervla Kelly, has been reading this blog for four years, which is pretty special. I’m really excited to be working with her. We’re going to make sure Love Real Food is beautifully designed and full of big, colorful photographs of the recipes (and of Cookie, of course).
I’m so glad the secret’s out now so I can start sharing the creation of Love Real Food with you. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (I’ll be using #loverealfoodbook) and Snapchat (we’re @cookieandkate) for updates! I’ll be putting out a call for recipe testers, too, if you’d like to get involved!
Oh and these pancakes! I thought we could celebrate with pancakes. They’re light, fluffy and infused with apple flavor times two (applesauce and grated apple). They’re also 100 percent whole grain, gluten free and, I kid you not, you can make them in your blender. Just throw everything but the grated apple in there and you’ll have pancakes in no time flat!
Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
Fluffy apple pancakes that you can make in your blender! These healthy pancakes are gluten free, too (no flour required, just oats!). Recipe yields 6 medium pancakes about 4 inches in diameter.
FAIR WARNING: For reasons that I have not been able to deduce, these pancakes haven’t turned out well for everyone like they did for me (I’ve made them six times and they always turned out well!). Oat flour is always a little finicky but I don’t know why these pancakes have been particularly problematic. These pancakes are the reason why my cookbook’s pancakes aren’t oat flour based.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple sauce
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (gluten free if necessary)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated tart apple (1 large honeycrisp apple was more than plenty for me)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except for the grated apple in your blender. Blend until the batter is completely smooth (as in, you shouldn’t see any remaining bits of oats or hear oats hitting the blades), pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary. Stir in the grated apple but do NOT blend again.
- Heat a heavy cast iron skillet/non-stick pan over medium-low heat, or heat an electric griddle to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly oil the surface of your pan with coconut oil, butter or cooking spray. If you’re using a non-stick electric griddle like mine, you might not need any oil at all.
- Once the surface of the pan is hot enough that a drop of water sizzles on it, pour about ⅓ cup of batter onto the pan. This batter is thick, but your pancakes won’t cook through if they’re thicker than ½-inch, so you might need to help spread the batter out with a spatula. Let the pancake cook for about 3 minutes, until bubbles are popping up and the edges are more matte than shiny. (Be patient, these pancakes need to cook a little lower and slower than most.)
- Once the underside is lightly golden, flip it with a spatula and cook for another 90 seconds or so, until golden brown on both sides. You may need to adjust the heat up or down at this point to avoid burning the outsides before the insides are cooked. Repeat with remaining pancakes.
- Serve the pancakes immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree Fahrenheit oven.
Notes
Recipe adapted from my gluten-free peach pancakes and vegan pancakes, with reference to Kelly’s banana blender pancakes and Deb’s apple pancakes.
Applesauce substitutions: If you can’t find applesauce, use plain yogurt instead (I know this works with regular plain yogurt, but suspect that Greek yogurt will be too thick). For the yogurt version, increase the amount of maple syrup or honey to at least 1 tablespoon. Milk will not work.
Storage suggestions: These will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for several days. I bet they will freeze well, too!
Nutrition
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So exciting! I was hoping that was the news! Congratulations and have fun with it! Can’t wait! Exclamation marks!
Yay! Thanks, Jen!!!
YAYYYY!! Congrats lady! I can’t wait to see the finished product and know it will be AMAZING! xo
Thank you, Abby!!!
Congratulations! So excited for you! I would LOVE to be a recipe tester for you, so I will be watching like a hawk for that call! I usually make one of your recipes at least once a week. Enjoy the experience!!
ditto!
Thank you, Mandy! I really appreciate your offer, too! I added you to my list and will be in touch!
Can I be a recipe tester too? You are my FAVORITE food blogger. PS I made this recipe the other day and it was SO yummy. Like eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner yummy.
Thank you for offering, Sarah! I’ll add you to my list and will be in touch soon.
WOOHOOOOOO!!!! Your site is one of my favorites, so this makes me soooo happy! Can’t wait to see what it looks like (and look at all of the Cookie pics). :-) Congrats!
Thanks again, Sara!!
This makes me so excited! Congratulations! Your blog was the first I started following and I love your recipes and updates. Can’t wait for the spring 2017!
Thank you, Katie!!!
Congratulations, Kate!!
Seriously….EVERY recipe that I’ve made of yours has been OUTSTANDING!!
Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of your new cookbook!!…it will be fabulous!
Thank you so much, Ruth!
I’ve been following you for years and am SO HAPPY for you! I hardly ever buy cookbooks because I just use the internet. But this one, I would pre-order. I have come to trust your recipes, knowing that you have always tested, tested, tested the recipe so we don’t waste our time and $, that 9 times out of 10 it will be something nutritious (cocktails can sometimes be nutritious, right?), and whatever recipe I’ve chosen, it’s not going to take eight years to make. I wish you every success under the sun and hope that this process will be fulfilling and fun!
xo
Claire, thank you so much!!! I really appreciate your kind words. Glad you are cooking from my site!
Congratulations on the cookbook, so exciting! I absolutely love the name; can’t wait to see updates and hear about the progress! :)
Oh yay, thank you! :)
Yip Yip HOORAY! I know how hard you’ve been working to make this dream come true, and now we all get to be the lucky recipients. I’m marking my calendar! Congratulations—and more scraps for Cookie :) XOXO
Thank you, Heidi! Can’t wait to see you!
SO excited for you, my friend!!! The cookbook is going to be amazing. <3
Thanks, pal! Let’s hang out soon!
Yay! A cookbook. Keep us informed :-)
Will do! Thank you. :)
big huge congratulations to you kate! (and to cookie too!) i cannot wait to see your wonderful recipes and photographs in book form! wishing you all the best in this wonderful journey! xo!
Thank you so much, Lindsey! xo!
Congrats–such exciting news!!! I’m SO excited for the cookbook! and totally interested in being a recipe tester too :) Your salad recipes are pretty much my go-to for lunches…this week I’ve been eating the autumn kale, fennel, apple & goat cheese salad!
Thank you, Emily! Happy to hear that!!! I just added you to my potential recipe tester list. :)
Fabulous news! Congrats and good luck from an Israeli fan:)
Thank you, Michal!
CONGRATS ON THE BOOK KATHRYNE!!!! Seriously I can’t wait to see what you come up with. The title sounds like perfection :) Woot.
Thanks, Lee! xoxo!
This is so exciting, congrats! I’ve been patiently hoping this day would come :) You’re always my go-to when I’m trying to figure out something to make. Every recipe I’ve made of yours is delicious. It’s thanks to your salad dressing recipes that I’ve entirely stopped buying store-bought salad dressing and I couldn’t be more grateful! Cannot wait to buy your book!
Oh, I’m happy to hear that! Thank you, Megan!!!
Oooh, love this idea! They look delicious! Will be trying this out :)
I’m so excited for you, Kate! I know the dedication and time it takes to keep a blog feeling fresh, so I can’t imagine how you’re also managing to take on your new endeavor! Can’t wait for the publish date! And the pancakes look awesome!
Thank you, Lisa! I’m trying! :)
Welp, I guess now I know what will be the first thing I ever pre-order. Can. Not. Wait! Congrats!
Hoorayyyyy! Thank you, Christina!
Congratulations! You create truly great recipes and your blog is a favorite of mine, I am confident your cookbook will be fantastic. I will be one of the first pre-orders :)
Thank you so much, Barbara!!!
Congrats, Kate! I have loved every single one of your recipes and I eagerly await your book!
Hooray! Thank you, Melissa!
YAY! I am so excited for you! I can’t wait to see the finished book. I know it’s going to be beautiful and delicious! Can’t wait to hear more next month:) xo
Thank you, Maria! See you soon!!!
Congratulations, Kate!!! That’s the most exciting news I’ve heard all morning. I’ll be first in line for pre-orders, so let us know when we can start throwing money at your book. :)
Ahhh the thought of an entire book of your recipes just makes me want to cook up something delicious. I’m so excited and SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
Thank you so much, Mia! Yay!
Congratulations! I love your blog and beautiful, easy wholesomeness of your cooking style. Looking forward to the book!
Thank you so much, Chris!
CONGRATS ON YOUR UPCOMING BOOK. THAT IS PHENOMENAL NEWS BECAUSE I’M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR FUN, TASTY, VEGETARIAN DISHES. LOOKING FORWARD TO IT !
Thank you, Samantha! Happy to hear that!!!
Kate, this is so exciting!!!! I have loved your blog for such a long time, all of your recipes are phenomenal, I seriously can’t wait till Spring 2017!!! So happy for you!!
Holly, thank you! :D
I’ll be ordering a copy of your book as soon as its available! I have been making so many of your recipes (or some version of them) since i discovered your blog earlier this year. I can’t wait!!
Hooray!!! Thank you so much, Barbara!
Congratulations to you! Can’t wait to get my hands on that book, and see it in progress on Insta :)
Thanks, Katie!!! Hope you have a great weekend!
Congratulations. So very excited for you. I love your recipes and can’t wait to have some in book form. Yay.
Thank you, Brook!
I JUST TOLD MY MOM SLAW LADY WAS WRITING A COOKBOOK AND SHE STARTED DANCING AROUND THE KITCHEN WITH HER MEASURING CUPS! Ahhhhh I’m so excited for you! I’ll be first in line for pre-order <3
Ella, you crack me up! Thank you!!!
Congratulations, Kate! I love your recipes and can’t wait for the cookbook.
Thank you, Sophie!!!
Many congratulations to you, Kate! I look forward to ordering a copy (with it signed). Enjoy the rest of your week. And thank you for this pancake recipe. I will make these instead of my usual banana waffles on a Sunday morning. It will be a nice break just before a mtn bike ride with the hubster buster.
Thank you, PL! Flattered that you’d like a signed copy. Hope you both enjoy the pancakes! Please let me know!
Ah! Congratulations! This is so exciting. I CAN NOT wait for spring 2017!
Thank you, Amanda!!!
Congratulations Kate! I’ve been reading your blog for a couple years now & I love it. Every recipe I’ve tried (a lot) (seriously your molasses cookies) has turned out beautifully & you have really inspired me to be a better & healthier cook. I can’t wait to see your book!
Lou
Yay! Thank you so much, Lou. P.s. Now I want one of those molasses cookies! :)
Congratulations, Kate! I don’t usually comment here, but I read your blog regularly and have for years, and I love your recipes. Your publisher is lucky to have you!
Thank you very much, Nora! Glad to know you’re reading!
So so excited for you! Congratulations! Kept hoping you would put out a cookbook because your recipes are my very favorite. All so good,nutritious and fun to make. I assume Amazon will carry it- will put my pre-order in as soon as they announce it. Thanks for sharing this great news! Bravo!
Shelley, thank you!!! That means a lot to me. :) Yes, Amazon will carry it!
Congratulations, Kate! Your blog is one of my very favorites! I can’t wait! :)
Yay, thanks Sarika!
Those apple pancakes look so easy and delicious! I am so excited for your cookbook!!
Thank you, Sarah!
These pancakes look amazing. My kids are obsessed with any and every kind of pancake. I am always looking for new variations. Definitely going to give these a whirl. Happy First Day of Fall!!!
Great news! I’ve become a big fan of your recipes and I look forward to getting your book when it comes out. Congratulations!
Thank you, Neko!!!
Fabulous news! I’ve been following along for ages and can’t wait to add your book to my shelf! Congratulations.
Thank you, Elaine! So glad you’re following along. :)
Many congrats, Kate and so well deserved! I can’t wait to see it.
Thank you so much, Naomi!
What awesome news! This is one I would LOVE to add to my shelf! (The pancakes look delish, too!)
Thank you, Bet!
Woo hoo! Congratulations on what is sure to be an incredible cookbook! Can’t wait to get my oven mitts on the sucker.
Thank you, Kare! :)
Congratulations on the cookbook! We love your recipes in my house and look forward to your beautiful book!
Thank you, Sarina!!! I’m glad to hear that. :)
I’m so happy for you, Kate! Congratulations!! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. I know it’s going to amazing and well worth the wait.
In the meantime, allow me to stuff my face with these pancakes. Holy deliciousness.
Thank you so much, Sara!
Hi Kate! I have never commented on your site, but I have made many of your recipes and have loved them all!! You bake/cook so healthy, and your recipes are all easy to follow!
I am thrilled you are publishing a Cook Book and just had to tell you!!!!I guess I am a little old fashioned, but I still like to sit down and flip actual pages on a cook book!!
Just wanted to say Congratulations to you and I can’t wait for your book to come out!!!
Hi Skip! Thank you for saying hello!!! I’m so glad to hear you’ve been enjoying my recipes. Thank you for your support!
Congratulations. I love your recipes and my husband and I eat something you’ve created at least once a week. So happy for your success!
Thank you, Nicole! That’s so great to hear!
Huge congratulations Kate!!!! Can’t wait to get a copy when it comes out!
Thanks, Stacy!
Congratulations, Kate!! You are so deserving of this! I love that all of your recipes are so approachable, healthy and fun – and I’m sure your cookbook recipes will be just as wonderful! Best of luck with the whole process.
Thank you, Julia! :)