In search of variety for a home breakfast, many people settle on simple yet aromatic dishes that require only a minimum of ingredients. The recipe for apple pancakes, shared by doctor-dietitian and nutritionist Victoria Radostnaya in her Instagram video, is exactly that kind of dish. In her words, it is a great option for a quick morning meal: a tender apple base combined with cinnamon and vanilla sugar turns an ordinary breakfast into a flavorful, aromatic treat that can be served with yogurt, sour cream, or cottage cheese. The article based on this video was published by the lifestyle project Styler from RBC-Ukraine.

Ingredients and preparing the base

For a small batch of pancakes you will need grated apple, an egg, yogurt or sour cream, whole-grain flour, cinnamon, vanilla sugar, and a sweetener — stevia or another sugar substitute. The amount of cinnamon can be increased to taste: it pairs beautifully with apples and makes the breakfast aroma more pronounced. If the apples are naturally sweet, you can add very little sweetener or skip it altogether, preserving the fruit's natural flavor.

The key trick: squeezing out excess liquid

Before mixing, the apples should be washed, peeled if desired, and grated on a coarse grater. At this stage, the dietitian notes, it is important not to miss one step — thoroughly squeezing out the excess liquid. If the apples remain too wet, the batter will turn out runny, and the pancakes will be noticeably harder to flip on the pan. It is precisely this simple step that ensures the finished pancakes hold their shape and do not fall apart when served.

Frying process under a lid

To the prepared apples, add the egg, yogurt or sour cream, whole-grain flour, cinnamon, vanilla sugar, and sweetener, then mix everything thoroughly into a smooth, homogeneous mass. Heat the pan well, then spoon the apple mixture in small portions to form the pancakes. Cook them over medium heat under a lid so that the grated apples inside have time to warm through and become soft. Once one side is golden brown, carefully flip the pancakes and cook until done on the other side.

Why they take longer to cook than usual

Apple pancakes may take a little longer to cook than regular thin pancakes — and that is perfectly normal. The grated apple inside needs time to warm through and soften. So there is no need to rush them off the pan as soon as a golden crust appears: moderate heat and a lid allow the pancakes to cook through gradually without burning on the outside. The finished pancakes should be golden on both sides and hold their shape well; if they seem too soft when flipped, give them a bit more time on the pan.

Serving and additions

It is best to serve the dish warm. The classic option is to top it with a few spoonfuls of natural yogurt or sour cream: their mild flavor nicely balances the sweetness of the apples and cinnamon. If you want a heartier breakfast, you can add cottage cheese, which pairs excellently with apples and turns a simple morning dish into a more nutritious option. To taste, the finished pancakes can be dusted with a pinch of cinnamon or garnished with fresh pieces of apple to highlight their natural flavor.