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Golden apple rice pancake stack on a white plate with a drizzle of maple and a dusting of cinnamon, surrounded by apple slices, on a light wooden surface with soft farmhouse lighting, steam rising slightly, inviting wholesome breakfast or dinner vibes.

Healthy Apple Rice Pancakes for Quick Kid Dinners

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Healthy Apple Rice Pancakes are fluffy, wholesome pancakes made with leftover rice and apples, perfect for a quick kid-friendly dinner or hearty breakfast.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 pancakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked rice (day-old works best)
  • 1 medium apple, finely grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats or oat flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix rice, grated apple, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and vanilla.
  2. Whisk in egg and milk until a thick batter forms. Add more milk if too stiff.
  3. Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Scoop batter into small rounds and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and set.
  4. Serve warm with yogurt, maple syrup, or extra apple slices.

Notes

  • For crisper edges add 1 tablespoon extra oats or a teaspoon of coconut oil to the batter.
  • Leftover rice works great; store in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Chill the batter 15 minutes to help it hold its shape if batter is loose.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Method: Pan-fry
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 340 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 240 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg
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