Apple Spice Pancakes

Fall into the season with a perfect blend of sweet and spice to get your day started.

These healthy Apple Spice pancakes are a cozy treat the whole family will love.

WHAT YOU NEED:

PANCAKES

• 1/2 cup (1 packet) Apple Spice Smoothie
• 1 very ripe banana
• 3/4 cup milk of choice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 cup flour (all-purpose or gluten-free/almond)
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon

 APPLE COMPOTE

• 1 apple, diced
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon

 TOPPINGS (optional)

• Maple syrup
• Whip cream
• Butter

HOW TO:

PANCAKES:

1. In a bowl, mash the peeled banana and add the milk, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Give it a quick whisk.
2. Mix in the Realm, flour, and baking powder. Let the batter sit a few minutes.
3. Spray a flat pan or griddle with oil and heat it to medium-low. Add a 1/4 cup of pancake batter. Let it cook until the middle becomes bubbly and the corners set, then flip with a spatula. Cook on the other side until done. Repeat for all the pancakes.
4. Stack pancakes and top with warm apple compote and toppings of choice.

Yield: 8 pancakes

 COMPOTE:

1. Add all ingredients to the saucepan and sauté over medium heat until the apples are tender and the juices are thickened to a thin syrup, 10 to 12 minutes.