You can’t beat tucking into a stack of thick and fluffy pancakes on a lazy weekend morning.

They are the ultimate breakfast or brunch and are enjoyed by millions of us every week.

Whether you like yours drizzled with maple syrup or smothered with chocolate spread, they are not always the healthiest option if you are trying to watch your weight.

However, thanks to Instagram baker @cakeontherun, there’s a fantastic healthy alternative which is low in fat and low in sugar.

Followed by foodies for her quick, easy and quirky recipes, these apple pie pancakes are a cross between the cosy, classic pudding and thick, yummy banana pancakes.

The autumnal delights are lightly spiced with cinnamon, can be studded with sultanas or nuts and are perfect for snuggling up with on a frosty morning.

They contain no eggs so are suitable for vegans and can be made gluten free when using gluten-free flour available from most UK supermarkets.

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Apple pie pancake recipe (makes 4 pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1 apple
• 100g mashed banana
• 50g self-raising flour (gluten free if required)
• A squeeze of lemon juice (fresh or concentrated)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 100ml any milk (such as almond if vegan)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• (optional extras – 1 tbsp sultanas or crushed pecans)

Method

1. Chop the banana into chunks and microwave for 1 minute until mushy. Overripe banana works best as it is naturally sweeter.
2. Cut the apple crosswise into thin slices and remove the core and pips with a sharp knife. You can leave the apple skin on. Cut into five slices. If you want yours to look extra fancy, use a apple corer to make rings.
3. Put all of the other ingredients into a bowl and mix until smooth.
4. Spray some low-fat cooking oil or coconut oil into a pan and dip each apple into the batter until all the batter is used up. If you have any excess batter, just pour a bit on top of each pancake in the pan.
5. Fry the pancakes on each side for a minute or so until they are golden.
6. Serve warm as they are or with low-fat yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Love autumnal flavours?

Try these healthy apple and cinnamon scones. They are super easy to make and contain a surprising ingredient.

Or if you want to jump on the pumpkin bandwagon, here are two excellent recipes:

Super healthy pumpkin pie baked oats – recipe here.

Pumpkin spice latte – recipe here.