Heart Healthy Apple Pancakes

This is a modified version of the Polish Apple Pancakes found here on Food.com. My kids devoured these and clamour for more - a fantastic, warm and delicious way to kick off a weekend or holiday. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do! (I substituted applesauce for the oil in the original recipe, then used the remaining applesauce as a topping on the pancakes in place of syrup.)

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups  whole wheat all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1  cup low-fat milk
• 1  tablespoon applesauce
• 1  medium apple, peeled, sliced thinly, and cut into bite-sized pieces
•  chopped walnuts (optional)
•  confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, blend the flour, salt and cinnamon together.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Add honey, milk and applesauce. Add to dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.
3. Fold in apples and walnuts (optional).
4. Pour by 1/2-cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle, then spread into large circles.
5. Flip pancakes when bubbles form. Cook until golden brown and apples are tender.
6. Top with remaining applesauce and a sprinkle of confectioners sugar.