down to the core: what did one pancake say to the other?

I made this for breakfast recently and never blogged it, so here is a nice twist on the average pancakes. Have you ever thought to dip apple slices in pancake batter?.. Me either. I found the idea (probably on Pintrest but I don't remember) last year, and then forgot about until recently. So the other day when I was in the mood to make myself pancakes, I used the recipe for my from-scratch single-serving pancakes, but I know not all of you will do that.. So really you could use any pancake batter with this and just use this concept however you like. It's a super easy and delicious breakfast, and I spread some homemade almond butter on top and I was set for the day!

This breakfast is perfect because it has a good variation of food groups necessary. The pancakes have carbohydrates, the apples as well, plus a serving of fruit along with its vitamins and essential nutrients. With the almond butter (or you could spread some peanut butter too), you get protein as well. Protein is a vital part of breakfast, and paired with complex carbohydrates (such as whole grain or that found in fruits - like apples), your body will be able to digest the breakfast gradually, keeping you energized and hunger-free until lunch.

Just a warning, if you follow the recipe I have for single-serving pancakes, along with the apples and almond butter I found that I couldn't eat all of the pancakes. My mom and I split the pancakes and were both full and energized until lunch.

Here's what you'll need:
1 apple
1/2 cup flour (I use about 1 tbsp whole wheat and the rest all-purpose)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup soy or almond milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1. Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl, then pour in vanilla and milk. Mix until combined.