Apple Cider Pancakes

I had a little creative flash this morning and decided to make up a quick batch of pancakes. 

My recipe is pretty straight forward, but today instead of using almond milk I substituted local apple cider. They were not quite as fluffy, but the trade-off was a subtle and delightful hint of apple. I also chose to omit the sugar/honey as I felt the cider would add a slightly sweet/tart flavor.

Clarence's Apple Cider Pancakes

1 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour (I prefer whole wheat)

1 tbsp sugar or honey (or to taste)

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup apple cider (local of course!)

2 tbsp oil (I use sunflower)

1 egg

1 tsp each of ground cardamon, ground all spice, cinnamon and vanilla extract.

Optional:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or diced apples.

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl whisk the liquid ingredients together, add the flour mixture and mix until smooth. 

Cook on a lightly greased griddle or in a large heavy frying pan, serve with Vermont maple syrup and butter.