Pregnancy Friendly Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

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Pregnancy Friendly Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Oven Pancake

Warm spices, caramelized apples, and a dramatically puffed golden crust make this oven pancake one of those weekend breakfasts that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort. The batter comes together with eggs, whole milk, and flour — straightforward, wholesome ingredients that are easy to feel good about during pregnancy. Ceylon cinnamon is a thoughtful swap here, since it's naturally lower in coumarin than the more common cassia variety, making it a gentler choice when you're being mindful of what goes into your body. The apple filling gets a quick stovetop cook in butter and sugar until it's soft and glossy, then the batter goes right on top before the whole skillet hits a hot oven — no flipping, no fussing. A spoonful of fresh ricotta on each wedge adds a creamy, protein-rich finish that pairs beautifully with the spiced fruit. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive straight from the skillet but asks very little of you on a slow morning.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the batter

3 large eggs
Ingredient note
Eggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cardamom
¼ tsp salt

For the apple filling

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cardamom

For serving

1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
2 tbsp fresh ricotta, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Place a 12-inch oven-safe skillet in the oven while it preheats.
2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cardamom, and salt until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the apples.

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