Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together both flours, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, and peanut butter.

Step 3

Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, making sure to incorporate everything well, but be careful not to overmix. Fold diced apples into the batter.

Step 4

Over medium-low heat, melt butter on griddle - use just enough to coat the griddle (you don't want to use all the butter at once). Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop the batter onto the griddle and smooth with the spatula. Cook until the edges are set and the batter begins to bubble in the middle, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook on other side for another 4 minutes or so.

Step 5

Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter to griddle as needed. Keep pancakes warm in a toaster oven. (Note: I make two pancakes at a time on my griddle.)

Step 6

Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a sauté pan. Add sliced apples, cinnamon, and a few teaspoons of water. Cover and stir occasionally until apples are soft and somewhat caramelized.

Step 7

Serve pancakes with sautéed cinnamon apples and maple syrup, if desired.