Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon powder in a bowl.
Mix buttermilk, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ones and mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the grated apples. don't overmix. The batter will be a bit lumpy and that's okay!
Grease a skillet with oil and heat it. Pour a small ladle full of batter on the skillet.Let the pancake cook for 3-4 minutes till the underside is golden and there are a few bubbles on top of the pancake.
Carefully flip it over. Cook on the other side till golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Repeat till all the batter is used up.
You can make use store-bought buttermilk or make your own. Combine 1.5 cups of milk and 1.5 tablespoons of vinegar, mix, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it curdles. Stir the buttermilk before using.
For the fluffiest pancakes, don't overmix the batter. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
Your skillet should not be too hot. The ideal cooking temperature for making pancakes is - 190 to 200 °C (375 to 400 °F).