Cranberry-Orange Pancakes
Start your day with a burst of flavor from these fluffy cranberry-orange pancakes. Infused with zesty orange and tart cranberries, these pancakes are perfect for a cozy brunch or a festive breakfast gathering. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, they promise to elevate your morning routine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle over medium heat (350°F).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, orange zest, and juice until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in the cranberries.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (3–4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (another 2–3 minutes).
- Serve warm with maple syrup or additional orange slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg