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Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes

Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes

The ultimate comfort food, Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes deliver a delightful taste with every bite. Light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor, they make for an easy weeknight dinner or a fun breakfast. You’ll love how simple they are to make, and they’re perfect for gathering friends and family. Try them tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup maple syrup Sugar free option available
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ¾ cup wholemeal self-raising flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup white self-raising flour Can substitute with white plain/all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup raw sugar Natural sweetener of choice can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Use 3 teaspoons if using all-purpose flour.
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup low fat buttermilk Melted
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Or milk of choice.
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare syrup by combining maple syrup and zest in a jug, cup, or bowl, and set aside to allow orange flavors to infuse.
  2. Combine the wholemeal self-raising flour, white self-raising flour, raw sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
  3. Make a well in the center and add egg, buttermilk, almond milk, and orange juice. Mix until just combined.
  4. Fold through orange zest and poppy seeds without over-beating the batter.
  5. Cook on a non-stick pan using ¼ cup batter per pancake until golden, then flip.
  6. Repeat with remaining batter until all pancakes are cooked.
  7. Serve warm with prepared orange syrup and toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Nutrition: Calculated using natural sweetener and light butter for one pancake.