Blood Orange Buttermilk Pancakes
Try out this new variation of your Saturday morning pancakes. These blood orange buttermilk pancakes are not only delicious but gorgeous too!
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 476kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon blood orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons fresh squeezed blood orange juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine the flour, oats, and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Use a whisk to stir well.
- Add the buttermilk, egg, zest, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of the juice. Whisk just until moistened. (Try not to over-mix, some small lumps will remain.)
- Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking oil and turn on the heat. Spoon 1/4 cup of batter into pan and spread into a ~4" round circle.
- Cook until the surface of the pancake starts to bubble. Flip and cook on the other side until lightly browned.
- In a small serving pitcher, warm up the maple syrup and the other 2 tablespoons of blood orange juice in the microwave.
- Serve with additional slices of blood orange.
Notes
- These pancakes would also be good topped with some yogurt too!
- Nutrition information includes the syrup and juice.
- To decrease the calories, make smaller 3" pancakes and you'll be able to stretch it into 3 servings. Serve with a side of eggs.
- Nutrition information includes the syrup and juice.
- To decrease the calories, make smaller 3" pancakes and you'll be able to stretch it into 3 servings. Serve with a side of eggs.
Nutrition
Serving: 21/2 Pancakes | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 429mg | Fiber: 8.5g | Sugar: 31g