30-Minute Fluffy Cranberry Orange Pancakes Recipe
Fluffy Cranberry Orange Pancakes are a perfect cozy brunch treat with a balance of sweet and tart flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- ¾ cup fresh or dried cranberries
- Butter or oil for the pan
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Base: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth.
- Combine & Fold: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Fold in cranberries.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.
- Stack & Serve: Stack the pancakes high, top with extra cranberries, powdered sugar, and warm maple syrup.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for a tart burst of flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Keep pancakes warm in a low oven while cooking the rest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg