Orange Nut Waffles with Orange Syrup

Elevate your breakfast game with these irresistibly crunchy and citrusy **Orange Nut Waffles with Orange Syrup**. Infused with fragrant orange zest and studded with toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts, these waffles strike the perfect balance between sweet and nutty flavors. The decadent homemade orange syrup, crafted from fresh orange juice, simmered with a hint of buttery richness and lightly thickened for a luscious drizzle, takes this dish to the next level. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weekend brunch or a special morning treat that will leave your kitchen smelling heavenly. Serve these waffles warm, topped with a cascading pour of orange syrup, and watch them disappear from the plate in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1.5 cups Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 teaspoons Orange zest
• 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
• 1 cups Orange juice (for syrup)
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for syrup)
• 1 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for syrup)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and orange zest until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are fine.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped nuts, ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the batter.

Step 6

Lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or a small amount of melted butter.

Step 7

Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the hot waffle iron (refer to your waffle iron's instructions) and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Step 8

While the waffles are cooking, prepare the orange syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the saucepan and stir continuously until the syrup thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.

Step 11

Serve the waffles warm, drizzled with orange syrup, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1254.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2721.2

Total Fat 116.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 565.1mg	0%
Sodium 2377.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 367.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 166.5g
Protein 60.6g	0%

Vitamin D 250.0IU	0%
Calcium 637.5mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 1735.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.0%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 53.2%