Sunny Orange Pancakes

Brighten up your breakfast table with these zesty and fluffy Sunny Orange Pancakes! Infused with the vibrant flavors of freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest, these pancakes offer a citrusy twist on a classic morning favorite. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe combines pantry staples like flour, sugar, and baking powder with natural sweetness from oranges, creating a light and airy texture that is simply irresistible. Perfectly golden and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for busy mornings or a leisurely weekend brunch. Serve them with a drizzle of maple syrup, a sprinkle of extra orange zest, or even fresh orange slices for a burst of sunshine in every bite. Perfect for orange lovers, these pancakes are guaranteed to make your day a little brighter!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
• 0.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil or butter (for cooking)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the orange zest and whisk again to evenly distribute.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Whisk until well blended.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are fine.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with oil or butter.

Step 5

Scoop about 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 6

Flip the pancakes carefully with a spatula and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed between batches.

Step 8

Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, additional orange zest, fresh orange slices, or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(534.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1181.8

Total Fat 35.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 292.5mg	0%
Sodium 477.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 42.4g
Protein 30.3g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 222.2mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 705.0mg	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: 27.3%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 62.4%