Pancakes With Orange Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Fluffy whole wheat pancakes paired with a bright, citrusy mandarin orange sauce.
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Pancakes With Orange Sauce

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 326.9

Description

These light and airy pancakes use a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, folded with stiffly beaten egg whites for maximum fluffiness without heavy richness. They are served with a vibrant orange sauce made from fresh mandarin oranges, frozen concentrate, and a hint of crunch from walnuts. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and incredibly easy to prepare on the stovetop. This dish strikes a perfect balance between wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavor, making it an ideal weekend brunch or a special weekday breakfast. The combination of textures—soft pancakes, tender fruit, and crunchy nuts—creates a satisfying meal that feels both comforting and elegant. Serve warm for the best experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine skim milk, honey, and cooking oil until smooth.
  3. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until moistened; do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites until no large white streaks remain, keeping the batter airy.
  5. Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking oil.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot surface.
  7. Cook until the tops are bubbly and the edges look set, then flip and cook until golden brown on the second side.
  8. While pancakes cook, make the sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
  9. Stir in water and frozen orange juice concentrate until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
  10. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a bubble.
  11. Continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes more to ensure the cornstarch flavor is cooked out.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in the drained mandarin orange sections and chopped walnuts.
  13. Serve the warm pancakes topped with the hot orange sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 326.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.7g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 367.7mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 61.4g21%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 15.9g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pancakes, orange sauce, breakfast, brunch, whole wheat, fluffy, mandarin oranges, walnuts, egg whites, vegetarian, healthy breakfast, citrus dessert, light meal, cornstarch sauce, homemade syrup, morning meal, easy recipe, family favorite, comfort food, quick breakfast
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