Vegan Cranberry Orange Pancakes
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
I know, I know, we haven’t even broken out our stretchy pants for Thanksgiving, so why in the heck am I humming Christmas carols? Because, stores! I walked into Costco the other day and was slapped silly by the artificial Christmas trees, decorations, and wrapping paper. I wanted to cover my eyes, but it was too late. The damage had already been done. So…..I bought a big ole’ bag of cranberries and asked the Breakfast King to whip up a batch of cranberry orange pancakes for breakfast.
As usual, he didn’t disappoint me. Those fluffy, tangy, and sweet pancakes were fabulous. So fabulous that after I gobbled them up and had a nice maple syrup sugar buzz going, I hopped into the car and drove over to my favorite garden store to buy the uber amazing Thymes Frasier Fir Christmas candles, counter spray, and soap that I L.O.V.E. to the moon and back. When I got home I lit a candle and had a few more pancakes for lunch. Yes, it was a dreamy day.
If you’ve been searching for the perfect holiday pancake recipe, this is it. There are so many delicious flavors going on in these babies. The fresh cranberries are so tart and tangy, and who doesn’t like a little pucker up feeling for breakfast? The orange is sweet and balances that zingy cranberry flavor, and of course, maple syrup is always the perfect topping to add to hotcakes. Few things sing Christmas like cranberries, and that’s why these fruit filled pancakes are exactly what you’re going to want after checking out what Santa brought you.
How to Make Cranberry and Orange Pancakes
This is an easy vegan pancake recipe that will take you fifteen minutes to whip up. All you’ll need to do is....
Cut the cranberries in half.
Whisk the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined.
Fold the cranberries into the batter.
Spoon the batter on the griddle and let those hotcakes bubble and brown.
If you really want to go all out, heat the maple syrup in a small sauce pan and add some cranberries. Cook until the cranberries pop. SO. GOOD!
These cranberry pancakes with orange would also make a wonderful Thanksgiving morning breakfast. And of course, feel free to make them throughout cranberry season, because whenever you start the day with cranberry pancakes you're creating your own little holiday.
Three things I'm wondering....
What do you like to eat on Thanksgiving morning?
What's your favorite holiday food?
Do you wear stretchy pants on Thanksgiving like I do?
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Vegan Cranberry Orange Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup of fresh cranberries + ¼ cup for the syrup – halved
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 and ½ cups of all-purpose flour
- ½ cup of finely ground corn meal
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground sea salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups of unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup of apple sauce
- Juice from half of a large orange – approximately ½ of a cup
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil + more to grease the griddle
- 2 cups of pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Whisk the apple sauce and almond milk together then add the orange juice, vanilla, and melted coconut oil together and add to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. The batter should be thick, but pourable. Add more almond milk if it’s too thick. Fold in one cup of cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Put the maple syrup and cranberries in a small sauce pan and heat on medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until the cranberries pop. Remove from heat.
- Heat a cast iron griddle or a large pan on medium-high heat and evenly spread a thin layer of coconut oil over the surface. If you’re cooking with a non-stick pan you may not need to add the oil. When the griddle is hot use a ladle or a measuring cup (the size depends on how large you want your pancakes) and pour onto the griddle. Cook until the center begins to bubble and the edges are firm then flip them over. Cook until the pancake is golden brown and firm to the touch. Cook approximately two minutes per side.
- If you’re making breakfast for a large crowd, heat the oven at a low temperature and keep them warm until they’re all cooked so you can serve them at once.
- Enjoy!
Strength and Sunshine says
I think pancakes should be the breakfast for every holiday!!! Although, Thanksgiving is a Thursday, so I'll probably just have cereal 😛
Linda Meyer says
Agreed! I know, I can't eat a big breakfast on Thanksgiving morning, because I eat way too much later in the day. 😉
Becky says
Oh my goodness, I love orange and cranberry together, and using that combo in pancakes is pure genius!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Becky! It reminds me of my cranberry sauce, which is one of my favorite things in the world. 🙂
veggiesdontbite says
Love the cranberries in the jar with the syrup! So pretty and fun to serve like that. And great pour shot! Sounds delicious! I'm coming over for brekkie!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Sophia! I'm so proud of that shot-haha! You're welcome anytime, my friend. 🙂
Mack says
Ohhh my yum. These are literal perfection. Seriously drooooling over here. What a perfect thanksgiving breakfast too! AHH!
On thanksgiving morning we have done the turkey trot the last few years, so we run really hard and then eat a lot of bagels 😉 Hehe.
I am a sucker for green bean casserole. Don't know what it is. Love the stuff.
Heck yes- I wear stretchy pants over a big loose T. Haha.
Thanks for sharing the awesome recipe!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Mack! Yay for the turkey trot and stretchy pants. 🙂 It makes stuffing my face seem okay-haha!
annabanana says
Delicious flavors and perfect breakfast for every day!!! And I'm with you on stretchy pants, we don't celebrate Thanksgiving over here, but after Xmas dinner, that's the outfit I will be wearing!!! 😉 xxx
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! Yep, I put my stretchy pants on for Christmas dinner as well. Actually, that's a lie, I just stay in my pajamas all day-haha!
Kristina says
Oh my! These look so good! I'm actually someone who likes to eat a big breakfast on Thanksgiving bc then we have our early dinner feast... for sure pinning these!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Kristina! I love that you can handle a big breakfast and dinner. I'd need double stretchy pants-hahaha!
Dianne says
I love the flavor combination of orange and cranberries. I bet these pancakes would be the perfect treat for Thanksgiving breakfast!
Linda Meyer says
I know, they go together so well. Thanks, Dianne!
Sarah says
These look gorgeous! I am also a firm believer in Christmas starting after Thanksgiving, but man, the stores have me way too excited! In fact, I'm burning a Christmas Tree scented candle right now! And yes, stretchy pants for life!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Sarah! I know, it comes earlier every year. Oh well, we could all use some holiday cheer this year. 🙂
alisamarie says
You've given me an even better reason than Thanksgiving to go buy cranberries! These look amazing.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Alisa! Enjoy. 🙂
Uma Srinivas says
Yum! This coming holidays pancake will be our breakfast.
Linda Meyer says
Yay! So happy to hear that, Uma. 🙂
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
These look amazing, thanks! We usually make vegan french toast for Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings, but we may need to try this!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! I love vegan French toast, you just made me hungry. 🙂