Description
Fluffy pancakes inspired by the flavors of traditional Greek melomakarona, infused with honey, orange, and warm spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Chopped walnuts for serving
- Extra honey for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, olive oil, honey, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour small portions of batter into the pan and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with extra honey drizzled on top and chopped walnuts.
Notes
- You can substitute milk with plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add a splash of orange juice for extra citrus flavor.
- Serve with yogurt or chocolate spread for variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
