“OMG fantastic, these tangerine poppy seed pancakes are the best pancakes I have ever had!” ~Joan
Tangerine Poppy Seed Pancakes are a variation on my lemon poppy seed pancakes, one of my most popular recipes. Fresh tangerine juice, Greek yogurt, and crunchy poppy seeds make a lighter and healthier version of everybody’s favorite pancake breakfast.
The idea is to brighten up your favorite cozy breakfast with some fresh seasonal citrus juice and crunchy poppy seeds. It just makes sense.
I don’t make pancakes often, but when I do, I like them to be special. This recipe takes no more time than regular pancakes, but the payoff is a fresh new flavor experience.
Poppy seeds have flavor and nutrition!
- like all seeds, poppy seeds are a source of dietary fiber and vitamins and minerals ~ in this case, especially calcium, iron, copper and zinc.
- poppy seeds have a delicate, nutty flavor and a powerful crunch that has staying power.
- add poppy seeds to dressings, salads, hot and cold cereals, and baked desserts.
TIP: To get perfectly round pancakes, use your ladle to gently nudge the batter out into an even circle right after you drop it onto your griddle.
I have over 100 citrus recipes on the blog, it’s one of my favorite ingredients to work with! If you love tangerines, then start with my Gluten Free Tangerine Cake, it’s an unusual cake made with almond flour and whole tangerines, peel and all. Another one of my favorite tangerine recipes is Spicy Tangerine Chicken with Black Rice, I think it’s better than anything I’ve gotten at a Chinese restaurant. My most recent tangerine recipe? Tangerine scones…they’re so juicy!
Make it your own ~
- Try using 1/2 whole wheat or oat flour in place of an equal amount of white flour for added nutrition.
- Make grapefruit poppy seed pancakes using fresh squeezed grapefruit juice.
Tangerine Poppy Seed Pancakes
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
wet ingredients
- 1/3 cup buttermilk or milk
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- zest of 2 tangerines
- 1/4 cup fresh tangerine juice
- 1/2 tsp orange extract, optional (I like Watkins brand) or use vanilla or almond extract
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together. Stir the wet into the dry, just until combined. Don’t over mix or your pancakes will be dense, lumps are fine. If your batter seems a little thick, thin it with a little more milk.
- Cook the pancakes on a lightly greased griddle for 2-3 minutes on the first side, or until the bubbles have risen and popped and the edges are starting to look done. Flip and cook another minute or two on the other side, just until done through. (Small pancakes will take less time to cook.)
- Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.
Nutrition
These pancakes look amazing! I love the combination of tangerine and poppy seeds!
Sue, these look and sound soooo good! I love poppy seeds and tangerines, so what’s not to love!
I agree!
Can I use this recipe for waffles? Or do I need to change a few things.
Thanks.
I’m not sure, PattiAnn, I’ve never tried this in a waffle machine. The batter is thick, though, so you might give it a try.
These sound so much more flavorful than ordinary pancakes! I love the added crunch from the poppy seeds, too!
This looks like a fresh take on some yummy flavors, I’ll most likely try with my gluten-free flour blend. Yum!
Oh gosh, that combination sounds incredible, the chocolate chips put it right over the top for me! Please report back if you try it with gf flour 🙂
Sue, these pancakes are just brilliant! Not to mention absolutely gorgeous! I’m loving the citrus and poppy seed combination! This stack of deliciousness has Sunday brunch written ALL over it! Pinning to try! Cheers!
Love this idea! I am all about the citrus right now and can’t wait to try these 🙂 Beautiful!
What a yummy combination of flavours! This makes a perfect breakfast in bed :-))
All my favorite breakfast flavors in one bite! I love citrus season and you never cease to amaze me with your beautiful and creative recipes. These look delicious!
I’m a poppy seed AND citrus freak, so this recipe just makes sense to me!
What a delicious idea! Love this combination of flavors. You’ve got me wanting to run to the kitchen again Sue!