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Citrus Pancakes & Maple Syrup

Name: Citrus Pancakes & Maple Syrup with Orange and Lime Essential Oils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 people
Ingredients: Dry Ingredients; 2 cup self-rising flour blend; 1 cup rolled oats; ½ tsp sea salt (to taste); Wet Ingredients; 4 eggs; 3 cups milk of choice; 6 tbsp butter or coconut oil (melted); 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste); 8 drops orange oil (to taste); 4 drops lime oil (to taste); 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional); butter or coconut oil (for cooking the pancakes); Maple Syrup Ingredients; ¾ cup maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla (optional); 2 tsp orange and/or lime zest (optional); 6 drops orange oil (to taste); 2 drops lime oil (to taste)

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Give yourself a great and healthy start with these light and fluffy pancakes, full of nutritious ingredients! The perfect recipe to serve mum for a mother’s day breakfast in bed. For a special occasion try topping the pancakes with ice cream or sweetened yoghurt, a few berries and drizzle the Citrus Maple Syrup on top. Freeze any extra pancakes and reheat them in a toaster or oven for a easy breakfast or delicious dessert.

TIP Try adding half a cup of any of these ingredients for some variety: chopped nuts, pumpkin/sunflower seeds, chocolate chips or berries. If you are adding berries, frozen ones hold their shape better.

NOTE This recipe makes a semi-thick batter, add a little more milk or water to thin, if desired. If you are gluten sensitive be sure to use gluten-free flour and oats. You can also omit the oats if you prefer and add an extra cup of self-raising flour instead.

Used in this recipe Orange and Lime Essential Oils.

May 7, 2026

by adminaustralia

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Serving Size

10-12 Medium Pancakes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Notes

Photo taken by Holly Kent.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients
2 cup self-rising flour blend
1 cup rolled oats
½ tsp sea salt (to taste)
Wet Ingredients
4 eggs
3 cups milk of choice
6 tbsp butter or coconut oil (melted)
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
8 drops orange oil (to taste)
4 drops lime oil (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
butter or coconut oil (for cooking the pancakes)
Maple Syrup Ingredients
¾ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
2 tsp orange and/or lime zest (optional)
6 drops orange oil (to taste)
2 drops lime oil (to taste)

Instructions

1. Mix the maple syrup, half of the orange and lime zest (reserve half of zest for serving) and vanilla extract in a small saucepan.
Over medium-low heat, simmer for 2-3 minutes and then remove from heat.
Add the orange oil and lime oil.
Cover and set aside until ready to use.
Refrigerate and served chilled or gently reheat before serving, if desired.
2. In a large bowl mix all the dry ingredients together and set aside. In a separate bowl combine the wet ingredients together.
Mix all the ingredients together in a food processor, starting with the wet ingredients and blend.
Add in the dry ingredients and process until well combined. If the batter is too thick add a little water or milk and mix well.
3. Heat a large frying pan to medium-high heat. Add a generous amount of butter or coconut oil to the pan. When melted and bubbling, pour pancake batter into the pan to form a 12cm (approx.) round pancake.
4. Cook for approx. 3 minutes on one side or until little air holes start to form on top of the pancakes, flip and cook other side for approx. 2 more minutes. Adjust the temperature of the pan, to avoid overheating and burning. Repeat cooking steps until all the pancakes are cooked or refrigerate remaining batter for the next day.
5. Serve immediately or transfer to an oven-safe baking dish, loosely cover with baking paper and place them in a 120°C oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
6. Serve with butter and pour over some of the Citrus Maple Syrup. Top the pancakes with your choice of sweetened yoghurt, nuts, orange slices, orange and lime zest, fresh berries, or other fruit, if you like.