Easy Berry Maple Pancake or Waffle Sauce Healthy
Elevate your breakfast game with this Easy Berry Maple Pancake or Waffle Sauce, a healthy and flavorful topping that's ready in just 15 minutes! Bursting with the natural sweetness of mixed berries and pure maple syrup, this vibrant sauce offers the perfect blend of tangy lemon juice and aromatic vanilla for an irresistible finishing touch. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to a luscious, spoonable consistency, while the option to use fresh or frozen berries ensures year-round enjoyment. Drizzle it warm over fluffy pancakes, crispy waffles, or even yogurt and oatmeal for a wholesome, antioxidant-packed treat. With minimal prep and a short cook time, this easy recipe is your go-to for adding a splash of healthy indulgence to any breakfast or brunch spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Set aside.
Add mixed berries, maple syrup, and lemon juice to a medium-sized saucepan.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently, until the berries start to soften and release their juices (approximately 3-5 minutes).
Lightly mash some of the berries with the back of a spoon to create a thicker consistency while still leaving chunks.
Stir the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the sauce cool slightly before serving warm over pancakes, waffles, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 713 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
