Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites Recipe
Delight in these fluffy Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites, a perfect bite-sized treat combining the sweet-tart flavor of fresh blueberries with the bright zestiness of lemon. Lightly sweetened and tender, these mini pancakes are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, offering a burst of fresh citrus and juicy berries in each bite.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini pancake bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup (67g) Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup (56g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 large Lemon (for 1 tablespoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (225g) Fresh Blueberries
- Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter, ensuring every part of the cups and top surface is coated to prevent sticking.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed to distribute leavening agents uniformly.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter (cooled), fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Create the Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Leave some small lumps to maintain tenderness and avoid overmixing to prevent toughness.
- Fold in the Flavor: Toss blueberries in a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then fold them along with lemon zest gently into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising and doming without spilling over.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake in the oven for 10-14 minutes until tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean with no wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the pancake bites and transfer to a wire rack to cool further. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- To keep blueberries from sinking, toss them in a little flour before folding into the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter; small lumps ensure tenderness.
- Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best mixing results.
- Grease the muffin tin thoroughly to avoid sticking.
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancake bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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