Blueberry Protein Breakfast Pastries Recipe
Delicious and protein-packed blueberry breakfast pastries made with Greek yogurt and pancake mix, offering a wholesome and convenient morning treat that’s lightly sweet, fluffy, and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pastries 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup nonfat Greek vanilla-flavored yogurt
- 1 cup Kodiak pancake mix (or another favorite pancake mix)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups blueberries (fresh or frozen; mixed berries also work, cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then mist the parchment paper with nonstick oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Beat Eggs and Add Yogurt. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the Greek yogurt and whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients. Sprinkle the pancake mix evenly over the wet egg and yogurt mixture. Add the baking powder and kosher salt on top of the flour, lightly mixing them into the flour before stirring all ingredients together just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Blueberries. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Portion Batter onto Baking Sheet. Spray a ⅓ cup measuring scoop with nonstick spray to prevent sticking, then use it to drop equal portions of batter onto the prepared baking sheet. For a nice visual touch, press a few extra blueberries on top of each pastry.
- Bake the Pastries. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown and the centers are just slightly jiggly, indicating they are properly cooked but still moist inside.
- Cool Before Serving. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the pastries to cool completely on the sheet for about 30 minutes. This cooling step helps the pastries firm up to the perfect texture and prevents them from sticking when removing.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- Vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt adds sweetness and flavor, but plain Greek yogurt can be used with a touch of vanilla extract added.
- To make the pastries gluten-free, substitute with a gluten-free pancake mix.
- For a different berry flavor, try using mixed berries cut into small pieces.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the pastries tender and fluffy.
- Letting the pastries cool fully on the baking sheet is crucial for the best texture and easier removal.
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