Description
These Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites are a delightful explosion of flavor, combining the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of juicy blueberries. Each bite is fluffy and light, with a golden-brown exterior that gives way to a soft, moist interior, making them a perfect breakfast treat or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Mix-ins:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Using a tablespoon, drop batter onto the skillet, forming small pancake bites.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and keep warm while repeating with remaining batter.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The batter can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Stir gently before cooking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. You can also substitute almond milk for buttermilk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pancake bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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