Lemon Blueberry Pancake Poppers Recipe
These Lemon Blueberry Pancake Poppers are a delightful bite-sized twist on classic pancakes, infused with fresh lemon zest and bursting with juicy blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they are baked to golden perfection, resulting in fluffy, flavorful poppers that are easy to enjoy on the go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 pancake poppers 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then stir in the milk and lemon zest. Slowly combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Scoop the batter: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or a popover pan. Using a tablespoon or a small ice cream scoop, evenly distribute the batter into each cavity, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake the poppers: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pancake poppers are puffed, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the poppers from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancake poppers light and fluffy.
- Fresh blueberries work best; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent batter discoloration.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
- For an extra lemony flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the batter.
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