Description
Delightfully fluffy Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. These mini pancake treats combine tart lemon zest and juice with sweet fresh blueberries, baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin tin.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the pancake bites.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent the batter from sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can cause tough bites.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the greased mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pancake bites turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the pancake bites to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top before serving.
- Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen can be used if fresh aren’t available—do not thaw before folding in.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the pancake bites light and fluffy.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Reheat gently in a microwave or toaster oven before serving for best results.
