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Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites

Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites: Light, Fluffy, and Irresistible

Enjoy these Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites, a light and fluffy breakfast treat perfect for meal prep and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar can reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk and lemon juice/vinegar mixture
  • 2 large eggs room temperature for better mixing
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or dairy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice fresh juice is preferable
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries directly from the freezer
Variation Ideas
  • substitutable fruits swap blueberries for strawberries, raspberries, or mini chocolate chips
  • gluten-free option use gluten-free flour
  • dairy-free option substitute buttermilk with milk and vinegar mixture and use non-dairy butter

Equipment

  • 24-cup mini muffin tin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or melted butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well-combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Toss the fresh blueberries with a tablespoon of flour and fold them, along with the lemon zest, into the batter.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 10-14 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bites cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These pancake bites are perfect for busy mornings and can be easily adapted for different dietary needs.

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