Description

Fluffy, tangy, and portable mini pancake bites bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest. Perfect for busy mornings, snack breakfasts, or lunchbox treats.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk (whole, almond, or oat)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
Non-stick spray or melted butter for greasing pan

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin pan generously with non-stick spray or melted butter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter (cooled slightly), lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
Fold in blueberries gently, trying not to crush them.
Spoon or scoop batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Optionally, add extra blueberries on top.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let bites cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then run a small knife around edges to release. Serve warm or cool.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 baking blend. For dairy-free, substitute plant milk and coconut oil for butter. Do not overmix batter for best texture. Toss blueberries in a teaspoon of flour to prevent sinking. Let bites cool in pan for 2 minutes before releasing. Store airtight at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for 1 week, or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in microwave or toaster oven.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini pancake bite
Calories: 45
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 40
Fat: 1.5
Saturated Fat: 0.9
Carbohydrates: 7
Fiber: 0.3
Protein: 1.2

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