Description
These Blueberry Pancake Bites are a delightful and bite-sized twist on classic pancakes, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Soft and fluffy, each mini pancake is packed with juicy blueberries and baked to golden perfection in a donut hole pan, making them easy to eat and fun for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Other
- 40 blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut hole pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the beaten egg together with vanilla extract, milk, and melted unsalted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Fill the pan cavities: Spoon the batter into the donut hole pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full. Press 2 blueberries into the center of each batter-filled cavity.
- Bake the pancake bites: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes until the edges are set and the tops look slightly dry.
- Flip and finish baking: Carefully flip each pancake bite in the pan and return them to the oven for an additional 3 minutes, or until they achieve a golden brown color all around.
- Serve warm: Remove the pancake bites from the pan and serve them warm. Enhance their flavor with toppings like maple syrup, fruit preserves, sweet glaze, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to avoid batter becoming watery.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancake bites fluffy and tender.
- Grease the donut hole pan thoroughly to ensure easy removal.
- Serve with favorite toppings such as maple syrup or powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- These pancake bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently before serving.
