Description
Delightful bite-sized pancake poppers perfect for breakfast or brunch. These mini pancake muffins are fluffy, slightly sweet, and can be customized with chocolate chips or blueberries. Easy to make in a mini muffin tin and great for meal prep or quick snacks.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for greasing)
Optional Add-ins & Serving
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or blueberries (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with melted butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in mini chocolate chips or blueberries if using, evenly distributing them throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pancake poppers cool for a few minutes in the tin before carefully removing. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- These pancake poppers freeze well and are excellent for meal prep.
- To reheat, warm them in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or bake in a 300°F oven for about 5 minutes.
- For variety, try adding diced cooked bacon or a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
