Pancake Poppers Recipe
Pancake Poppers are delightful bite-sized pancakes baked in a mini muffin tin, perfect for a fun breakfast or snack. Light, fluffy, and slightly sweet, these poppers can be customized with chocolate chips or blueberries and served with maple syrup or honey for a delicious treat.
- Author: Hannah
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 22-25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini pancake poppers 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Optional Mix-ins
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or blueberries
Serving
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or honey for serving
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay!
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Using a spoon or small scoop, fill each mini muffin cup about ¾ full. If using, drop mini chocolate chips or blueberries into each cup before baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the poppers cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or dip in honey for extra sweetness. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious pancake poppers!
Notes
- To make buttermilk substitute, combine regular milk with 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Do not overmix the batter; some lumps are fine to keep the poppers light and fluffy.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for dietary preferences.
- Use mini muffin tins to achieve perfect bite-sized pancake poppers.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture.
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