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Pancake Poppers

Pancake Poppers: Easy Bites of Fluffy Breakfast Joy

Pancake Poppers are delightful, bite-sized pancakes perfect for busy mornings and customizable with sweet or savory mix-ins.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 poppers
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flour Substitution: Whole wheat flour for added fiber; gluten-free 1:1 blend for gluten-free option.
  • 2 tbsp Sugar Substitution: Honey or maple syrup can replace granulated sugar.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitution: Milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice.
  • 1 large Eggs Substitution: Flax egg for egg-free version (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter Substitution: Coconut oil or dairy-free butter for a vegan option.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruits Try blueberries or diced bananas!
  • 1 cup Cheese For savory poppers.
  • 0.25 cup Herbs Think chives or spinach.
For Serving
  • powdered sugar Powdered Sugar For dusting.
  • maple syrup Maple Syrup Classic pairing.
  • honey Honey Natural sweetener.

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin generously with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; it’s fine if there are small lumps.
  5. Spoon the batter into each greased muffin cup, filling them about ¾ full. Sprinkle mix-ins over the batter.
  6. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Once baked, cool for a few minutes before serving warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 2poppersCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep the poppers fluffy. Grease the tin well to prevent sticking.

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