Description
These Pancake Poppers are mini, fluffy, bite-sized pancakes baked in a muffin tin. Perfect for a fun breakfast or snack, they are light and airy thanks to buttermilk and a perfect balance of leavening agents. Customize them with chocolate chips or blueberries and serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or honey for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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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 & Toppings
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or blueberries
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or honey for serving
Instructions
- 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 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 fine.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Using a spoon or small scoop, fill each mini muffin cup about ¾ full. If using mix-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries, drop them into each cup before baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or dip in honey for extra sweetness. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep poppers light and fluffy; some lumps in the batter are okay.
- Use melted butter to grease the muffin tin for easier removal and crispier edges.
- Substitute buttermilk with regular milk plus 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice left to sit for 5 minutes if needed.
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- Customize with your favorite mix-ins like mini chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pancake poppers, mini pancakes, bite-sized pancakes, breakfast snacks, easy pancake recipe
