Description
These delicious Breakfast Pancake Poppers are the perfect bite-sized, easy-to-make morning treat. Light and fluffy, they combine classic pancake flavors with fun mix-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, or diced bananas, baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin tin. Ideal for meal prep or on-the-go breakfasts, they bring pancake joy without the mess of a stovetop griddle.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1¾ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins (optional)
- Blueberries
- Chocolate chips
- Diced banana
- Chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. It’s okay if the batter is slightly lumpy to keep the pancakes tender.
- Add Mix-ins: Carefully fold in your choice of mix-ins such as blueberries, chocolate chips, diced banana, or chopped strawberries.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Using a tablespoon or small scoop, fill each mini muffin cup approximately ¾ full. Optionally, add extra berries or chocolate chips on top for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the poppers turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using a regular-sized muffin tin, increase baking time to 15 to 18 minutes.
- Cool: Remove the poppers from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen them from the tin.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings for a fun and tasty breakfast treat.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are ideal for tender poppers.
- Ensure to grease the mini muffin tin well to avoid sticking and make removing poppers easier.
- Feel free to customize with your preferred mix-ins for variety.
- If you don’t have a mini muffin tin, a regular muffin tin can be used, but expect longer baking time.
- These poppers freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat in the toaster or oven.
