Pancake Poppers Recipe
Pancake Poppers are delightful bite-sized pancakes baked in a mini muffin tin, perfect for a fun breakfast or snack. These fluffy, flavorful poppers are easy to make with simple ingredients and can be customized with chocolate chips or blueberries. Serve them warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or honey for a sweet treat everyone will love.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini pancake poppers 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 and Toppings
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or blueberries (optional)
- 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 ensure the pancake poppers don’t stick during baking.
- Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Using a spoon or small scoop, fill each mini muffin cup about three-quarters full. If you are using chocolate chips or blueberries, drop a few into each cup now for a delicious surprise in every bite.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the pancake poppers to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dust the pancake poppers with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup or honey, and serve warm. These delicious bite-sized treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancake poppers fluffy.
- Substitute buttermilk with regular milk plus 1 teaspoon vinegar if needed.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins like chopped nuts or dried fruits for variation.
- Store leftover poppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancake poppers (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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