Description

Discover a fun and easy way to enjoy breakfast with these delightful pancake bites. These mini pancakes are perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, offering a portable and customizable alternative to traditional pancakes. They bake evenly in the oven or air fryer, ensuring perfectly golden results every time. These pancake poppers are versatile, freeze well, and can be adapted with endless flavor combinations.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ¼ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, blueberries, diced strawberries
Cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
Gather all ingredients. Allow eggs and buttermilk to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes. Melt the butter and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Then, add buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold until just combined; small lumps in the batter are fine. If adding optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries, gently fold them in now.
Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. This step helps create fluffy pancake bites.
Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, fill each mini muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter. Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the pancake bites cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
While still warm, you can brush the tops of the tiny pancakes with a little melted butter for extra richness.
Serve immediately with maple syrup, honey, or your favorite toppings. Store any leftover pancake poppers in an airtight container once completely cooled.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; overmixing leads to tough pancake bites. Mix until just combined.
Room temperature ingredients ensure a smoother batter and better texture for your mini pancakes.
Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for optimal rise and fluffy pancake poppers.
A small cookie scoop ensures consistent size and even cooking for all your silver dollar pancakes.
For a slightly crispier exterior, try making air fryer pancake bites at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
Adding a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter makes the pancake bites extra moist.
Letting the batter rest for 10 minutes creates a lighter, airier texture.
Adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to your dry ingredients results in incredibly tender pancake bites.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 pancake bites
Calories: 150
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg