Description
These Greek Yogurt Lemon Blueberry Pancake Bites are a delightful and healthy twist on classic pancakes. Made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, whole wheat flour, and fresh blueberries, these mini pancake bites are infused with bright lemon zest and juice for a refreshing flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a nutritious snack, they are easy to prepare, baked to fluffy perfection, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Others
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or any oil for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with coconut oil or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, whole wheat flour, almond milk, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Stir the ingredients together until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold fresh blueberries into the pancake batter to evenly distribute them without breaking.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bites comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the pancake bites from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before taking them out of the tin to avoid breaking.
- Serve: Serve the pancake bites warm, optionally adding extra honey, Greek yogurt, or fresh berries on the side for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries according to availability; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent color bleeding.
- This recipe can be doubled to make more servings and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative and use a suitable milk substitute.
- These pancake bites can be reheated in a toaster oven or microwave for a quick snack.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
