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Warm Pancake Poppers topped with melting butter and a heavy drizzle of maple syrup sit on a plate.

Pancake Poppers

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
These fluffy Pancake Poppers are baked in a muffin tin, making busy mornings a breeze. Ethan loves the golden, buttery edges filled with sweet berries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings:8 servings
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Calories:210kcal
Cost:$6
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides the essential soft crumb structure
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Creates the necessary fluffy lift
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Adds a subtle morning sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances the rich dairy flavors
  • 2 large eggs Binds the dry elements together
  • 1 ¾ cups milk Provides essential moisture for the dough
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter Melted, plus extra for greasing the pan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Delivers a nostalgic aromatic depth

Equipment

  • 1 Mini Muffin Tin For baking the small bites
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining the batter
  • 1 Whisk To blend the wet ingredients smoothly

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl to distribute the leavening agents evenly for a uniform dry mixture.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until completely smooth to create a rich liquid base.
    A metal whisk stirs a smooth, pale yellow pancake batter inside a white bowl.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently just until combined, leaving a thick batter with a few small lumps.
  4. Fold your chosen berries or chocolate chips gently into the batter to distribute the sweet flavors without bleeding color into the dough.
  5. Spoon the batter into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cavity three-quarters full so they have room to rise into rounded domes.
    A hand sprinkles fresh blueberries and chocolate chips into pale batter inside a metal muffin tin.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the centers are set and the tops turn a light golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g (3 pieces)Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Let the baked bites rest in the hot pan for five minutes before removing them so they set firmly without tearing apart.