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Tall, pillowy stacks. Juicy blueberries bursting in every bite. That golden, crispy edge that makes pancakes worth waking up for.
This is weekend breakfast done right, and it’s easier than you think.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 25 min | Serves: 4 (12 pancakes) | Protein: 7g | Net Carbs: 34g
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ⚡ Ready in 25 minutes, no boxed mix needed
- 🥞 Truly fluffy texture thanks to one key trick
- 🫐 Juicy blueberries in every single bite
- 🍽️ Simple pantry ingredients you already have on hand
Quick Ingredient Overview & Easy Swaps
| Ingredient | Quantity | Quick Tip / Easy Swap |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups | 1:1 gluten-free blend as a swap |
| Baking powder | 2 tbsp | Key for that fluffy rise |
| Sugar | 2 tbsp | Coconut sugar works too |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp | Balances the sweetness |
| Milk | 1.5 cups | Buttermilk for extra tang |
| Eggs | 2 large | Room temp blends smoothest |
| Butter, melted | 3 tbsp | Cooled slightly before mixing |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp | Adds warm, rounded flavor |
| Fresh blueberries | 1 cup | Frozen works, don’t thaw first |
Pro Tips for Success
- 🥄 Don’t overmix the batter — a few lumps are totally fine and keep pancakes fluffy
- 🧈 Let the batter rest 5 minutes before cooking for even fluffier results
- 🫐 Toss blueberries in flour first so they don’t sink to the bottom of the pancake
- 🔥 Wait for bubbles to form on top before flipping for the perfect golden color
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients — flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt — together in a large bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients — milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla — separately until combined.
- Pour wet into dry and stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
- Fold in flour-dusted blueberries carefully to avoid streaking the batter purple.
- Cook on a hot, greased griddle for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form on top and edges look set.
- Flip and cook 1-2 more minutes, until golden brown on both sides. Serve warm with syrup.
Storage & Reheating
- 🧊 Fridge: Up to 4 days in an airtight container
- ❄️ Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then bag together for up to 2 months
- 🔥 Reheat: Toast straight from frozen or fridge for 2-3 minutes to restore crispy edges
Recipe Variations
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend
- Vegan: Swap eggs for flax eggs and use plant-based milk and butter
- Extra Protein: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the dry mix
- Lemon Blueberry: Add lemon zest to the batter for a bright twist
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Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes From Scratch
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Servings: 4 (12 pancakes)
- Calories: 320 kcal/serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions:
- Whisk dry ingredients together.
- Whisk wet ingredients separately.
- Combine wet and dry until just mixed.
- Fold in flour-dusted blueberries.
- Cook on a hot griddle until bubbles form, then flip.
- Cook until golden on both sides and serve warm.
Nutrition (per serving): 320 kcal | 7g protein | 10g fat | 34g carbs | 2g fiber