How to Make Blueberry Pancakes That Are Filled with Fruit in Every Bite

Katlyn Moncada
·2 min read

If a short stack of fluffy pancakes is a breakfast must-have for your menu, you've arrived at the right place. The only thing to make those flapjacks better? Blueberries. The little antioxidant-rich fruits make the perfect addition to light and fluffy pancakes. If you already know how to make pancakes, we've got some additional tips to make sure blueberry pancakes turn out great. Follow our from-scratch recipe to learn how to make the best blueberry pancakes that will be a hit with the whole brunch table.

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How to Make Blueberry Pancakes

We'll reference our blueberry pancakes recipe, but you can easily start with a classic pancake or buttermilk pancake recipe and simply add up to ½ cup of blueberries or frozen blueberries.

Step 1: Prepare Blueberry Pancake Batter

In a large bowl ($8, Target) stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl use a fork to combine egg, buttermilk, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be slightly lumpy). Gently stir in blueberries.

Step 2: Make Blueberry Pancakes

For standard-size blueberry pancakes, pour about ⅓ cup batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle ($15, Target) or heavy skillet. Spread batter if necessary. For mini pancakes, use about 1 tablespoon batter.

Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until pancakes are golden brown; turn over when surfaces are bubbly and edges are slightly dry.

Step 3: Serve and Enjoy Blueberry Pancakes

Pile up your plate with a few of the fluffy blueberry pancakes and serve warm. Top with butter and maple syrup.

You can also fancy things up by pouring some blueberry-maple syrup over your hot griddled cakes. Or for a tasty upgrade to basic blueberry pancakes, try these tender blueberry-ricotta pancakes. For a healthier take, these blueberry buckwheat pancakes really hit the spot.