Description
These Best Blueberry Pancakes are fluffy, light, and bursting with fresh or frozen blueberries, perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch. Made with a simple batter of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar, they’re quick to prepare and cook to golden perfection on a griddle or skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
Add-ins
- ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large measuring cup or mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Crack the egg into the dry mixture, then pour in the milk and vegetable or canola oil. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Incorporate Blueberries: Gently fold the blueberries into the batter, being careful not to crush them, especially if using frozen berries.
- Prepare Griddle: Spray a griddle with non-stick cooking spray and preheat it to medium-high heat, approximately 350°F, ensuring it is hot enough for a good sear but not so hot that pancakes burn.
- Cook Pancakes: Scoop the batter onto the hot griddle using a ladle or measuring cup for evenly sized pancakes.
- Flip Pancakes: Cook until the bottoms turn golden brown and bubbles appear on top, about 4 to 5 minutes, then carefully flip and cook the other side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve: Immediately serve the pancakes warm with your choice of butter, syrup, powdered sugar, or blueberry sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries as preferred; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent blue color from bleeding into the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while finishing the batch.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- Non-stick spray can be replaced with a small amount of butter or oil on the griddle.