Lemon Blueberry Pancakes with Syrup (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, served with warm maple syrup for a bright breakfast treat.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
→ For Serving
12 - Warm maple syrup
13 - Butter, optional
14 - Extra blueberries and lemon zest for garnish, optional
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in buttermilk, melted butter, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Leave some small lumps; do not overmix.
04 - Gently fold fresh blueberries into the batter using a spatula.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Flip pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
08 - Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil to maintain warmth. Repeat cooking process with remaining batter.
09 - Stack pancakes on serving plates and top with butter, extra blueberries, lemon zest, and warm maple syrup.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The batter can be made the night before and stored in the fridge, making these perfect for sleepy weekend mornings when you want something special without the fuss.
- These pancakes freeze beautifully, so I often double the batch and tuck some away for those mornings when nothing but comfort food will do.
02 -
- Never press down on your pancakes with the spatula after flipping or youll lose all that beautiful fluffiness youve worked to create.
- The first pancake is almost always a test run that helps you gauge the right heat level, so dont be discouraged if it isnt perfect.
03 -
- If using frozen blueberries, toss them in a tablespoon of the dry flour mixture before folding them into the batter to prevent color bleeding.
- The perfect pancake flip happens when bubbles form on the surface and just begin to pop, but before they all pop.