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Pancake Poppers

Pancake Poppers: Fluffy Bites Perfect for Family Mornings

Delightful pancake poppers that are fluffy, customizable, and perfect for family breakfasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 poppers
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • a pinch salt
For the Wet Ingredients
  • ¾ cup milk can replace with almond or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup melted butter can use dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Customization
  • optional mix-ins (mini chocolate chips, blueberries, cinnamon) get creative with your favorites

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pancake Poppers
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin pan generously.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Spoon the batter into the greased muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full and adding optional mix-ins if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven, let cool for about 5 minutes, then pop them out and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1poppersCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and let the melted butter cool slightly before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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