Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites (Printable Format)

Tender bites with blueberry bursts and tangy lemon, perfect for sharing and quick snacks any time.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan thoroughly with non-stick spray or melted butter, ensuring the entire surface and tops are coated to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully blended and aerated.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing as a few lumps are ideal for tender bites.
05 - Toss blueberries with a spoonful of flour if desired, then fold blueberries and lemon zest evenly into the batter, mixing gently to avoid crushing the fruit.
06 - Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Use a small cookie scoop for even portioning and reduced mess.
07 - Place the tray in the center of the oven. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Remove pan from oven and let bites cool in the tin on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Carefully lift the bites from the pan and allow to cool completely or serve warm as desired.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For best results, use room temperature eggs and buttermilk to help the batter mix evenly. Overmixing the batter will lead to denser bites, so mix just until incorporated.
02 - Tossing blueberries with flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of each bite during baking.