Description
Breakfast Pancake Poppers are fluffy, bite-sized pancakes that are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy mornings. These fun and customizable treats are kid-friendly, made from simple pantry ingredients, and can be adapted with various fillings and toppings to suit any preference.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Fill-ins
- Chocolate chips
- Blueberries
- Nuts
Instructions
- Prepare Your Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined. In another bowl, gently mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine to keep the batter fluffy.
- Heat Your Cooking Surface: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote a golden-brown color.
- Cook the Poppers: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of batter onto the hot surface, spacing about one inch apart. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges start to set, about 1-2 minutes. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the poppers with a spatula and place them on a wire rack or plate. Serve warm with your favorite syrup, fruit, or toppings.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for better batter consistency and fluffiness.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense poppers; lumps are okay.
- Use a small cookie scoop for consistent popper size and even cooking.
- Preheat pan properly; it should be hot but not smoking for even browning.
- Test a small batch first to adjust cooking temperature or batter thickness as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: breakfast, pancake poppers, bite-sized pancakes, kid-friendly breakfast, quick breakfast, customizable pancakes
