Description
These bite-sized pancake poppers are fluffy, golden, and perfect for dipping—an easy grab-and-go breakfast or fun snack for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for greasing)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- Mini chocolate chips, blueberries, or diced strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Add optional fillings like chocolate chips or berries.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch.
- Let cool slightly, then serve with maple syrup or powdered sugar for dipping.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Try savory versions by adding cooked beef bits or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack / Kid-Friendly
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pancake popper
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
