Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes (Print Version)

Light, fluffy pancakes loaded with fresh blueberries. Ready in 25 minutes for a classic warm breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 1/4 cups milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)

→ For Serving

10 - Butter, to serve
11 - Maple syrup, to serve

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; some small lumps are fine and will result in tender pancakes.
04 - Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2 minutes.
07 - Flip pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed.
09 - Serve hot with a pat of butter and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These pancakes rise up impossibly light and tender, never dense or rubbery like diner disappointments
  • The blueberries burst just enough to create little pockets of jam throughout each bite
  • They come together faster than you can brew a pot of coffee, but taste like weekend effort
02 -
  • Overmixing is the enemy of fluffiness, stop stirring the moment the flour disappears
  • Letting the batter rest for five minutes before cooking produces more tender pancakes
  • If your first pancake looks off, adjust your heat before continuing the batch
03 -
  • Melt a little extra butter in the pan between batches for those crisp diner edges
  • Keep finished pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven so everyone eats together
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