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Easy Breakfast Pancake Poppers

Easy Breakfast Pancake Poppers

These Easy Breakfast Pancake Poppers are fluffy, bite-sized pancake muffins perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or even breakfast for dinner. Made with simple pantry staples and baked in a mini muffin pan, they’re ideal for meal prep breakfast, kid-friendly snacking, and effortless serving. Pair them with syrup, fruit, chocolate chips, or your favorite toppings for the ultimate grab-and-go treat. A must-try if you love sweet breakfast ideas, easy homemade pancakes, or fun muffin recipes.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Mix-ins:
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Blueberries
  • Sprinkles
  • Diced strawberries
  • Small banana chunks
  • Cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven:
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini liners.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients:
  6. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Make the Batter:
  8. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix — a few small lumps are fine.
  9. Fill the Mini Muffin Pan:
  10. Spoon the batter into each muffin cavity, filling them about ¾ full.
  11. Add optional mix-ins on top or fold them into the batter.
  12. Bake:
  13. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the tops spring back and edges are lightly golden.
  14. Cool & Serve:
  15. Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm with maple syrup, fruit, Nutella, or powdered sugar.

Notes

For extra fluffy poppers, let the batter rest 5 minutes before baking.
Use a squeeze bottle for easy, mess-free filling.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the microwave or air fryer for a quick quick breakfast idea.