Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes

Published April 24, 2023 by Lauren Vavala

This recipe for Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes will give you super fluffy, lightly sweet pancakes with bursts of juicy blueberries in every bite. Topped with butter and syrup, they are a delicious choice for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

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A fluffy pancake is the best kind of pancake and these Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes are the fluffiest, best tasting blueberry pancakes you can make.

These babies come out super fluffed up and loaded with sweet blueberry flavor in every single bite.

The secret is extra baking powder and cooking them low and slow to ensure they are cooked all the way through as they fluff up.

While they are perfectly delicious with butter and syrup, if you are a blue berry lover, you may want to top them with Homemade Blueberry Sauce too!

Why This Recipe Works

These are the fluffiest pancakes you can even imagine. I don’t know what it is, but when it comes to pancakes, the fluffier, the better!

They are full of classic, sweet blueberry flavor. They are delicious on their own or with just a pat of butter, or load them up with maple or blueberry syrup for added sweetness.

You can enjoy these blueberry pancakes for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Breakfast for dinner is a definite favorite!

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients

2 cups all purposes flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter (melted and cooled)
1 1/2 cups milk: you can use half-and-half or even vanilla coffee creamer in place of the milk.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
butter or non-stick cooking spray for cooking

You will also need a griddle or a large, flat bottomed, non-stick skillet.

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Rinse the blueberries and remove any stems.

Create!

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium size bowl. Stir to combine.

Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and add the egg, butter, milk and vanilla extract.

Chef’s Tip: you can substitute vanilla coffee creamer instead of milk to give these pancakes added sweetness with a hint of vanilla.

Whisk until everything is just combined. Be sure not to over-mix the batter. Doing so can result in rubbery pancakes. It’s okay if there are still some small lumps in the batter.

Gently fold in the blueberries. Set aside to rest while you preheat your griddle or pan.

Preheat your griddle to 300°F or a large, flat bottomed, non-stick skillet to medium-low heat.

Chef’s Tip: cook the pancakes at a lower temperature so that they cook more slowly. This will allow the pancakes to cook through all the way without browning too much on the outside.

Spray the griddle or pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray or lightly coat with butter.

Scoop out 1/4 cup batter per pancake and place on the griddle. Cook 3-4 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom and bubbles just start appearing on top. Flip and cook 2-3 more minutes or until the bottom is golden as well.

If you pancakes are browning too quickly, lower the heat some.

Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, as needed.

Present!

Stack up a few pancakes and top with butter, maple syrup, and/or more blueberries.

Tips and Techniques

Try vanilla coffee creamer instead of milk to give these pancakes added sweetness with a hint of vanilla.

Be sure not to over-mix the batter. Doing so can result in rubbery pancakes. It’s okay if there are still some small lumps in the batter.

These pancakes are cooked at a lower temperature to allow the center to cook fully without the outside getting too dark.

Top these pancakes with butter, maple syrup, or even Blueberry Sauce for even more blueberry flavor.

FAQ’s

How Do You Make Pancakes Fluffy?

The addition of extra baking powder makes pancakes more fluffy.

Do You Cut Blueberries For Pancakes?

There is no need to cut the blueberries that you use in pancakes.

Can You Freeze Pancakes?

Yes. Freeze pancakes with a sheet of wax paper between each one. Use within 1-2 months for the best results.

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