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Blueberry Pancake Bites

Published: Oct 26, 2016 · Updated: Sep 14, 2023 by Laura Fuentes · This post may contain affiliate links

These pancake bites have the soft texture of a fluffy pancake with juicy blueberries baked into each bite. 
4.95 from 37 votes
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If your family loves pancakes as much as mine, then these pancake bites are going to be a hit. They have the soft texture of a fluffy pancake with juicy blueberries baked into each bite.

Enjoy them plain or with a drizzle of homemade icing for a fun breakfast.

blueberry pancake muffins in a small lunch tin with kiwi and blueberries

Easy Pancake Bites

These pancake bites are a yummy tribute to classic blueberry pancakes served in a way that you can enjoy from home or on the go. The batter is the same as my fluffy pancake recipe, but instead of cooking and flipping over on a griddle, the oven does all the work for you.

These bites can also be made ahead and frozen for extra busy mornings when you need something that can be popped in the microwave for a quick breakfast.

blueberry pancake muffins on a cooling rack with glaze

Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make a batch of blueberry pancake bites: 

blueberry pancake muffins being drizzled with icing from a spoon
  • all-purpose flour: an essential ingredient for pancake bites. Make this a gluten-free option by replacing the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour. 
  • sugar: is optional, but it’s only a tablespoon and makes the bites slightly sweet, without overdoing it. 
  • baking powder: helps the batter rise and gives the muffins that fluffy pancake texture. 
  • salt: to enhance the flavor of the blueberries and other ingredients. 
  • milk: regular or a non-dairy alternative will work. 
  • butter: makes these bites super moist. 
  • egg: binds the ingredients and adds structure to the batter. 
  • vanilla extract: pairs deliciously with the blueberries. 
  • lemon zest: goes great with the blueberries and adds a tangy, fresh flavor. 
  • blueberries: blueberries are high in antioxidants and vitamins, making them a great addition to all sorts of breakfasts and snacks. You can use fresh or frozen. 
  • powdered sugar: combined with a little milk to create a quick glaze to drizzle over the bites. 

How to Make Pancake Bites

Grab those ingredients, and let’s make pancake bites! 

  1. Prep
    Preheat the oven to 400F and lightly grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray. 
  2. Sift the dry ingredients
    Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.  
  3. Make the batter
    Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk, butter, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix until there are no clumps. 
  4. Top with blueberries
    Divide the muffin batter between the muffin cups, filling them ¾th full. Place 3 blueberries in each cup, pushing them into the batter. 
  5. Bake
    Bake the pancake bites for 12 to 14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center, comes out with a few moist crumbs. 
  6. Make the glaze
    In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with milk until smooth. 
  7. Time to eat
    Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool down slightly before serving. Drizzle with icing and enjoy. 

Make Next: Full-Size Pancake Muffins

More Pancake Bite Mix-Ins

Like regular pancakes, you can add any of your favorite mix-ins to the pancake bite batter. I chose blueberries since I keep them on hand for smoothies, baked goods, and breakfast recipes, but you can swap them out in this recipe for: 

  • ¾ cup raspberries
  • ¾ cup diced strawberries
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cranberries + 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • sprinkles

Even the glaze can be replaced with Homemade Blueberry Syrup or a simple Homemade Pancake Syrup. There’s no wrong way to enjoy these for breakfast. 

blueberry pancake muffins being drizzled with icing from a spoon

Make-Ahead Pancake Bites

To make these pancake bites ahead, prepare them according to the recipe directions and allow them to cool down to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container and covering them with a paper towel. Store at room temperature for 2 to 4 days.

To freeze, place the cooled pancake bites in a zip bag and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, microwave a serving for 1 minute or until heated through and the blueberries are tender.

blueberry pancake muffins on a cooling rack with glaze

Blueberry Pancake Bites

Laura Fuentes
These pancake bites have the soft texture of a fluffy pancake with juicy blueberries baked into each bite. 
4.95 from 37 votes
Servings 24 pancake bites
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 14 minutes mins
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour*
  • 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

Glaze:

  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and grease a 24 mini-muffin pan with butter or spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the milk, butter, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix to combine the batter until there are no clumps.
  • Fill each muffin cup ¾th full and top with 3 blueberries each, pushing them slightly down into the batter.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes prior to serving.
  • For the glaze, in a small bowl, whisk ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar and 1 ½ teaspoon of milk until smooth. Drizzle over the mini muffins and enjoy.

Notes

  • If making this recipe gluten-free, I recommend using a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour mix.
  • Nutrition information is calculated without the glaze.

Equipment

Batter Bowl
Mini Muffin Pan

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pancake biteCalories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 67IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.4mg
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  1. Faith

    November 10, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    How can I make these without an egg?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 18, 2018 at 11:17 am

      you can make a flax egg (ground flax seed + warm water)

      Reply
  2. Theresa

    November 09, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    I put these in my daughter’s lunch they were yummy!

    Reply
  3. Jessica

    November 09, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    these were amazing, even after taking them out of the freezer and warming them up for 20 seconds in the microwave.

    Reply
  4. Chanel

    November 04, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    Do you store them in a container in the fridge or at room temperature?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 06, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Once cooked, in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. They freeze beautifully too! To freeze, I place them in a freezer-safe bag up to 30 days.

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth

    November 01, 2016 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    My mom let me make these this weekend for my brothers and sister. they were easy and fun and the blueberries were yummy.

    Reply
  6. Shonda

    November 01, 2016 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    These.were.awesome

    Reply
  7. Troy

    November 01, 2016 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    As a single dad of 2 boys, I appreciate your simple recipes Laura! My boys loved these. Thank you

    Reply
  8. Sylvia

    November 01, 2016 at 10:23 am

    5 stars
    I made these over the weekend. THEY WERE GREAT!

    Reply
  9. Michelle

    October 31, 2016 at 11:03 am

    3 stars
    Loving your mission and how you make cooking so much easier for mommies. I’d love to see recipes with whole grains versus the refined white flours. I think we all would love to give our children tasty options but on the sideline making them healthier and with less sugar. I am a health coach that works with busy moms and love referring them to sites that offer healthy but fun meals and snacks. I’d love to refer them to your site as well as the few others I use often. Thanks for sharing your amazing recipes! Looking forward to more.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 01, 2016 at 10:27 am

      I made these with white whole wheat or soft white wheat. However, whenever I list that in the ingredients I receive a dozen emails asking about what is the difference between flours etc. These work great with regular whole wheat flour as well. Thank you for reading my blog and browsing through my recipes Michelle! 🙂

      Reply
      • Christina

        November 04, 2016 at 1:02 pm

        5 stars
        Super! This is what I wanted to know. I plan to try it with half whole wheat and half unbleached white flour. If I used all whole wheat, would I need more milk??

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          November 06, 2016 at 8:47 pm

          If you used all whole wheat you don’t need more milk, just know that the texture will be a denser pancake bite. Enjoy!

          Reply
  10. Michele

    October 31, 2016 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    How well would these work if they were made ahead, baked & then frozen???

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 01, 2016 at 10:27 am

      to perfection!

      Reply
  11. Tom

    October 31, 2016 at 5:16 am

    5 stars
    Frozen blueberries are so good

    Reply
  12. Gina

    October 31, 2016 at 5:15 am

    5 stars
    You always come up with the greatest everyday recipes laura!

    Reply
  13. Sue

    October 31, 2016 at 5:14 am

    5 stars
    I made the batter last night and these are in the oven now! My kids are going to love these!!

    Reply
  14. Patrice

    October 31, 2016 at 5:13 am

    5 stars
    I love frozen blueberries mixed with cottage cheese.

    Reply
  15. Hannah

    October 31, 2016 at 5:13 am

    5 stars
    I use frozen blueberries for so many things!! Fresh are often expensive so I pretty much only eat frozen

    Reply
  16. Tara Walsh

    October 31, 2016 at 5:12 am

    5 stars
    I made these last night for the kids. They LVED them

    Reply
  17. Leanne

    October 30, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    Do these work w GF flour? Does your son still eat GF?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 01, 2016 at 10:28 am

      These work very well with a 1:1 gluten-free flour. We’ve slowly introduced gluten back into his diet but it’s very limited. He mostly still eats gluten-free.

      Reply
  18. Danielle

    October 30, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    How would you change this to be dairy-free? Is that possible?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 01, 2016 at 10:31 am

      Danielle, you can use ghee and a dairy-free milk alternative to replace the butter and milk. Enjoy!

      Reply
  19. Jessica

    October 28, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    Anything bite sized is a winner in my house! Looks like I will be making these this weekend.

    Reply
  20. Loren

    October 28, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    We love blueberry pancakes! Time to make these bitesized ones.

    Reply
  21. Jayden

    October 28, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    I pack them frozen in the lunch box so they are just right at lunch time.

    Reply
  22. Liza

    October 28, 2016 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    Baking with frozen blueberries always makes my treats taste better. I must try these mini pancakes though. Super cute and I am sure my kids will love them.

    Reply
  23. JoAnn

    October 28, 2016 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    I like to use them in salads, right before serving. This way they don’t get mushy and keep the other ingredients cool and fresh.

    Reply
  24. Steffany

    October 28, 2016 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    Only in smoothies. I freeze all my fruit for smoothies 🙂

    Reply
  25. Ana

    October 27, 2016 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    i was going to make muffins this morning and then i opened my inbox when my coffee was brewing. OMG. just made these so good! perfect timing and so delicious!

    Reply
  26. Enrietta

    October 27, 2016 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    these look so yummy! we too keep frozen blueberries in the fridge because they come in so handy.

    Reply

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