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Oven-Baked Lemon Blueberry Pancake Bites

Recipe by Ailene

A completely hands-off way to make a classic weekend breakfast. These tender, bright bites bake up flawlessly in a mini muffin tin—no hovering over a hot stove or flipping required—and are finished with a tangy yogurt drizzle.

  • Total Time22 minutes
  • Yield24 bites (serves 6) 1x

Ingredients

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For the Pan

  • Nonstick cooking spray

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) white whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

The Berries

  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries

Yogurt Lemon Glaze

  • ¼ cup (60g) plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup (40g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
  3. Combine wet and dry: In a large bowl, whisk the white whole wheat flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula just until no streaks of dry flour remain. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are perfectly fine and keep the pancake texture tender.
  4. Fill the tin: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full (roughly 1 heaping tablespoon per cup). Press 2 to 3 fresh blueberries gently into the top of each cup.
  5. Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bites are puffed, set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the tin for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  6. Make the glaze: While the pancake bites cool, whisk the Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a small bowl until completely smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the warm or room-temperature bites before serving.

Notes

  • Why it works: Pressing the blueberries directly into the tops of the batter rather than folding them into the bowl prevents the fruit from sinking to the bottom, keeps the batter from turning blue, and guarantees every single bite gets an even distribution of berries.
  • Make-ahead and storage: These are highly portable and freeze beautifully for easy weekday breakfasts. Freeze unglazed bites in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds before glazing or serving plain.

Calories: 255 | Total Carbs: 40g (Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 16g) | Fat: 7g (Saturated: 3g) | Protein: 8g

Nutritional values are approximate, based on standard reference data (USDA FoodData Central). Actual values vary by brand and exact measurements. For precision, use a tracker like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 bites
  • Calories: 255
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g

Find it online: https://foodtrackergirl.com/2026/07/27/oven-baked-lemon-blueberry-pancake-bites/