Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Start your morning off with a delicious batch of homemade Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch. This light and fluffy blueberry pancake recipe is perfect for blueberry season or all year round.
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Pancakes are a huge hit in my house. While my kids like them plain, hubby and I love them with some added healthy ingredients…. especially blueberries! Since blueberries are in season now here in New Jersey, I whipped a quick batch of blueberry buttermilk pancakes for breakfast yesterday.
The season will soon be over but blueberries are great to freeze, so you really can enjoy them year-round. Be sure to hit up your local farmers’ market this week for fresh blueberries.
If you pick your own blueberries or are able to purchase some fresh-picked pints at your local grocery store or farmers’ market, buy extra and freeze some for the winter months! Because they are at the peak of their season.
It’s a great time to stock up. To freeze, I simply lay them flat on a baking sheet and flash freeze them until frozen. I then transfer them to a freezer bag. With a nice supply in my freezer, I can pull them out for baking, smoothies and pancakes.
I adapted my favorite pancake recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks, Welcome to Junior’s! Remembering Brooklyn With Recipes and Memories from Its Favorite Restaurant
What Ingredients Do I Need To Make Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes?
This pancake recipe is the bomb. I substituted buttermilk for the milk because I LOVE buttermilk pancakes. I also increased the vanilla to one tablespoon. I usually end up doubling this recipe as well, especially when I am feeding a crowd. Not a fan of blueberries, try adding apples, bananas or peaches. Or, you can make Gabby and AJ’s favorite, chocolate chip. This recipe is so easy and versatile!
- Fresh Blueberries: You can also substitute frozen blueberries but I think fresh is best!
- Flour
- Sugar
- Pure Maple Syrup: Not a fan of maple syrup, try adding some fresh blueberry sauce to the top instead. It’s like blueberry overload but so delicious!
- Eggs
How do you make blueberry pancakes from scratch?
Start by mixing all the dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk. Then mix in the melted butter and vanilla. Once this is well incorporated, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently fold in. Add the blueberries and continue to fold in but do not over mix! Your batter will be tough and chewy!
On a heated griddle, ladle 1/3 cup of batter (or more if you want them bigger).
Flip when the edges around each pancake begin to dry out and bubbles form on the top. I have two words to say. Yummy and delicious!
What can I put on top of pancakes besides syrup?
I like to top this easy pancake recipe with homemade blueberry sauce. You can find the recipe for how to make blueberry sauce from scratch here.
These pancakes are the perfect answer for a quick breakfast, brunch or dinner. What is your favorite type of pancake to make or eat? I would love to hear from you.
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Best Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pint Jersey Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat griddle on medium. Season with oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt then set aside. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk until light yellow on high with a handheld mixer. Then beat in butter, 1 tablespoon of oil and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold by hand with spatula to incorporate. Don't over mix or your pancakes will be tough. Stir in blueberries.
- Pour 1/2 cup of batter about one inch apart onto the heated griddle. Let the pancakes cook until the top bubbles and the edges look dry. Flip over and cook the opposite side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with butter and syrup or homemade blueberry sauce.
These look so light and fluffy – can’t wait to try this recipe when my grandsons come next week!!
I found my inspiration for breakfast this weekend. Put blueberries in anything and it photographs so beautifully. Found you on the Learn to Blog share today. Thanks for the recipe!
These look just lovely! So light and fluffy! Carol
I love that these are homemade and not a mix. Your blueberry pancakes look yummy! Theresa @DearCreatives
WOW- I am ready for breakfast, those look perfect!!
Yum!! I love buttermilk pancakes. The blueberries only make it better! Delish. Pinned from the New Pinfest!
It doesn’t get any better than these for breakfast, does it!? A big favorite in our house. Looks so good! Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest board.
Oh My! Blueberry Pancakes… one of my kiddos favorites. Visiting from real the kitchen and beyond. Pinning!
Yum! My husband just made blueberry pancakes this morning! We’ll have to try it with buttermilk!
This sounds like a good recipe! I haven’t had blueberry pancakes in so long.
Melissa, I love how fluffy these look! Thanks for sharing them and they are pinned to the Retro Re-pin Party Board. I’ll see you next Tuesday at 8 p.m.