One of our favorite add-ins for pancakes is blueberries, and today we are sharing our go-to Blueberry Pancakes recipe that dad has been making since we were little girls.
We’ve made a few adjustments to the recipe since then, but this recipe is now not only no-fail and delicious, but whipped up fairly quickly.
Since we have breakfast for dinner at least once a week, you better believe these blueberry pancakes make an appearance often. The kids especially love them served with bacon, whipped cream and syrup.
If you love these fruit-filled Blueberry Pancakes, try our Strawberry Pancakes, Apple Pancakes, and our White Chocolate Berry Pancakes.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Packed with berries! If you love blueberries you will love this blueberry pancake recipe. They are filled with pops of sweet fruit.
- Easy breakfast. We love easy, and these pancakes are a cinch. Just mix and flip!
- Save for later. As with all pancakes, these are perfect for freezing and pulling out for a quick breakfast!
Blueberry Pancake Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (1¼ cup) – provides the structure needed for soft but sturdy pancakes.
- Salt (½ teaspoon) – balances the sweetness and enhances overall flavor.
- Baking powder (1 tablespoon) – helps the pancakes rise and become fluffy.
- Sugar (1¼ teaspoons) – lightly sweetens the batter without overpowering the blueberries.
- Egg (1) – room temperature, binds the ingredients together and adds richness.
- Milk (1 cup) – creates a smooth batter and keeps the pancakes tender. We like 2% or whole milk, but lower-fat milk can also be used.
- Butter (½ tablespoon, melted) – adds flavor and helps prevent dryness.
- Fresh blueberries (½ cup, quartered) – add juicy bursts of sweetness throughout the pancakes. Use fresh blueberries for the best results, but if frozen is all you have on hand, pour the batter onto the griddle and then drop the blueberries into the batter as the pancake cooks.
- Serve with – Maple Syrup, Buttermilk Syrup, powdered sugar, or Whipped Cream & more fresh blueberries.
How to Make Blueberry Pancakes
BATTER. Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat egg and milk.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix in melted butter and fold in quartered blueberries.
COOK. Pour batter, ¼ cup at a time, onto a hot griddle (about 350°F), greased with cooking spray. Always make 1-2 test pancakes and adjust the temperature if needed. Drop additional blueberries (if desired) on top of the batter.
Flip the pancake when little bubbles appear evenly over the top of the pancake batter and the edges turn golden.
Heat on both sides until golden brown. Adjust the temperature as needed. Serve hot with whipped cream and syrup.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Quartering the blueberries helps prevent them from sinking in the batter and bleeding too much.
- Do not over-mix the batter, a few small lumps are perfect.
- Add extra blueberries on top of the batter for extra fruity flavor, and a pretty presentation.
- We love to freeze pancakes and reheat them for quick breakfasts during the week.
Blueberry Pancakes Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1¼ teaspoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- ½ tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ cup fresh blueberries, quartered
Instructions
- Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg and milk.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix in melted butter and fold in quartered blueberries.
- Pour batter, ¼ cup at a time, onto a hot griddle (about 350°F), greased with cooking spray. Always make 1-2 test pancakes and adjust the temperature if needed. Drop additional blueberries (if desired) to the top of the batter.
Notes
- Quartering the blueberries helps prevent them from sinking in the batter and bleeding too much.
- I always cook one or two test pancakes to adjust the griddle temperature.
- Do not overmix the batter, a few small lumps are perfect.
- Add extra blueberries on top of the batter for extra fruity flavor, and a pretty presentation.
- We love to freeze pancakes and reheat them for quick breakfasts during the week.
- If making pancakes for a crowd, keep them warm in an oven set to 200°F or less. Place a baking sheet or two in the oven. As the pancakes finish cooking, place them in a single layer on the pans. They can stay warm in the oven for about 30 minutes before drying out.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months. See How to Freeze Pancakes for tips.
Heat 1-2 pancakes in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time or toast them in the toaster. For large amounts of leftovers, heat them in the oven at 350°F for 5-8 minutes or until warm.
If making pancakes for a crowd, keep them warm in an oven set to 200°F or less. Place a baking sheet or two in the oven. As the pancakes finish cooking, place them in a single layer on the pans. They can stay warm in the oven for about 30 minutes before drying out.
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This recipe was originally published April 2018.
Dry. Not sweet enough, especially for those who don’t want to use syrup. There are better recipes out there.
Even if it wasn’t a favorite, I’m glad you took the time to try it.
I loved this recipe because it didn’t call for a ton of sugar and butter like most others i have tried Or looked at…we try to cut out unnecessary evils where possible lol! They turned out great..this one’s a keeper for us..thank you!
Glad it’s a keeper 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know!
My husband loVes blueberries! When we want to add fruit these are the pancakes we make. A great breakfast and dinner.
Bring me ALLL the pancake recipes! I love trying new ones all the time!
I’m with ya!! Thanks so much!
Oh my fav pancakes!!! Blueberry. Deli
I love everything about these – your blueberry pancakes will be perfect for christmas morning!!
Oh yes, I love blueberries pretty much anytime. These looks simply delicious, especially with the fresh berries on top!
These pancakes are to die for delicious and so easy!
These make the perfect breakfast treat! What a hit!
I don’t know what else to say except for YUM!!! We have “breakfast” for dinner a couple times a month. My kids gobbled these right up!
These pancakes were so light & fluffy & my family loved the blueberries in it! It gives it a nice flavor!
We love breakfast! Pancakes Are One of our favorites- thanks for this yummy recipe!